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Drawing Foundations Week 8: Colored Pencil Techniques with Jim McGee

  • Workshop SLC 153 2100 South South Salt Lake, UT, 84115 United States (map)

Date: Monday, June 6th, 2022

Times: 10:00 am - 12:30 pm

Cost: $50




Class Description

In this class, students will focus on value, color and texture while learning colored pencil techniques.  Students will create a unique series of drawings by layering up color on toned paper.  Students will be inspired by examples from art history as well as contemporary art.


Supply List

  • Drawing paper (white or toned)

  • Pencil

  • Eraser

  • Prismacolor colored pencil set

  • Reference pic to use for project


The Instructor

Jim McGee was born in Philadelphia where his interest in art started at an early age. He received a BFA in Illustration from the University of the Arts in 2001 before moving to Salt Lake City to pursue an MFA in painting from the University of Utah. Jim has been a professional artist for 20 years, exhibiting his work in galleries and museums, as well as receiving numerous commissions, grants, and awards. 

In addition to making art, McGee has been teaching art for over 15 years. He has taught drawing and painting at the University of Utah as well as visual arts at Juan Diego Catholic High School, where he also served as department chair and Visual Arts Director.

When he’s not creating art, Jim enjoys traveling, cycling, being outdoors, and Italian cooking. He currently lives in Holladay, Utah with his wife Brooke, and son Louie.