{"product_id":"grace-in-graphite","title":"Grace in Graphite","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #ACE5EE; padding: 0.75em; margin-bottom: 1em;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #3D2612; margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 1em;\"\u003eFew faces captivate artists and photographers quite like Grace Kelly's. The interplay of elegant structure, luminous skin, expressive eyes and dramatic Hollywood lighting makes her portrait an ideal study for artists ready to refine their drawing skills.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #3D2612; margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 1em;\"\u003eSpend a day discovering how careful observation, patience and subtle pencil work can transform a blank page into a portrait filled with life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #3D2612; margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 1em; font-size: 1.3em;\"\u003eGuided by internationally acclaimed realist painter and educator, Crystal Beshara, you'll develop the techniques that bring greater confidence, accuracy and realism to every portrait you draw.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #3D2612; margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003eMore than learning to draw a portrait, you'll refine your artist's eye by simplifying complexity into shape, light and value, transforming careful observation into expressive realism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eBuilding Realistic Pencil Portraits\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned for artists with a foundational understanding of drawing, this \u003cspan style=\"color: #3D2612; font-weight: 800;\"\u003eimmersive one-day intensive\u003c\/span\u003e will help you develop the observational and technical skills that bring realistic pencil portraits to life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you will learn\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThroughout the day you'll follow the same progression professional artists use when constructing a portrait, strengthening both your technical skills and your understanding of the subject.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin-bottom: 0px;\"\u003eSeeing Structure\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"top: 5px;\"\u003eEvery successful portrait begins with sound construction. Learn to recognise facial proportions, map features accurately and establish a strong underlying structure that captures a convincing likeness from the very beginning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSculpting Form with Light\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover how artists use light and shadow to create the illusion of three-dimensional form. You'll learn to simplify complex values into clear relationships, giving your portrait depth, volume and presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCreating Lifelike Skin\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExplore subtle tonal transitions, blending techniques and carefully placed highlights to create the soft, luminous quality that gives realistic portraiture its elegance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDrawing Hair with Confidence\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRather than drawing individual hairs, you'll learn to see larger shapes, directional flow and value patterns. Crystal will demonstrate how layered graphite and controlled pencil strokes create believable texture, movement and shine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBringing the Portrait to Life\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe final stage is where observation meets craftsmanship. Refine your portrait through thoughtful edge control, careful blending and selective detail, bringing clarity, expression and refinement to the finished drawing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #FDF6E2; padding: 0.75em; margin-bottom: 1em;\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eExperience required\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis workshop is designed for \u003cspan style=\"color: #3D2612; font-weight: 800;\"\u003eartists who already have a basic understanding of drawing and are ready to build on those foundations\u003c\/span\u003e. If you're comfortable with line, simple shading and observational drawing, Crystal will help you develop the skills and confidence needed to create more realistic and expressive portraits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIncluded\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll materials and drawing tools — you are welcome to bring your own if you prefer\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStep-by-step guided demonstrations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePractice sheets for techniques\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReference image\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA great experience in the PMAC Studio\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRefreshment station\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout Crystal Beshara\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrystal is an international award-winning contemporary realist painter and sought-after educator. A self-taught realist, she spent her rural childhood observing and drawing the natural world around her before developing the remarkable technical precision for which her work is now known.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWorking confidently across pencil, watercolour, gouache and oil, Crystal combines meticulous realism with expressive, gestural mark-making. Her \u003cspan style=\"color: #3D2612; font-weight: 800;\"\u003eworkshops are thoughtfully structured, engaging and encouraging\u003c\/span\u003e, giving participants practical skills they can continue building long after the day concludes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBenefit from Crystal's more than 25 years’ teaching experience in this workshop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #f5f4ec; padding: 0.75em; margin-bottom: 1em;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease arrive a little early, settle in and help yourself to some refreshments (on tap all day). Late arrivals disrupt the rest of the class, and it may not be possible for the instructor to help you catch up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLunch\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe'll take a 30-minute lunch break — bring a packed lunch or support a local eatery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKnow your way around\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVisit our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pmac.art\/pages\/faqs\" title=\"PMAC's FAQ Page\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFAQs\u003c\/a\u003e page to learn more about parking, our facilities, local restaurants and accommodations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"color: #fff; background-color: #007883; padding: 0.75em; margin-bottom: 1em;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #fff; margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFacilitating Artist\u003c\/strong\u003e Crystal Beshara\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClass size\u003c\/strong\u003e 12 seats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage \u003c\/strong\u003eEnglish with supplementary explanation in French if required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDate\u003c\/strong\u003e  Thursday, 27 August 2026\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTime\u003c\/strong\u003e 09:30 to 16:00\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExperience needed\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSuitable for artists who already have a basic understanding of drawing and are ready to build on those foundations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003ca href=\"%20https:\/\/pmac.art\/policies\/refund-policy%20Photography%20https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0603\/4486\/0919\/files\/Photography_Policy.pdf?v=1742661820\" title=\"Cancellation \u0026amp; Refund Policy\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCancellation\/Refunds\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0603\/4486\/0919\/files\/Photography_Policy.pdf?v=1742661820\" title=\"Photography policy\"\u003ePhotography\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e","brand":"Crystal Beshara","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50934920708343,"sku":null,"price":155.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0603\/4486\/0919\/files\/J6915-PMAC-Drawing-Grave-in-Graphite-FB-1080x1080.jpg?v=1783970146","url":"https:\/\/pmac.art\/products\/grace-in-graphite","provider":"PMAC — Priest's Mill Arts Centre","version":"1.0","type":"link"}