Create expressive self-portrait and portrait drawings by observing yourself and photographs. Explore pencil, charcoal and ink techniques, and study the structure and proportions of the head and facial features in order to create a convincing likeness.
Course Outline
• Learn how to measure general proportions and block in the structure of the head using construction lines.
• Complete a portrait of the head using graphite pencil to create line and tone.
• Block in the structure of the head using line on a grey toned ground
• Develop a self-portrait, using erasers to establish highlights and light tones and develop shadows in compressed charcoal
At the completion of this course you will have produced both portraits and a self-portrait by creating a series of drawings that explore how to measure proportion and block-in basic shapes using line. You will have learnt how to draw form using descriptive line, how to analyse lighting on the face and how to create facial structure with tone.
About Artist Carolyn Large
Carolyn Large is a practising artist located in the beautiful Macedon Ranges. As a member of the Sunbury Art Society, Macedon Ranges Art Trail and the Woodend Art Group she has participated in a number of exhibitions including Trentham, Woodend, Sunbury and the Melbourne City Council. Carolyn specialises in pet portrait commission work, portraits and landscapes, working primarily in pastel, charcoal and acrylic paint mediums.
Carolyn also works as a textile artist, specialising in needle felting. She has achieved commercial success in both 3-D and 2-D felting and continues to expand her skills in “painting” with wool to produce works of beauty that reflect the natural environment.
Please bring the following items to class:
Graphite pencils: HB, 2B, 4B
Small notebook and pen
Willow charcoal – thin and width of index finger
4 sheets cartridge paper
A3 visual diary or sketch pad: 110gsm – 210gsm
Kneadable eraser, white plastic eraser
Rectangular mirror with stand
Notification of a class cancellation will be advised 48 hours prior to the course commencement date. We advise to purchase your materials once you have received email confirmation that your class is proceeding as scheduled. All efforts are made to ensure that our classes proceed to avoid disappointment.