Jan. 10th – 31st, 10am to 12:30pm

Drawing The Head for Painting

I enjoy the challenge of drawing portraits in preparation for painting the portrait. You need to simplify to everything down the essentials. I will teach you the approaches of creating a simple map of the shadows and general shape so you create a powerful painting. Join now and start your portrait drawing adventure Today.

*This class requires the student to understand the basics of portrait drawing. Students should have taken the Fundamentals of Drawing the Portrait classes. If you have taken my class but have experience with portrait drawing. Contact me for more information info@idahoartclasses.com* 

Emphasis of the Class

The focus of the class is to learn to map features and shadows of the face for painting or sketching. We will use different views as learn we learn record the most basic information. In the Part 1 class we will work in charcoal to map the face and then check our work with an analytical tracing inform our drawing and improve our eye. As we continue with the Part 2 class. Students will have their choice of working in either india ink or oil paint as they loosen up and hone their portrait drawing skills.

Students can continue taking this course in a mentorship or guided studio class working on you own individual portrait related projects. Contact me for more information info@idahoartclasses.com