Experience the raw power of charcoal in the hands of a master. Join Alex Foltz, 2025 Art Fields Live Portrait Runner-up, for a two-hour exploration of the human face through the lens of high-contrast value and form. Watching Alex work in charcoal is a lesson in both precision and boldness. He will demonstrate how to move from a structural block-in to the delicate rendering of light, explaining how he manages edges and textures to create a portrait that breathes. The Demo (90 mins): Watch Alex navigate the "messy" medium of charcoal with surgical intent, discussing his tools and mark-making philosophy. The Dialogue (30 mins): A dedicated Q&A to discuss everything from paper choice to the "lost and found" edges that make a portrait pop.