How to Draw a Face! Learn Proportions & Facial Feature Each Week Art Self Paced
In this class students will learn the basics of drawing a face. They will learn proportions and details on how to draw each facial feature in a realistic way. The last week we will put it all together and draw a realistic face!
Kimberly R Moseler
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(696)
What's included
4 pre-recorded lessons
4 weeks
of teacher support1 year access
to the contentClass Experience
US Grade 3 - 6
Beginner Level
In this 4 lesson class we will be exploring the basics drawing a face. Students will create sketches and one drawing project a week. Each lesson we will focus on a facial feature and we will finish the last lesson with a complete face. The class will be fun and will give students skills and confidence to be able to successfully draw a human face. Exercises will be interesting and we will start from the very beginning! The lessons will include, proportions, value and the use of drawing pencils, contour, positive and negative space with exercises to help the student really see what they are drawing. Emphasis will be on observational drawing from photographs and drawing references. Every week a video will be sent with step by step instructions for the exercises and projects for the week. You can share pictures of your work, talk about any struggles we have with the projects. Lesson 1 - Proportions of the face Lesson 2 - Drawing Eyes Lesson 3 - Drawing a Nose and a Mouth Lesson 4 - Drawing an entire Face
Syllabus
4 Lessons
over 4 WeeksLesson 1:
Proportions of the Face
This week, let's master the blueprint of the face! We'll break down facial proportions, ensuring your portraits are realistic and captivating. We'll explore key elements like eye placement, nose size, and the distance between features. Get ready to draw faces with confidence!` Lesson 2:
Drawing Eyes
This week, we'll unlock the secrets of captivating eyes! We'll delve into drawing eyes that sparkle with emotion. From learning basic shapes to capturing light and shadow, you'll gain the skills to bring your portraits to life, one expressive eye at a time. Lesson 3:
Drawing a Nose and a Mouth
This week, let's tackle the features that bring a face to life: noses and mouths! We'll explore different nose shapes and shading techniques to create realistic dimension. We'll also delve into capturing the subtle curves and expressions of the mouth, adding personality to your portraits. Lesson 4:
Drawing an Entire Face
Now that we've mastered the building blocks, it's time to assemble our masterpiece! We'll combine everything we learned about proportions, eyes, nose, and mouth to draw a complete face. This week will be all about bringing your skills together, adding details, and breathing life into your portrait. Get ready to see your artistic journey culminate in a stunning portrait you can be proud of! Other Details
Supply List
Materials needed for this class: Sketchbook (or sketch paper) Pencils (or pencil set is preferred) Eraser Q-tips and tissue for shading value Handouts printed (I will provide these)
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined June, 2020
4.9
696reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Florida Teaching Certificate in Music/Theater/Arts
Bachelor's Degree in Music or Theatre or Arts from University of Central Florida
I am excited to join Outschool as an art teacher! I LOVE art!
I have a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Art from the University of Central Florida with a concentration in painting. I have been teaching private art lessons for 25 years and have been teaching in the classroom for 19 years. I have taught pre school age through High School AP Drawing and AP 2D Design and everything in between.
I have 3 kids (ages 24, 22 and 13) and live in Orlando, Florida where I enjoy photography and streetpainting (chalk art) in my down time. I am a member of the Central Florida Chalk Artists Association and enjoy doing chalk art for events and non-profits. My daughter and I were actually featured on our local TV station back in April which was a lot of fun!
I love teaching students the art skills to be successful! I love to see students who think they can’t draw or paint find success and love what they created and be proud of it!
I like to engage students at their level and help them feel comfortable being creative, have a great time, learn about art even if they don’t realize they are learning along the way. I love to see the AHA moments they have when they create something they thought might be unachievable.
I think that students thrive when they start where they are and have lots of encouragement along the way! I am excited to be able to bring this to students around the country and the world!Reviews
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Ages: 7-12
