Presidential Portraits: Drawing the Faces of US Presidents

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Presidential Portraits: Drawing the Faces of US Presidents

Tim Stephens

Average rating:5.0Number of reviews:(146)

Ongoing class that combines history and art. Students learn a few interesting facts about the lives and service of some of the most well-known US presidents and follow step-by-step instructions to create a realistic pencil portrait of each one.

Class Experience

Accurately capturing the likeness of a subject is always satisfying for an artist, especially if it's a famous subject that is easily recognized. In this drawing class, young artists will learn to draw realistic pencil portraits of 12 US presidents. 

Each week, I will provide a printable black and white image of a president. In class, the students learn a simple method for transferring a simple outline of the face on to the drawing surface. This particular method ensures accurate...

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.

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0Students should bring the following recommended supplies to class:
One ebony pencil or any soft-leaded pencil (Prismacolor ebony is a good one)
One ballpoint pen
One #H pencil
One #2 pencil
Blending stump (or Q-Tip)
Eraser
Scotch tape or masking tape (we'll only use a few small pieces)
8 1/2 x 11 cardstock (light to medium weight)
Hand wipes or a damp cloth to clean pencil lead off your fingers

Available times

Pacific

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Meet the teacher

Tim Stephens

Average rating:5.0Number of reviews:(146)

Hello there! I'm Tim and I'm glad you're here! I'm excited about teaching young learners to love the various subjects that have always interested me. 

My classes will focus largely on art, music, and some basic science. Having worked in...