Portrait Drawing Facial Features: 6-Week Online Course
€150.00
6-Week ONLINE COURSE
8 November – 13 December 2023
Time: Wednesdays, 7 – 9 pm (UTC+1)
Medium: Pencil
Level: All Levels
All classes are recorded, so you can replay and watch at any time from one week to the next!*
My live streaming classes guide you step-by-step in real time through the portrait drawing process, explaining the method, techniques and materials that I use, and allowing you to draw along in tandem with me and ask questions on the go.
In this course, you will begin to gain competency in portrait drawing and consider more nuanced aspects of portraiture. You will be shown how to draw the key features of the face and head in greater detail. Topics include:
- Facial Features: Detailed drawings of the facial features, hair characteristics, and small forms like wrinkles and minor variations between ethnicities.
- Structure & Anatomy: A deeper investigation of the skull, facial muscles and fatty tissue which all determine the surface form of the portrait.
- Drawing Media: Use of different types and tones of paper and drawing media (graphite, carbon, charcoal and chalk)
- Style & Expression: Capturing the expressive qualities of our human subject including character, mood and atmosphere.
All stages and aspects of the portrait drawing will be demonstrated in real-time in class each week. The course includes many exercises that will benefit not just your portrait drawing but indeed any subject that you draw. You can submit your work throughout the week for ongoing critique and feedback.
* Each class recording will be available for 7 days from the date of that class.
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My online portrait drawing course uses Zoom video-conferencing platform for live weekly classes, supplemented with downloadable study notes and image references, and one-to-one student support and feedback from your instructor.
Everything you will learn will be demonstrated in class in real time, guiding you through every aspect of the portrait drawing process. Practical exercises will help you understand and develop drawing methods and techniques. As a group, we will discuss various portrait, artistic and drawing concepts, and on a one-to-one basis you will receive critique and feedback on your work.
The Drawing Process
In this course, we will look at additional drawing surfaces and materials, for example, graphite, carbon and white chalk on toned papers. We will also be striving for greater accuracy and refinement:
- Detailing the facial features and other elements like hair, wrinkles, pigmentation
- Improving measurements and proportions
- Paying closer attention to the dynamics of light and shadow
Anatomy of the Face & Head
In the basic portrait drawing course, you will have learned the simple structures of the face and head. In the advanced course, you will be shown the underlying anatomy, a knowledge of which, added so much more accuracy and realism to your portrait drawing. You will be shown the anatomy and detailed surface forms of the facial features (eyes, nose, lips and ears), hair characteristics, and minute individual differences between people and ethnic variations.
Interaction of Light & Form
How light falls over the forms of the face and head describes what they look like. How we represent this in drawing is referred to as “turning” the forms. You will be shown how to render and create the illusion of three-dimension forms, and also how your treatment of this can impact on the character, mood and atmosphere of the portrait.
Requirements
This course is suitable for beginners as well as more experienced artists who may wish to revise or improve their drawing skills and knowledge. You will need the following materials and resources in order to do this course:
- Art Materials & Equipment … Download Materials List below
- Desktop Computer, Laptop or Tablet
- Internet Connection
- Printer: Access to A4 Black & White Printing
Online Support
My online Zoom courses offer even greater one-to-one support to facilitate distance learning. As well as the weekly 2-hour online class, you will also receive:
- Individual email, phone, and video call correspondence and support
- Comprehensive and detailed notes to download each week via Google Drive
Please note that the duration and purpose of one-to-one video calls is limited. They must be relevant to the course and should focus on issues that cannot be readily discussed, explained, or viewed by email. For these one-to-one calls, you will need to arrange an appointment that is suitable to both student and instructor.
You can submit your completed weekly assignments or progress, and discuss any questions by email.
Important Information
Please note the following important information:
- All class or course times are given as Irish Standard Time (UTC+1)
- Language: English
- Platform: Zoom
Print-outs and study notes will be made available on Google Drive week-by-week, so that you can access them at any time. You will be given a link to the Google cloud, which will only be accessible for the duration of the course. Please make sure to download all of the study notes before the end of the course.
Terms & Conditions
Please read carefully before enrolling and paying for this course. By paying for this course, you are agreeing to our terms and conditions below:
- Fees are non-refundable and non-transferrable.
- You cannot switch between morning, afternoon or evening classes. Once you have selected your preferred class time, you will not be able to change your choice.
- All times are shown in Irish Standard Time (UTC+1). It is important that you know the correct class time as it relates to your location. You will not be refunded for any confusion or mistake about this on your part.
- Adrian Cooke reserves the right to cancel any course at any time should the minimum number of students required not be reached. In such cases, your course fee will be fully refunded.
Reviews
I loved the class. It has given me a new lease of life, and I am seeing everything in a new light.
– Deirdre
I’ve completed two courses this year (drawing and oil painting) and have thoroughly enjoyed them both. No matter whether you’re a beginner or expert, the teachers adjust their style to suit you, in a lovely relaxed environment. I would highly recommend enrolling!
– Alison
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