Micrography Portraits

Micrography Portraits

Adult Classes | This program has been canceled

585 Park Street Naples, FL 34102 United States
Studio 206
Intermediate/Advanced
1/11/2024-2/1/2024
1:00 PM-4:00 PM on Th
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$200.00
$150.00

Micrography Portraits

Adult Classes | This program has been canceled

Students are introduced to the history of micrography, its uses, and overall aesthetics. Line weight and value are explored to emphasize the importance of highlights and shadows. Students will learn how to increase the scale of a photograph and use the grid method for drawing the picture accurately. After generating a list of words and phrases, students will synthesize them with their gridded portraits to express individuality while exploring typography and style. Through critique processes and games, students evaluate and respond to their own work and that of their peers.

  • Graphite drawing pencils, including H, 2H, 3H, 4H, 5H, 6H, HB, B, 2B, 3B, 4B, 5B, 6B. (best brands include Derwent, Winsor & Newton, Prismacolor, Staedtler, Faber-Castell. Please avoid generic brands, such as Michael’s Artist’s Loft brand)

    Sakura pigma micron pens, set of 8 assorted

    Sharpie permanent black marker variety pack, 6 set

    12” or 18” ruler

    1 kneaded eraser

    1 art gum eraser

    White sulphite drawing paper, 12” x 18”

     

    Any questions? Please contact me directly: art@danipapa.com

Papanikolaou, Dani
Dani Papanikolaou

Dani Papanikolaou (or Papa for short) is a mixed media painter and sketchbook artist that

explores saturation and line in a variety of forms, usually with nude figures as his vehicle for

expression. Papa’s style and aesthetic is inspired by urban tribalism, Neo-Expressionism,

abstraction, action painters, and street art, with an exploration in mark-making and color

dissonance. As a live painting performer, Papa transcends improv to instinct with each canvas

and practice.


Dani Papa was born and raised in Florida and has lived in many parts of the state, though

currently lives and works in Naples, FL. Papa has been an educator, mentor, and community

leader for the past eight years while residing in southwest Florida. His long-term goals reside in

continuing education, essentially branching off into the university realm and philanthropic

efforts once Papa finishes his MFA in Painting online at Savannah College of Art & Design

(SCAD).

 

Papa's love of portraiture and the human form stems from an interest in exploring the human

psyche through abstraction and expression. He employs automatic drawing processes into his

practices as a tool to help release his creative potential. Color is often bold, bright, and totally

outrageous and unapologetic. This utilization of color adds another layer of complexity to his work, sparking emotional responses that are genuine and unfiltered.