Portrait Drawing from Photo Reference

Service Description

This 8-week course is designed to teach students how to create realistic portraits in graphite, using photo references. The is for everyone, from complete beginners and up. Students will focus on developing essential skills in proportion, light and shadow, values, edges, and anatomy. The course will also emphasize the sight-size technique, a method for achieving accurate proportions by comparing the drawing directly to the reference image. The course will cover: Mastering the sight-size technique for accurate facial proportions Identifying and applying light and shadow to create depth and form Developing shading techniques to achieve smooth transitions and realistic values. Understanding facial anatomy to depict features realistically, creating a fully rendered, lifelike portrait from a photo reference. By the end of the course, students will have completed a fully rendered, realistic portrait, demonstrating their mastery of the techniques learned throughout the program. Materials - all provided but please bring your own kneaded / putty eraser. Graphite Pencils (2H, HB, 2B, 6B) Sanding pad Paper (preferably smooth, high-quality drawing paper like Canson, Arches, Strathmore) Photo Reference (high-resolution) provided by EDS. Should you wish to draw from your own photo it - must - be in black and white having been taken with one light source. I.e. not outside with surrounding light but for example by a window or lamp. Please send in your image by e-mail so EDS can assess whether your photo will support you on the course and to be accepted. Blending Stumps or Tortillons (optional) Bio Nancy Paulangelo is a figurative artist dedicated to the classical techniques of painting and drawing, inspired by the legacy of the Old Masters. She has spent years studying and practicing the methods of the Old Masters, honing her skills in classical realism. Her work, which embodies the beauty of traditional art, has been showcased in prestigious public exhibitions, such as the Pastel Society at the Mall Galleries in London. In addition to her artistic practice, Nancy works on commissioned pieces and teaches others the foundational principles of classical art.