In this two-day workshop, professional artist Edson Campos will teach you the importance of well-designed spaces and understanding of the poetic language of drawing. Explore techniques in observation and complex compositions to establish a well-designed drawing, which is an important first step in painting a masterpiece. To register or for more information about this upcoming workshop, visit crealde.org or call 407-671-1886. Born in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Edson has enjoyed sketching and painting since childhood, and he has become a completely self-taught artist. He moved to the United States in 1978 and quickly established himself as an artist of the highest caliber. He has exhibited his lifelike paintings and drawings at major cities throughout the country, winning many awards and much recognition. In February 2020, Edson received the internationally prestigious Gold Medal at the Historic Grand Palais in Paris with his award-winning painting, Fall of a Dream. Edson's artwork has also been published in magazines, and has been commissioned to grace the walls of all 500 rooms in the Queen Mary Hotel in Long Beach, California. Edson has participated in the acclaimed Art Expo New York, where his work was highly praised. Recently, Walt Disney Fine Art Program has granted permission to Edson to create art based on Disney Princesses. The artwork has been approved to be prints and originals and prints are collected worldwide. Watch this recent interview by a gallery in St. Augustine, where he sells his work, to learn more about the accomplished artist. https://www.facebook.com/Phillipanthonysignaturegallery/videos/844751066051308 Or, visit his official website https://www.edsoncampos.com/