Picture Perfect: Portrait Drawing Intro Camp (Ages 11-13)
In this 8-day camp course, artists will learn all the basics of realistic portrait drawing.
Emily Ingram-Patel (she/her)
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(71)
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What's included
8 live meetings
8 in-class hoursClass Experience
***Use coupon code INGRAW2215 for $15 off this winter camp! Expires January 9, 2023*** Do you love to draw faces, but struggle to capture a likeness of your subjects? Then, look no further than this camp course for the aspiring portrait artist! In this class, we will be taking a deep dive into all the helpful tips, tricks, and need-to-knows for drawing realistic faces. We will learn about the anatomy of the head and face, shading of facial features and hair, manipulating features of angled faces, and we'll practice drawing faces with quick sketches and a two-day final project. The course breaks down in the following schedule: Day 1: Anatomy of the head and face (we'll be using a synthetic human skull for reference) Day 2: Facial features master class Day 3: Drawing hair Day 4: Tricks and tips on drawing realistic, proportionate human portraits + create your own character! Day 5: Drawing faces at different angles & expressions Day 6: Quick portraits from references Day 7: Drawing a face from reference photo using the grid method Day 8: Drawing a face from reference photo continued This is a fairly intensive course, and the whole hour will be filled up. Finishing up incomplete work outside of class time is optional. Questions, discussion, and sharing is always encouraged, but never required. I like to allow some light conversation so long as the lesson stays on track. This class is designed for both beginner and intermediate artists.
Learning Goals
Students will improve their sketching skills, comprehension of cranial anatomy for the sake of drawing a face, ability to shade, and overall skills of creating realistic drawings.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
The skull on day 1 may be unsettling to some artists. Please reach out if your learner thinks that may be the case for them, and we will discuss options.
Supply List
-Pencils (2H, 2B, 4B, 6B, 8B recommended): $6+ -Stumps and/or tortillons: $3 -Eraser -For day 5: At least 5 photos of faces at different angles on which you can draw directly (i.e. magazine photos, printed photos, etc.). If using a tablet, downloaded images are fine. ***OPTIONAL:*** 1 large portrait photo on which you can draw directly (i.e. printed photo, magazine photo, etc.) Tablet, stylus, and drawing program Charcoal (black vine, black and/or white compressed): $4+
Language of Instruction
English
Joined December, 2020
4.9
71reviews
Star Educator
Teacher expertise and credentials
2 Degrees
Bachelor's Degree from California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
Associate's Degree in Music or Theatre or Arts from Cuesta Community College
I received my AA in studio art in 2016, and I have been teaching art since 2020, when I led a paint tutorial for a sixth grade birthday party that was almost cancelled due to the pandemic. I really enjoyed the experience and became excited about the idea of sharing art and creativity with other artists. I love both the science and subjectiveness of art--I think there's a lot we can learn from it, and I can't wait to share it with your learners!Reviews
Live Group Class
$120
for 8 classes4x per week, 2 weeks
60 min
Completed by 2 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 11-13
3-9 learners per class
