The medium of charcoal allows you to work on a large surface and save time in the process. Charcoal provides rich darks, and can be used in a loose expressive manner or controlled to create more detailed work.
Under the guidance of artist Kimberly Mullarkey, participants will:
- Practice charcoal techniques using value, form, and composition
- Experiment with the versatility of charcoal as a medium
- Complete large charcoal pieces created in class
In this friendly and supportive environment, constructive critiques will help guide and encourage you to enjoy the process of creating r large-scale botanical drawings and refine your charcoal techniques. This program meets in person at the Arboretum.
See What to Know for required materials.
Instructor: Kimberly Mullarkey, artist
Age: 16 and older
Course number: A824
Instructor
Kimberly Mullarkey, artist
Kimberly Mullarkey has a bachelor’s degree in fine art from the University of California, Santa Cruz and a master of fine arts degree from Northern Illinois University. She lived in France for six months, where she studied early Northern Renaissance painting. She teaches botanical art at The Morton Arboretum and the Chicago Botanic Garden. She also teaches drawing and design at the College of DuPage. Her work is included in the Best of Colored Pencil series. She has spoken at many local art leagues about creativity, botanical art, and her own work. To fulfill her wanderlust, she leads trips.
What to Know
This program meets indoors.
This program is intended for students with some foundational drawing skills.
Students must bring required supplies to class.
Program Schedule
This program meets the following four times.
Monday, February 24, 2025, 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Monday, March 3, 2025, 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Monday, March 10, 2025, 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Monday, March 17, 2025, 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Thornhill Education Center (Parking Lot 21), West Side
