How to Draw Portraits with Confidence
Learn portrait drawing! This quick 36-minute class by visual artist Erica Whiting makes portrait art accessible. Perfect for beginners!
Course Content
How to Draw Portraits with Confidence is a beginner-level Skillshare course taught by Erica Whiting. It runs 35m, is taught in English, and includes a certificate of completion. Learners rate it 4.3 out of 5 from 3 reviews, with 355 students enrolled. It is a paid course, first published February 2022.
Unlock Your Portrait Drawing Potential: A Beginner-Friendly Guide
Have you always admired portraits but felt intimidated by the challenge? This 36-minute portrait drawing class with visual artist Erica Whiting will demystify the process, guiding you from initial concept to finished artwork.
Learn the essential steps to create accurate and compelling portrait drawings, regardless of your skill level. We'll cover everything you need to know to build confidence and adapt your skills to various mediums.
In this class, you will discover:
- Choosing the Right Reference Photo: Understand how to select a photo that sets you up for success in your portrait art.
- Mastering Facial Proportions: Learn the fundamentals of accurate facial proportions – a key to realistic portraiture.
- Sketching the Head Structure: Break down the head into simple shapes for a solid foundation.
- Drawing Features in Proportion: Develop the ability to accurately render eyes, nose, mouth, and other facial features.
- Sketching Realistic Hair: Add volume and detail to your portraits with effective hair sketching techniques.
- Checking and Refining Your Work: Utilize simple comparative measuring techniques to ensure accuracy.
- Hatching for Shading & Highlights: Discover the power of hatching to create depth and dimension through highlights and shadows.
Erica Whiting, a seasoned instructor with years of experience teaching portrait drawing to students of all levels, will share her proven methods. Erica's passion for human anatomy and portraiture shines through in this accessible class.
Materials You'll Need:
- A reference photo
- A sketchbook or loose paper
- A pencil
- An eraser
Ready to start your portrait drawing journey?
Say hello and explore Erica's artwork: www.ericawhiting.com
Follow Erica on social media: @ericawhitingartist @ericawhitingphoto
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