Portrait Drawing Class for Beginners

Unlock the magic of portrait drawing to express emotions and narrate compelling stories through art in Brisbane!This comprehensive two hour workshop is designed to teach essential techniques that will elevate your portrait skills. Whether you're a beginner or looking to refine your craft, this workshop offers valuable insights and hands-on practise. Learn directly from Sorour Fattahi, one of the 2024 Brisbane Portrait Prize finalists, and gain the skills needed to create expressive and captivating portraits.What you'll learn:

• Learn the foundational structure of the human face and how to maintain accurate proportions that serve as the base for any portrait.
• Break down the complexities of drawing eyes, nose, mouth, and other facial features to bring out emotions and expressions effectively.
• Dive into the works of renowned portrait artists to analyse techniques and styles. Gain inspiration and apply these insights to your own work.

Workshop structure:1. Introduction and Warm-Up (15 minutes):

• Brief overview of the course objectives.
• Quick warm-up sketching exercise focusing on basic face proportions.

2. Section 1: Mastering Facial Proportions (25 minutes):

• Detailed walkthrough of facial proportions: dividing the face into key sections.
• Demonstration of common mistakes and how to avoid them.
• Hands-on practise session with live feedback.

3. Section 2: Breaking Down Facial Features (30 minutes):

• Focused study on each facial feature (eyes, nose, mouth, etc.).
• Tips on how to add character and emotion through subtle details.
• Guided exercises to practise drawing expressive eyes, dynamic mouths, and realistic noses.

4. Section 3: Learn from the Masters (20 minutes):

• Overview of master portrait artists and their techniques.
• Group analysis of a few selected works to understand how they convey emotion and narrative.
• Hands-on application: Sketching a portrait inspired by the discussed artists.

5. Final Activity: Creating an Expressive Portrait (20 minutes):

• Guided drawing session to create a portrait that captures an emotion or tells a story.
• Participants will choose a reference or use their imagination to create an expressive portrait.

6. Wrap-Up and Feedback (10 minutes):

• Participants share their work (optional).
• Personalised feedback and tips for improvement.
• Final Q&A and advice for continuing practise.

Who should attend:

• Beginners interested in learning the basics of portrait drawing.
• Intermediate artists looking to improve their ability to capture emotion and expression.
• Anyone passionate about drawing and storytelling through art.

Beginners / intermediates. This workshop offers a blend of instruction, hands-on practice and inspiration, making it suitable for artists at different stages in their journey.
 

• All materials (pen, pencil, marker, and paper) are provided.
• You’ll get to take home the portrait you create during the class.

Enthusiasm and willingness to explore.
 

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