Grisaille: Studies from Nature

Comprehensive Workshop with Priscilla Humay

January 22 | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

at the St. Augustine Art Association

Discover the beauty of drawing from life in this engaging colored pencil workshop! Students will select natural objects of their choice, arrange a personal still life, and explore the art of seeing through line, form, proportion, value, and texture. Beginning with a preliminary sketch, students will develop a detailed monochromatic drawing using the traditional grisaille method. Grisaille, a French term derived from gris, meaning gray, is a time-honored technique in which an image is first developed entirely in tones of gray before color is introduced. Used by the Renaissance Masters to create depth and dimension, this beautiful process provides a foundation for bringing a drawing to life through color.

Through demonstrations, helpful handouts, and individual guidance, students will learn to build depth, explore color temperature and intensity, and develop their own artistic expression. Whether your style is loose and spontaneous or more traditional and refined, there is room to make the process your own. Questions, conversation, and encouraging critiques are all part of the experience. Come enjoy the pleasure of slowing down, looking closely, and discovering the beauty of the natural world through drawing!

This workshop is best suited for those with intermediate and advanced drawing skills.

About the Instructor

Priscilla Humay was recently awarded her second Artist-in-Residence appointment at Big Cypress National Preserve through the National Park Service.

She exhibits nationally in major juried and invitational exhibitions and has received numerous awards for her work. Her art is represented in private and corporate collections and has been featured in major publications.

Ms. Humay earned her BFA from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago and her MS from the Illinois Institute of Technology. She also pursued postgraduate studies at Charles University in Prague, Czech Republic.

In addition to her artistic career, Priscilla has served as co-director of an art gallery and held positions on national arts boards. She is a Signature Member of the Colored Pencil Society of America, where she also served on the governing board. Most recently, she was elected to serve as a Director on the Board of the FC3 Flagler County Cultural Council.

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Programs & Exhibits of the St. Augustine Art Association are funded in part by grants from the the St. Johns County Tourist Development Council, the St. Johns County Cultural Council, and the Community Foundation of Northeast Florida.