Let's Face It! Drawing Realistic Facial Features, Hands and Feet (Pencil Sketch)
In this ongoing 7-week art class, students will discover the basic proportions of the face (eyes, nose, mouth and ears), hands, and feet. They will learn to draw these features realistically using pencil shading techniques.
Tim Stephens
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(168)
What's included
1 live meeting
40 mins in-class hours per weekClass Experience
In this course, the students will learn and practice techniques for drawing realistic human facial features, hands and feet. The course instruction will include a 7-week study of the basic proportions of the face as seen from different angles, emphasizing the spatial relationships between the parts. Students will practice rendering (shading) each of these features using different pencils and tools, and drawing hands and feet from different angles. I will use engaging PowerPoint slides and a document camera to demonstrate the drawing techniques, so that the learner can easily observe and follow my instructions. Occasionally, I will provide worksheets with examples and exercises that will be completed in class. I have a very laid back, patient style of teaching, allowing the learner to move at their own pace, yet still encouraging them to do their very best. CLASS TOPIC SCHEDULE FALL/WINTER 2024: Wednesdays, 3pm EST Oct 23: Basic Facial Proportions/Placement Oct 30: Eyes Nov 6: (Eye Review), Nose Nov 13: Mouth Nov 20: Ears BREAK FOR THANKSGIVING Dec 4: Hands Dec 11: Feet WINTER 2024/2025: Tuesdays, 4pm EST Dec 3: Basic Facial Proportions/Placement Dec 10: Eyes Dec 17: (Eye Review), Nose Jan 7: Mouth Jan 14: Ears Jan 21: Hands Jan 28: Feet
Learning Goals
My goal is that students will be able to draw faces, hands and feet realistically from a model or photograph, using the shading and spatial techniques learned; and, even if no model or reference is available, that the student to be able to recall basic proportions so that they can still draw realistic facial features and hands and feet.
Other Details
Supply List
Students will need: Several sheets of drawing paper (a 9 x 12 sketch pad is recommended) Various graphite drawing pencils (HB, 2B, 4B and 6B) A blending stump Eraser Worksheets will be provided as needed for each class.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined December, 2020
5.0
168reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree from Baptist Bible College
I studied Fine Arts, including courses in Art History and Appreciation, at Louisiana State University, and have a certificate from Texas Academy of Art in Houston, TX. I have worked as an art director for a publishing company, and also work as a professional artist, doing portrait art by commission.Reviews
Live Group Class
$15
weekly1x per week
40 min
Completed by 109 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 9-14
2-10 learners per class
