January 20th - 22nd

Maui, Hawaii

Portraits (Rougher Skin Textures)

We had a great time!

Photos of the class coming soon.

This is a great opportunity to combine a great vacation with a chance to learn my drawing techniques. The class will be held at the beautiful Hui Visual Arts Center in Maui! Here is a link to see this fantastic facility in arguably one of the most beautiful spots on earth!

The focus of this class will be portraits of subjects with rougher skin. I use entirely different techniques to produce realistic looking rough textured skin. This is great for character studies, older men, or any subject that you would want to accentuate texture. A reference photo and the basic outline of the final project will be supplied so students can concentrate on the "fun" part of the drawing process with the emphasis on shading,  texturing, and making the portrait come to life.

February 3rd - 5th

Westminster, Colorado

Trompe l'Oeil Still Life
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April 27th - 29th 

Fort Worth, Texas

Still Life

I've had so many students come from Texas over the years and many have pleaded with me to conduct a class there. Well, finally, I'll be bringing my classes to Fort Worth, Texas.

Students will learn the basic texture and shading techniques necessary to realistically render a variety of contrasting textures, such as  reflective metal, rusted metal, paper, wood, glass and liquid. Lighting situations for still life art will be discussed and demonstrated, as well as how light can affect the appearance of these varied textures. Compositional techniques will be covered so the students will understand how the achieve maximum impact and realism. Reference photos and drawing from life will be discussed in depth, and students will learn how to identify and solve potential problems when working with both.

June 8th - 10th

Louisville, Colorado

Portraits (Smoother Skin Textures)

* Registration Opening Soon *

This class will focus the techniques necessary to create realistic looking smooth skin texture on females and babies. Students will learn the techniques necessary to render the textures of smooth skin, eyes, lips, and hair, with graphite, carbon, charcoal, and various blending techniques. Reference photos will be discussed in depth, and students will learn how to identify and solve potential problems. The class will culminate with everyone (including me) working on the same portrait. 

July 20 - 22

Louisville, Colorado

New Topic

or

Bring Your Own Project Workshop

* Registration Opening Soon *

I haven't decided yet on the topic for this class. I've had requests to offer a class specifically for previous students. It would skip over many of the basics I cover on the first day in other classes and give those of you that already know that to spend more time with me helping you on your own subjects.  

If you have taken a class before from me and are interested in taking a Bring Your Own Project Workshop, this class please email me at:

questions@jdhillberry.com

This is the only class I offer in which students can bring in their own drawings to work on. All my other classes are more structured and you work the subjects I give you. This is an excellent chance for you to pick my brain for 3 whole days to get the help you need to finish that drawing that you are stuck on, or start a new drawing. The subject matter can be anything you wish. This class will also include personal emails from me to discuss the drawing(s) you would like to work on in class. 

October 26 - 28

Louisville, Colorado

Portrait (Rough Skin Textures)

* Registration Opening Soon *

The focus of this class will be portraits of subjects with rougher skin. I use entirely different techniques to produce realistic looking rough textured skin. This is great for character studies, older men, or any subject that you would want to accentuate texture. A reference photo and the basic outline of the final project will be supplied so students can concentrate on the "fun" part of the drawing process with the emphasis on shading,  texturing, and making the portrait come to life.