Portraiture in Color

Course Description

This preliminary course focuses on the fundamental study of portraiture and its proportions in color. It is designed to help you build confidence and develop the skills needed to render facial features realistically using structured approaches and tools. The use of forgiving medium of color tonal pastel pencil will make the transition to painting enjoyable and accessible. You will be able to accomplish a more realistic rendering and capture of light now using pastel pencils. This class is ideal for anyone looking to begin a lifelong passion for drawing or painting the human face. You will learn the importance of understanding the basic proportions and placement of facial features by studying the underlying structure of the skull. This knowledge is fundamental to the creation of a portrait that appears three-dimensional on a two-dimensional surface. Each step-by-step lesson builds upon the previous one, providing excellent references on the subject. Over time, you will gain confidence in studying diverse faces while working at your own pace and in the medium of your choice. This course is non-refundable, but each session will be recorded, and you’ll receive a downloadable copy within 24 hours. All reference materials for class will be emailed to you weekly. Materials list: -Misulove color charcoal pencil drawing set in skin tone pencils (Amazon Special) - Kneaded Eraser - Mono Zero eraser by TomBow - Gum Eraser - Strathmore Tan Toned 9x12 sketchpad - Small 12" plastic T-Square - Artist tape white 1/4 inch - Scissors - 2 small new nylon brushes for blending