Drawing Workshop: Sketching the Museum Collection

Moh’d Bilbeisi, architect, illustrator, and watercolorist, will lead a drawing workshop inspired by the Museum’s new exhibition, Visible Vault: Open Collections Storage. Participants will sketch an artifact from the collection, focusing on its textures, shapes, and details. The workshop will begin with an introduction to the artifact’s history and significance in Visible Vault. Then Bilbeisi will guide the group through foundational sketching techniques to capture the essence of the object, drawing from his unique style that blends precision with abstract expressionism. Whether a beginner or an experienced artist, this workshop offers an opportunity to refine drawing skills and deepen a connection with the art.

All materials – paper, pencils, and erasers – will be provided, although participants are welcome to bring their own tools if preferred. No prior experience is necessary. This workshop is open to all skill levels. Recommended for ages 12+ (minors must be accompanied by an adult)

Materials To Be Used:

• 5 x 8 Moleskin portrait journal with gridded paper.
• 2B/4B Staedtler Mars Lumograph wood pencils
• Pilot Precise V5/V7 rollerball pens
• Quality eraser, sharpener, etc.
• 20 sheets of 8 1/2″ x 11″ white paper

Program Schedule

Meet in front of Visible Vault at 10 am
Artifact Talk in Visible Vault from 10 to 10:15 am
Sketching Workshop from 10:15 to noon

About Moh’d Bilbeisi

Moh’d Bilbeisi is an imaginative professor, architect, book author, illustrator, and watercolorist who is driven by a passion for self-expression through art and illustration. He offers journaling, painting and sketching workshops nationally and internationally, emphasizing the importance of graphic literacy and communication. Bilbeisi is the recipient of many national and international awards in drawing and illustration, including the Ken Roberts Architectural Delineation Competition, the American Society of Architectural Illustrators’ International Competition, and the Design Communication Association William Kirby Lockard Achievement Award. Moh’d is an avid traveler and his passion for travel and cultural multiplicity had taken him to places, near and far. He is often carrying his graphic journal documenting his experiences. He offers journaling, painting and sketching workshops nationally and internationally emphasizing the importance of graphic literacy and communication.

Moh’d is also a noted author of several books such as Graphic Journaling and co-author of Words and Colors, Creative Journeys, among others. His illustrations have appeared in numerous publications, books, and journal ads. A selected collection of his work may be viewed at mohdbilbeisiart.com and has a cyber-presence on the social media networks.