Artistic Portrait Drawing: Capture Authentic Expressions

Description

In this course, you will :

• Learn the fundamentals of light and shadow, as well as facial structure and proportions.
• Learn how to use shadow mapping techniques to capture realistic facial structures to create eye-catching pencil portraits.
• Learn about the various types of pencils, erasers, blending tools, and paper, as well as how to create different effects with each tool.
• Discover how light behaves and interacts with objects, and how to reflect it in your drawings.
• Create a drawing of a face with five-value shading to learn how shadow mapping works.
• Learn how to choose a reference image to assist you in creating a great portrait.
• Learn how to take professional photographs of your work.

Syllabus :

1. Portrait Fundamentals

• Materials
• Behaviour of Light
• Limited Value Drawing

 

2. Drawing Proportions and Structure

• Choosing a Reference Image
• Lay In Proportions and Structure
• Eyes and Nose
• Mouth and Ears

 

3. Rendering Your Drawing

• Shadow Mapping
• Five Value Drawing
• Hair
• Edges

 

4. Taking Your Drawings Further

• Details and Finishing Touches
• Sharing Your Work and Continuing Your Studies

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