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Pencil Sketching Camp Part 2 - Fundamentals of Portraiture
Class Experience
US Grade 3 - 6
Beginner Level
This is a 3-Day Series. Students will meet 3 times to complete Part 2. Please note: Classes will meet 3 times within the same week for Summer Break. This is a beginners class that focuses on the fundamentals of Portraiture. Students will learn how to sketch human faces from multiple angles. They will learn about core concepts such as lines, proportions, shape, perspective and basic facial anatomy. Each concept will be explained with step-by-step practical exercises and explored through...
3 lessons//1 Week
Week 1Lesson 1PROPORTIONS & LINESStudents will learn the overall shapes used to make up the face along with the rule of proportions needed to map out main features.Lesson 2PERSPECTIVE & SHAPESStudents will be introduced to the “Loomis” method of head construction. Using simple shapes and forms, they will construct the human head from different angles. They will learn the relationship between light source, shadows and highlight and how to apply shading to create 3-D effects to their sketch.Lesson 3FORMS & ANATOMYStudents will learn how to construct facial features. They will learn the anatomy of the eyes, nose and lips and how to use various shading and blending techniques to give depth in rendering illusions of 3-D forms.
- Students will understand the fundamental principles of portraiture. They will gain confidence in creating portraits of unique faces.
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
Certificate of Completion
Frequency: includedDetails: An E-Certificate of Completion with grades will be provided for learners who have completed all sessions and actively participate in class activities, including sharing their work at the end of each meeting. Learners who miss more than 2 meetings or do not participate in showing their work may not be eligible to receive the certificate.
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
Teacher expertise and credentials
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...
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Group Class
$60
for 3 classes3x per week, 1 week
55 min
Completed by 226 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-13
2-8 learners per class