This session at Forming Art Studios aims to introduce adult beginners to the captivating world of portrait drawing. Led by artist Ashley Laren, students will go through a comprehensive 4-week course learning the essential techniques and skills of drawing lifelike portraits. Participants will use all of the knowledge they have gained to create a final self-portrait project at the end of the four weeks.
𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐨 𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐝 𝐛𝐲 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐞 𝟏𝟏𝐭𝐡 𝐚𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐝𝐠𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐫𝐲.𝐜𝐨𝐦/𝐜𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬!
𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤 𝟏: 𝐅𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬
-Draw an initial self-portrait to serve as a method to track each student's progress from week one to week four.
-Get acquainted with essential drawing materials, including pencils of different grades, smudge sticks, and kneaded erasers.
-Learn the basics of shading 3-D objects.
-Start understanding facial proportions and how to draw the human head.
𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤 𝟐: 𝐄𝐧𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐎𝐛𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐢𝐪𝐮𝐞
-Continue building on your understanding of facial proportions and developing value through shading.
-Develop accuracy in drawing facial features through mirroring exercises.
-Learn to draw from sight instead of memory.
𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤 𝟑: 𝐅𝐨𝐜𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐃𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐬
-Dive deeper into drawing specific facial features and specific techniques, tips, and tricks.
-Practice techniques for drawing hair and different textures.
-Engage in exercises that break down each area of the face for improved detail and accuracy.
𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤 𝟒: 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐑𝐞𝐟𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧
-Apply all the techniques learned over the four weeks to create a final self-portrait.
-Receive individualized guidance and feedback from the instructor.
-Compare your final self-portrait with the initial drawing from week one to observe your progress.
Join us and transform your approach to drawing portraits with hands-on practice, expert guidance, and a supportive learning environment. By the end of this course, you'll have not only a beautiful self-portrait but also a solid foundation in portrait drawing techniques.
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