Join us for a hands-on workshop, Foundations of Hyperrealism: Mastering Charcoal Techniques, led by artist Mazen Chedid and designed for individuals interested in exploring the art of realism through charcoal drawing.
In this 3-hour session, participants will learn how to render lifelike features—focusing specifically on the lips—using professional charcoal techniques. Through guided instruction, you will explore shading, texture, and form to complete your own realistic drawing to take home.
Mazen is a hyperrealistic charcoal artist based in the UAE whose work explores the human form, facial emotions, light, and texture with surgical precision. Drawn to hyperrealism for its discipline and honesty, he sees it not as a style but as a way of observing and understanding truth in detail. His practice is grounded in patience and technical rigor, using layers of charcoal to build depth and presence in each piece. For Mazen, hyperrealism is more than replication. It’s about slowing down, noticing the hidden emotions in portraits, and bringing a sense of stillness and intensity to the paper. In a contemporary art world where hyperrealism is rare, his mission is to keep the craft alive, respected, and relevant.