Introduction to Silverpoint

Course Description

Love expressive drawing with an antique feel? Silverpoint is an old technique used by masters such as Leonardo da Vinci, and modern masters today. Using a stylus with a silver tip applied to board or mineral paper, artists create delicate pieces from the interaction of silver particles and the special receptive surface. Especially if you enjoy pencil drawing, try this related art form. The class is geared to all levels, and will include some images for inspiration, basics of technique, and time for exploration to do your own completed work. You can try your hand at traditional subject matter, or go abstract, and source material, as well as all materials to produce your final products, will be supplied.