Drawing the Portrait - From Sketch to Fine Art
Petersfield Library
Monday 13th, 20th, 27th January, 3rd and 10th February 2025
1.00pm to 3.00pm
To be able to understand and apply the fundamentals of portraiture using both graphite and charcoal whilst improving your wellbeing.
Learning Goals:
- Discuss and define the structure of the human face in order to draw individual features in a realistic manner
- Draw a series of sketches, at least 3, displaying key characteristics
- Identify and sketch a series of facial features using tone to develop realism (graphite and charcoal)
- Demonstrate a fine art portrait drawing whilst developing learned skills of tonal variation
- Describe the impact of using watercolours on your wellbeing
Who is this course for: Anyone wishing to gain an understanding of portraiture, achieving a likeness and gesture/character of a person. Developing line drawings to move the work in to a full tonal drawing and creating fine art drawings.
Previous knowledge or experience: None required
How will I learn: Everyone will learn though demonstration and practical application
How will I be assessed: Regular critique during lessons from a professional artist
What shall I bring: £10 to give to the artist as a contribution towards his materials which include the charcoal used to produce fine art drawings
Next steps: Understanding colour in painting – a course designed to help the painter develop a fuller understanding of colour theory and its application
Painting the portrait in watercolour – a course to further develop your interest in portraiture
Attendance is expected at each session to ensure that you get the most out of your learning experience and to minimise disruption for other learners. Please advise the venue/tutor of any absence you may have.
You will be contacted by a member of the learning in Libraries team prior to the course. We are unable to process your booking without a phone number.
Please note that due to circumstances outside of our control we may need to move this course online. Please give consent to your image appearing on our virtual learning environment Zoom.
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