Class Overview
Learn how to draw vibrant portraits of people with just a simple graphite pencil, using techniques that have been fine-tuned by the masters.
Discover how to capture the likeness of a person by learning to see like an artist. In this class, we will explore key principles of drawing such as values, positive and negative space, proportions. Learn how to measure the proportions of your subject using only a pencil. Class will include a variety of activities such as demonstrations, quick sketches, and focused studies of facial features.
This class is designed to be fun and rewarding for all levels. Get ready to enjoy learning new things and gaining fresh eyes for seeing the world!
Supplies Needed
Please purchase these materials at a local art supply store or online, and bring them to class:
- Sketch pad - no smaller than 9x12", no larger than 11x15"
- 3 pencils - 2H, HB, 2B
- Kneaded eraser
- Paper stumps
- Small metal pencil sharpener
Class instruction will be modified to individualize instruction so that various level of skills can be addressed. There is a lot of fun, and laughter in the classroom - and students enjoy learning new and exciting things and achieve a fresh eye for seeing the world.
Learning Objectives
- Capture the likeness of a person
- Learn to see like an artist
- Understand how to create a 3D image on a 2D surface
- Learn the proportions of the human head
Who Might Enjoy This Class?
- Anyone who would like to learn to draw portraits
- People who love to draw
- Anyone who enjoys learning new things
- Artists or art students who want to get to the next step in their mastery of portraiture
Class Details
Spring 2025
- When : Thursday, May 01 to Jun 05 ; 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
- Location : SC0BE , SC - BE - Cont Edu - BE1139B , 1701 Broadway Seattle WA 98022
- Fee : $259
