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Portrait Drawing Full Semester Art Series: Mastering Facial Anatomy & Expression
Class experience
US Grade 3 - 6
Beginner Level
This is a 15-Week Semester Series. Classes will meet ONCE every week through the course of the curriculum. In this comprehensive portrait sketching course, students embark on an artistic journey that dives deep into the world of portraiture. Students will be provided with a solid foundation by exploring various sketching materials and techniques, from traditional pencils to colored pencils to hone their drawing skills, with a focus on line work, shading, and blending. Students will then...
15 lessons//15 Weeks
Week 1Lesson 1Introduction to Portrait Sketching• Discussion of the importance of portraiture in art history. • Introduction to sketching materials (pencils, colored pencils, charcoal, canvas, etc.). • Refresher on drawing skills, including line work, shading, and blending.Week 2Lesson 2Facial Anatomy and Proportions• Study of the human face's anatomical structure. • Proportions of the face, including the placement of features. • Exercises in drawing individual facial features in front view for eyes, nose, mouth, and side view for ear.Week 3Lesson 3Facial Anatomy and Proportions• Study of the human face's anatomical structure. • Proportions of the face, including the placement of features. • Exercises in drawing individual facial features in front view for eyes, nose, mouth, and side view for ear.Week 4Lesson 4Value and Lighting in 3D Rendering• Understanding light and shadow in relation to shading and rendering. • Techniques for rendering three-dimensional form through shading. • Exercises in drawing individual facial features in various angles.Week 5Lesson 5Value and Lighting in 3D Rendering• Understanding light and shadow in relation to shading and rendering. • Techniques for rendering three-dimensional form through shading. • Exercises in drawing individual facial features in various angles.Week 6Lesson 6Color Sketching in Portraits• Refresher on colored pencil techniques. • Techniques for achieving realistic skin tones and textures, eye and hair colors, etc. • Putting together a full face.Week 7Lesson 7Color Sketching in Portraits• Refresher on colored pencil techniques. • Techniques for achieving realistic skin tones and textures, eye and hair colors, etc. • Putting together a full face.Week 8Lesson 8Portrait Drawing with Expressions• Techniques for creating expressive and dynamic portraits. • Putting emotions into individual features. • Synchronizing all features to elaborate expression and storytelling through faces.Week 9Lesson 9Portrait Drawing with Expressions• Techniques for creating expressive and dynamic portraits. • Putting emotions into individual features. • Synchronizing all features to elaborate expression and storytelling through faces.Week 10Lesson 10Art History and Portrait Masters and Still Life in Art• Analysis of different styles and historical context and appreciation of the various mediums in portraiture. • Exploration of expressive and traditional approaches to portraiture. • Reproducing in own style with colored pencils.Week 11Lesson 11Art History and Portrait Masters and Still Life in Art• Analysis of different styles and historical context and appreciation of the various mediums in portraiture. • Exploration of expressive and traditional approaches to portraiture. • Reproducing in own style with colored pencils.Week 12Lesson 12Contemporary Trends in Portraiture• Exploration of contemporary portrait artists and their work, discussing current trends and diverse approaches in portraiture. • Incorporating discussions on cultural influences and contemporary interpretations of portraiture. • Reproducing in own style with colored pencils.Week 13Lesson 13Contemporary Trends in Portraiture• Exploration of contemporary portrait artists and their work, discussing current trends and diverse approaches in portraiture. • Incorporating discussions on cultural influences and contemporary interpretations of portraiture. • Reproducing in own style with colored pencils.Week 14Lesson 14Portrait from Photo Reference• Students work on individual projects with a photo reference. • Encouraging students to explore diverse portrait styles, from realism to abstraction. • Sharing with peers and receiving teacher feedback.Week 15Lesson 15Portrait from Photo Reference• Students work on individual projects with a photo reference. • Encouraging students to explore diverse portrait styles, from realism to abstraction. • Sharing with peers and receiving teacher feedback.
This class aims to empower students with the skills to create expressive and realistic portraits while understanding the historical and contemporary significance of portraiture in art. By mastering techniques in sketching, shading, and color rendering, students will develop the ability to bring the human face to life on paper and explore their unique style in the realm of portrait art.
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
Homework Offered
Assessments Offered
Grades Offered
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 3 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) Colored pencils White color pencils Eraser (kneaded/ gum eraser recommended) Ruler Blending tools: Toilet paper, tissue, Q-Tips, or blending art tools like paper stumps
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...
Group Class
$270
for 15 classes1x per week, 15 weeks
55 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-13
2-8 learners per class