Holiday Portrait Drawing: Drawing Santa (Realistic)
In this Christmas themed self-paced class, learn the basics of drawing the face while creating a realistic drawing of Santa.
Ann Fedak, MS Reading Ed., BFA Studio Art, K-12
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4.9
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What's included
2 pre-recorded lessons
2 weeks
of teacher support1 year access
to the contentProjects
1 hour per week. Learners are encouraged to submit drawings while working if they have questions or need help. It is also encourage for learners to submit finished drawings for feedback and critique. Submitting artwork is optional.Class Experience
Beginner Level
Use one of the world's most famous faces to build your drawing skills. Learn the basics of portrait drawings and complete a layout sketch of the guidelines for an average adult human head. Use those guidelines to create a portrait drawing of the holiday favorite, Santa. Lesson 1: In this first lesson, we will review some basics skills needed for realistic portrait drawing. We will draw a guideline base and a generalized "any-person" face. The teacher will explain the basic layout and guideline for drawing the average human head. We will create a sketch of those guidelines together. Teacher will demonstrate on camera while learners draw along. Lesson 2: In this lesson, we will work together to draw a realistic looking Santa. The teacher will draw on camera, step-by-step, discussing along the way helpful techniques. The teacher will layout and draw a sketch of Santa's face on camera. Learner's will draw along with the teacher. After class: Learners are encouraged to share their drawings for help and feedback.
Learning Goals
Students will improve their understanding of portrait drawing.
Syllabus
2 Lessons
over 2 WeeksLesson 1:
Getting Started: How to draw any face
In this first lesson, we will review some basics skills needed for realistic portrait drawing. We will draw a guideline base and a generalized any person face. We will also draw a male face from a photo for practice. (2 videos) 1 assignment
22 mins of video lessons
Lesson 2:
The Main Face: Santa
In this lesson, we will work together to draw a realistic looking Santa. I will draw on camera step-by-step discussing along the way helpful techniques. (1 video in two parts -watching the videos and drawing along are the two assignments, 1 pdf reference photo) 2 assignments
Other Details
Supply List
paper, 2 pieces minimum (recommend drawing paper with no lines) pencil (recommend drawing pencils- 2B, 4B, 8B; can be completed with any pencil) eraser (recommend white plastic art eraser) Ability to download and print a PDF photo file Contact teacher if you have any questions about supplies
1 file available upon enrollment
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined February, 2019
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Master's Degree from Marywood University
I have a BFA in Fine Arts and have taught High School art and art history for several years. I have also volunteered as an Artist in Residence and as Head of Art Department through two inner city summer camp programs.Reviews
Self-Paced Class
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Ages: 11-17
