Intro to Portraiture, 9 August | Event in New Bedford | AllEvents

Intro to Portraiture

New Bedford Art Museum

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Sat, 09 Aug, 2025 at 02:00 pm

608 Pleasant Street, New Bedford, MA, United States, Massachusetts 02740

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Sat, 09 Aug, 2025 at 02:00 pm (EDT)

608 Pleasant Street, Massachusetts 02740

608 Pleasant St, New Bedford, MA 02740-6204, United States, New Bedford, Massachusetts

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Intro to Portraiture
This four-week class is designed for beginners who want to build a strong foundation in portrait drawing, using the medium of their choice: pencil, charcoal, colored pencil, or even ink.

In Week 1, we’ll cover essential techniques like proportion, placement, and light and shadow, along with simple exercises to help you start seeing the face as form.

Week 2 takes a closer look at facial features. Learn how to break them down, understand their anatomy, and render them with confidence.

In Week 3, we’ll move into value studies and how to plan a portrait using reference images. You’ll begin a guided drawing focused on structure and likeness.

In Week 4, we’ll bring it all together in a full portrait drawing. You’ll apply what you’ve learned to create a finished piece, with guidance on refining features and adding expression and realism.

Whether you're just getting started or want to revisit the fundamentals, this class offers a supportive, step-by-step approach to capturing the human face.


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Intro to Portraiture, 9 August | Event in New Bedford | AllEvents
Intro to Portraiture
Sat, 09 Aug, 2025 at 02:00 pm