Designing The Head: Portrait Structure in Graphite

In-Person: Designing The Head: Portrait Structure in Graphite Workshop

Evan Kitson & Sarah Annesley | Summer 2025 | Aug 9 - Aug 10

Enroll $330

Class Description:

Join Evan Kitson and Sarah Annesley for a two-day, in-person intensive workshop focused on graphite portrait drawing.

This workshop offers an in-depth exploration of the structure, staging, and resolution of a portrait- from initial placement to final clarity. Participants will develop foundational strategies in placement and proportion, material functionality and mark-making, portrait anatomy, and design. Through live demonstrations, guided instruction, and focused work sessions, the instructors will help you navigate the evolving challenges of portrait drawing- recalibrating in the middle stages and refining your image without overworking or losing intent. Evan and Sarah will draw alongside participants, sharing their process in real time and bringing in finished examples for discussion. Each day includes drawing from a live model, individualized feedback, and ample time to apply new insights directly. Whether you're looking to strengthen your portrait structure or resolve your drawings with greater clarity and confidence, this weekend workshop is designed to move your practice forward.

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Workshop Dates:

Scheduled occurrences for the next session of this workshop are as follows:

Day	Date	Time
Day 1:	8/09/2025	10 am - 5 pm ET
Day 2:	8/10/2025	10 am - 5 pm ET

Before Class - Welcome & How to Prepare for Class
Day 1 - Lecture/Demo & Guided Work
Day 2 - Lecture/Demo & Guided Work
After Class - Wrap Up

$330.00
In-Person
2 Days
Intermediate to Advanced

Meet Your Instructor

Evan Kitson

Instructor

A draftsman, painter, instructor, anatomist, curator, collector, and all-around art-obsessed thirty-something, Evan Kitson splits his time between Lancaster, PA where he maintains a lively studio practice working with deceased subjects, and New York, NY where he exhibits and instructs. Kitson earned his BFA in Illustration from the Pennsylvania College of Art & Design, his MFA from the New York Academy of Art, and has held a number of studio assistantships, notably working with Odd Nerdrum. Evan has taught in many institutions, including The Art Student's League of New York, The Pennsylvania College of Art & Design, The New York Academy of Art, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Harrisburg Area Community College, and Studio Incamminati. He has given talks at Millersville University, Booth Gallery, Grand Central Atelier, and Parsons School of Design. Alongside his active studio practice and impressive course load, Evan is currently an Artist in Residence at the North Museum in Lancaster, PA.