On this two-day comprehensive course, immerse yourself in the captivating world of pastel portrait drawing. Discover the intimate nuances and intricacies brought forth by both renowned contemporary and historical portrait artists such as Chardin, Chantal Joffe, and Degas. Delve into the reasons why these artists gravitated towards pastel as their medium of choice, driven by health considerations or the unparalleled ease of use. Unleash your creativity as we explore the unique techniques associated with pastel, including the art of blending colors on the surface and the creation of mesmerizing textures. Along the way, uncover invaluable insights and expert advice on drawing portraits in pastel. Join us on this artistic journey that combines tradition and innovation, as we equip you with the knowledge and skills to bring your portraits to life using the versatile and expressive medium of pastel.
About the tutor-artist
Archie Franks holds a post graduate diploma from The Royal Academy Schools, 2012, and a First-Class BA, Honours degree from City & Guilds London Art School, 2009. He is the recipient of various awards and honours including the Jerwood Painting Fellowship, 2016, the Sainsbury Scholarship in Painting, The British School at Rome 2013; Tooth Award 2012; Gordon Luton Award 2012; Richard Ford Award, 2011; and the Philip T Ribbon Award, 2011. He has exhibited in numerous group and solo shows both in the U.K and in Europe, including ‘Bloomberg New Contemporaries’ for promising new graduates in 2013 as well as having contributed articles to publications ‘Garageland’ and ‘Arty’. His work has been positively reviewed in ‘Time Out’, ‘Critic’s choice in the Financial Times’, ‘Art Monthly’ ‘This is Tomorrow’ and ‘Fad magazine’ amongst others. Recent exhibitions include ‘The stifled cry’, an online show with Aleph Contemporary 2021 and ‘Creekside open’ at APT gallery in 2019. Recent solo exhibitions have been held at Salon London, 2017 and Welcome Screen, London 2015. Archie Franks holds a post graduate diploma from The Royal Academy Schools, 2012, and a First-Class BA, Honours degree from City & Guilds London Art School, 2009.
Archie is the recipient of various awards and honours including the Jerwood Painting Fellowship, 2016, the Sainsbury Scholarship in Painting, The British School at Rome 2013; Tooth Award 2012; Gordon Luton Award 2012; Richard Ford Award, 2011; and the Philip T Ribbon Award, 2011. He has exhibited in numerous group and solo shows both in the U.K and in Europe, including ‘Bloomberg New Contemporaries’ for promising new graduates in 2013 as well as having contributed articles to publications ‘Garageland’ and ‘Arty’. His work has been positively reviewed in ‘Time Out’, ‘Critic’s choice in the Financial Times’, ‘Art Monthly’ ‘This is Tomorrow’ and ‘Fad magazine’ amongst others.
