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This course is perfect for people who enjoy drawing faces and want to become better at capturing details, proportions and human expressions. This course offers methodical, motivating and practical techniques for portrait sketching, regardless of your level of skill or interest in drawing. Illustrators, hobbyists and seasoned artists can all benefit from this approach as this course is very informative and offers a unique technique that makes their audience engaged. The instructor of this course, Gabriela Niko explains how she generates ideas, creates references and uses basic instruments to give her characters life.
Topics Covered
- Understanding the fundamentals of facial proportions and anatomy.
- Observing the facial features, proportions with personality.
- Exploring different angles and expressions.
- Building a creative habit through sketchbook practice.
- Using mixed media: pencils, markers, pens and colors.
- Techniques for shading, texturing and adding volume.
- Developing a personal style and visual language.
- Photographing your sketches.
- Composing expressive and imaginative portraits.
- Final project: creating a stylized portrait based on real-life inspiration.
Who Will Benefit
- Beginner and intermediate artists seeking to improve their portrait drawing skills.
- Illustrators and designers interested in character development.
- Creative individuals who want to explore expressive art styles.
- Art students and hobbyists looking to build a daily sketching habit.
Why Take This Course
Faces are one of the most expressive and fulfilling subjects in art, so learning to draw them well opens up a huge number of creative possibilities. The course not only gives technical information but also cultivates a deeper awareness of artistic expression and character development. The instructors' engaging teaching style and focus on personal growth will help students learn new ways to look at people and reflect their unique perspectives via drawing. This course offers the perfect starting point for creating interesting portraits for your notebook and establishing an effective painting practice.
