Graphite on Yupo Paper

Pack up your graphite drawing pencils and all your varied erasers.  Experiment on a different drawing surface. Yupo is a waterproof synthetic watercolor paper. Using powdered graphite, pencils and erasers, we will create unique and dramatic drawings. $10 visitor/materials fee. Contact Bev at bpetrosius@gmail.com or 630-624-9545 for details. About Ellen: she has spent much of her life involved in the visual arts. After receiving undergraduate and graduate degrees in art from Northern Illinois University, she taught art in the public school system.  Since moving to Wheaton, she has had the opportunity to share her knowledge with a wonderful community of artists at the DuPage Art League, teaching classes in fundamental drawing, figure drawing, portrait studies and pastel painting.  In addition, Ellen has provided demos and workshops for various regional art leagues and guilds, and has created portraits of many area families.