Portrait Drawing (3 Sessions)

Drawing New York

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Build a strong foundation in portrait drawing by exploring the structure, anatomy, and proportions of the head. Develop skills in shaping likeness, refining forms, and using shading techniques to create depth and expression. Through focused practice and careful observation, artists will gain greater confidence in producing polished, expressive portraits with accuracy and clarity.

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15 Gramercy Park South, New York, NY
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Thu. Nov 5th, 6:30–9:30pm ET

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In this course, students will learn the fundamentals of portrait drawing from the initial block-in stage to creating a final developed image. We will walk through the principles of beginning a portrait, followed by basic form rendering. This course focuses on anatomy, structure, likeness, and precision of materials to create a confident drawing with visual expression.

Week 1: The Structure of the Head
Week 2: Specificity & Massing-In Shapes
Week 3: Rendering & Aesthetic Additions

Materials:

Strathmore 400 series Drawing Paper, smallest 9”x12” or largest 18”x24”
4H, 2H, H, HB pencils (Staedler brand recommended)
Kneaded eraser
Tombow mono zero eraser, round tip (highly recommended)

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No refund unless the school cancels the class.

No refund or credit for missed sessions (No Exceptions).

No credits unless notified 48 hours ahead of the class.

We do honor change-of-date requests for in-person sketch classes with at least 5 business days' notice and for workshops with 8 business days' notice.

In any event where a customer wants to cancel their enrollment and is eligible for a full refund, a 5% processing fee will be deducted from the refund amount.

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