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8-Week Pencil Sketching Series - Beginners Portraiture
Class experience
US Grade 3 - 6
Beginner Level
This is an 8-week series. Class meets once every week. Students will learn to use the principles of anatomy to approach each stage of drawing a portrait, from the initial head structure to the parts of the face and shading of the finished work. This class will start with the Andrew Loomis method of head construction to explore facial proportions. Students will then be introduced to, Head Mapping, Facial Structures, Expressions, and Perspectives, they will understand how these concepts can be...
8 lessons//8 Weeks
Week 1Lesson 1Facial ProportionsStudents will understand the fundamentals of basic head constructions and facial mapping using the Loomis method.Week 2Lesson 2Head AnglesStudents will learn how to envision the human head, to draw its structure accurately from any perspective keeping the volume and shape consistent with the position of the head.Week 3Lesson 3Eye Construction & PerspectivesStudents will use the concept of a sphere to organize and interpret the perspectives of the eye and accurately portray the soft structures around it.Week 4Lesson 4Nose Construction & PerspectivesStudents will start with geometric forms, adding spheres for the nostrils, and then make the form realistic using shading to render tone and form.Week 5Lesson 5Mouth Construction and ExpressionsStudents will start with understanding the basic shapes that make up the lips, how to manipulate them to capture their expressions and they will make them realistic through the use of shading to render tone and form.Week 6Lesson 6Ear & Hair Construction and PerspectivesStudents will return to the form of the head, locating the ears, understanding its forms from different angles. They will explore how hair is added and touch upon the shading needed to render lighting and texture.Week 7Lesson 7Anatomy of ExpressionsStudents will use the Reilly Method to locate the planes of muscle in the face, and then adjust them to properly create a variety of expressions. They will draw a full portrait.Week 8Lesson 8Portrait StudyStudents will encapsulate all of the knowledge learned in the prior weeks to draw a portrait with a realistic expression.
Students will master the principles of portrait anatomy, covering topics such as facial proportions, expressions, and structural details. Through hands-on instruction and practice, they will develop the skills to create lifelike portraits using various shading techniques, culminating in confident rendering of human faces with photorealistic qualities.
Teacher Brittany is a professional artist and illustrator. She holds a BA in Arts with a concentration on Visual Technology. She also gained valuable industry experience as Technology Lead and Animation Instructor at art schools. She has worked as a freelance concept artist and illustrator in game design. She utilizes a background in comics, storyboarding and animation to bring creative concepts to life. With a strong background in traditional and digital painting, Brittany is currently teaching a wide variety of classes in various mediums to merge her love for illustration, painting and game development. Teacher Allie May is a contemporary artist who loves to indulge in all mediums, but focuses most on drawing and painting. She is a graduate student in the BFA program at California State University Long Beach, and aims to pursue a career in teaching art. Her art influence began at a young age, but she considers herself “self-taught.” Allie is passionate about encouraging students to master the fundamental skills and technical aspects of creating, but also develop a style that is unique to each student. Her promise is to encourage a mindset where students are confident in themselves and their ability to create. For more information on Young Art teachers go to: https://outschool.com/teachers/Young-Art-instructors
Homework Offered
Assessments Offered
Grades Offered
An E-Certificate of Completion with grades will be provided for learners who have completed all weeks of the class. For learners who miss more than 3 times during the course, no certificate will be offered.
Paper Pencils (a variety of graphite pencils recommended) Eraser (kneaded/ gum eraser recommended) Ruler Blending tools: Toilet paper, tissue, Q-Tips, or blending art tools like paper stumps
At Young Art we believe in passion, creativity, and the power of education. Our team is committed to inspiring the next generation of young artists, designers, and entrepreneurs to be bold innovators by providing creative and enriching...
Group Class
$160
for 8 classes1x per week, 8 weeks
55 min
Completed by 17 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-13
2-8 learners per class