Drawing the Human Head
Fast foundations for structuring your portraits
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If you have ever wanted to create contemporary and expressive portraits but always end up in a mess, this course is for you!
For me, drawing skills are essential in the creation of any representational artwork. Because my painting relies heavily on foundational drawing ideas, I have developed this course as a prerequisite for my upcoming the "Painting Heads" workshop. Suitable for beginners and advanced students alike we will break down complex forms into easy manageable concepts. You will be shown step by step how to structure your image, develop a likeness and use light and shadow to bring life to your portraits. While I primarily use drawing as a basis for my paintings, you will learn how to complete a finished drawing in charcoal or pencil. You will have the opportunity to complete weekly assignments and receive personalised feedback through a private website. As a special bonus, local students in Northern NSW and Gold Coast will have an opportunity to attend a one day drawing from life workshop where you will be guided to apply the techniques you have learned, working from a live model. This course is a prerequisite for my "Painting the Human Head" course in February 2022. (you have a whole summer to practice!) Online course: Wednesdays 10:00am - 12:00pm AEDT Online sessions will be recorded and available to all participants so if you miss a session you can still participate. Week 1: Proportions (Sept 1) Week 2: Volume and Structure (Sept 8) Week 3: Measuring and Likeness (Sept 15) Week 4: Features and Detail (Sept 22) Bonus in person session with live model for local artists: (limited places) Choose ONE location: Northern NSW/Tweed shire: Saturday 2nd October 10:00am - 3:30pm (AEDT) Gold Coast Location: Saturday 9th October 9:30am - 3:00pm (AEST) The above are active workshop times, please allow 20mins either side to set up and pack up. Cost: Online workshop only: $160AU Extra in person workshop add $120AU |
Materials:
2B pencil
Sticks of Willow charcoal (we will be using this most)
A4 smooth paper (printer paper is perfect!)
Synthetic flat (square) brush (type usually used for acrylic painting)
Malleable (putty) rubber
Tissues
Optional:
Compressed charcoal (for details)
Drawing stump
Painter’s tape (can buy from Bunnings) (will stop your paper tearing)
Drawing board (or just tape your paper to the wall)
2B pencil
Sticks of Willow charcoal (we will be using this most)
A4 smooth paper (printer paper is perfect!)
Synthetic flat (square) brush (type usually used for acrylic painting)
Malleable (putty) rubber
Tissues
Optional:
Compressed charcoal (for details)
Drawing stump
Painter’s tape (can buy from Bunnings) (will stop your paper tearing)
Drawing board (or just tape your paper to the wall)
