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Let's Figure It Out! Facial Proportions

In this edition of the Let's "Figure" It Out series, students will be introduced to basic facial proportions.
Wendy Stanziano
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5.0
Number of reviews:
(128)
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What's included

1 live meeting
55 mins in-class hours

Class Experience

Do you want to draw realistic people? Or maybe cartoons or anime? Wondering what is "missing" from your drawings? This beginners' basic series will introduce young artists to art techniques that will transform the way they approach drawing people. 

This class focuses on using basic fractions (1/2, 1/4) to draw the human face in proportion. We will break down these measurements, step-by-step, to complete a realistic human face. We will discuss these as guidelines that can be adapted for gender, ethnicity, etc.

I believe all people can feel successful with drawing.  It's more confidence than skill! I like to model the techniques and then allow students to find their comfort level. Students are invited to share their drawings for specific feedback, but not required. No prior drawing knowledge needed. Just a desire to try!

This class ties in nicely with other in the "Let's Figure It Out" series which isolates specific figure drawing skills. They can be done in any order.

Learning Goals

Students will be introduced to drawing the human face using simple fractions for proportion.
learning goal

Other Details

Supply List
-white paper or sketch book
-pencil (#2 or drawing pencils are fine)
-eraser
-circular object to trace (about 3.5"-4" diameter)
-circular object to trace (about 2.5"-3" diameter)
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined June, 2020
5.0
128reviews
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Florida Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
I have a BA in Studio Art with a concentration in painting.  In addition to many years in an elementary classroom, I have been teaching visual arts at a K-8 fine arts charter for the last six years.

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$14

per class
Meets once
55 min

Completed by 23 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 12-15
2-10 learners per class

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