
Creating Softness with Contrast
Hands on studio workshop exploring soft light techniques and high-contrast composition for portraits and still life, with live demos, lighting setups, modifiers, and post processing guidance for practical skill building.
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Two-hour life-drawing session of timed short and medium poses, emphasizing gesture, proportion, and observational practice with a live model in Trackside Studios' communal studio space.
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Beginner friendly hands on fabric painting workshop at Trackside Studios, focusing on foundational brushwork and color mixing techniques for decorating textiles and wearable items.
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