Portrait Drawing

Adult Class | This program is completed

All levels welcome.

1/6/2020-3/9/2020

1:00 PM-4:00 PM EDT on Mon

Download iCalendar

$245.00

$220.00

$45.00

$15.00

Gain a sense of confidence when attempting a portrait. In this class, you will learn the fundamentals of developing a strong likeness. Achieving a likeness involves head structure, placement of features and observation of light and shadow. You will learn to see with greater understanding and how to translate what you see into a drawing. Poses will vary from short to long so that you are given maximum opportunity to learn how to get started.

WHAT WILL YOU LEARN IN THIS COURSE
1. The observation and understanding of head structure.
2. Learning to see the direction of light in terms of light and shadow patterns
3. Observing the model’s complexion as a relationship of skin color, hair color and eye color
4. Seeing the three qualities of light: light, transition and shadow

  • This Monday class is eight sessions in order to accommodate the two holidays that occur during the winter term: Martin Luther King Jr. Day, January 20, and Presidents’ Day, February 17. The class will not be held on these days and there are no makeup sessions.
  • • Charcoal and Pencils, 2B, 4B, 8B and HB
  • • Newsprint and Charcoal pads, 16 x 20 inches
  • • White Conte and White Charcoal
  • • Kneaded Eraser