感情や表情を描こう！自分のペースで学べるアートクラス

How can you make your portrait, character or cartoon drawings look more engaging and impactful? Give them some feeling! Let me help you draw realistic emotions and facial expressions.

What will be taught
In this self-paced class, your learner will learn how to draw the basics of realistic portrait face drawing and how facial features change when experiencing emotions. Subtitles (closed captioning) options included!


What topics will be covered:
Throughout the lessons, we will draw how our eyes, eyebrows, mouth, and nose change when we are experiencing emotions such as happiness, sadness, anger, fear, disgust, and surprise. Additionally, we will draw a few combined emotions - what do we feel when we are both angry and disgusted? Lastly, we will discuss and practice fundamental shading techniques for the face.

How is the class structured, teacher interaction, and how will I teach:
Each lesson will follow a similar routine: the lesson will begin with a 2-5 minute lecture on the topic, the face structure and drawing guidelines will be sketched in, and I will teach a detailed step-by-step drawing for each facial feature. Hair and ears undergo little to no changes during an emotional expression, so they will not be drawn during this course, but learners are more than welcome to add their own additional details on their own. Information and methods in this course are grounded in realism while the demonstration drawing may appear to be more stylized for more effective understanding of the topic.


What is my teaching style:
My teaching style in this class is thoroughly detailed and demonstrative while allowing for space for artists to make their own artistic choices. While they will be taught techniques on drawing accuracy, learners will be encouraged to not dwell on "perfections", but instead use their current skills and drawing styles to create unique drawings. 

Each class instills my key values for art and creativity:

1. Growth in your skill can flourish so much more when you are enjoying the adventure.
I take each of your learners' individual development earnestly. Each interaction I have with your learner will be to guide and empower them to take charge of their own artistic and creative journey with all the tools, techniques, and tricks I can provide. 

2. I believe that knowledge and exploration is a key component to creativity. 
Every day I strive to learn something new and explore my talents every so I can lead your learner by example. The more information we have about the world around us can inspire our minds in endless ways 

3. A creative mind is only as strong as the community they find themselves in.
Every learner is encouraged to support and encourage each other through positive words, sharing their strengths, patience and understanding. Each learner brings with them their own unique experiences and ideas so I try to motivate everyone to collaborate, inspire, and be inspired

Remember: being the best version of you begins with trying your best and I will be overjoyed to help your learner along this journey!