Using toned paper has many advantages. When drawing on a toned surface (grey paper) acts as an intermediate value, simplifying and often speeding the process. Drawing papers are available in mid grey value (tone) allowing the artist to focus on highlights and shadows. Many different media including, white or black charcoal and graphite can provide contrasts and the intermediate values provided by the paper’s colour assist to unify and link the composition beautifully. Furthermore, beginning on a grey surface is less daunting than the usual white of paper.
Areas can be left unfinished and open to provide a unique and mysterious quality to the artwork.

Please note, this workshop will be held upstairs in our studio gallery space which can only be accessed via a flight of stairs.

About Annette Raff:

I have been teaching workshops in painting and drawing for the past 18 years and conducted regular watercolour painting classes here on the Gold Coast.

Along with my love of teaching art, I enjoy developing my own art practice and exploring new ways of using watercolour mediums and mixed media.

I hold a Bachelor Degree in Fine Art and an Advanced Certificate in Art and Design and I am passionate about helping others to discover the joys of creating art.

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