Learn How To Sketch and Draw Expressive Faces

Learn to Sketch Portraits Quickly & Effectively

Ready to capture expressive faces? This class focuses on developing a strong foundation in portrait sketching. Forget the pressure of perfectly rendered portraits – we'll concentrate on quick sketches (5-15 minutes each) to build your skills and cultivate a daily sketching habit.

We'll explore the fundamentals of drawing, incorporating the proven Loomis Method to understand the underlying structure of the face. This is the perfect starting point for anyone wanting to improve their drawing abilities, whether you aspire to create stunning portraits for Instagram or simply enjoy sketching as a hobby.

While future lessons will delve into fully rendering male and female portraits using charcoal, this course prioritizes mastering the initial sketch.

Materials You'll Need:

• Charcoal pencil or lead pencil
• Eraser
• Sharpener
• Sketchbook

Project & Reference Images:

Download the reference images provided in the lectures and follow along with the lessons. Excellent sources for finding reference images include:

• Pinterest
• Pixels
• Pixabay
• Instagram (be mindful of copyright)

I've compiled over 350 reference images on Pinterest to help you get started! Join us and let's have fun developing your portrait sketching skills!