Drawing a Head: Expression and Colour

About this course

The course uses drawing the head as a basis for investigating expression and the effects of colour and line. Learners are encouraged to experiment with different drawing media and approaches, considering how marks can describe depth and shade. The course is open to artists, creatives and image-makers at all levels, including beginners.

What you'll learn

• Experiment with a range of drawing media
• Use colour and line to explore depth
• Use drawing marks to investigate shade
• Explore different ways of depicting expression in a head drawing

Is this course right for you?

The course is intended for artists, creatives and image-makers at all levels, including beginners. The all-levels format suggests that learners can approach the subject from their existing stage of experience while experimenting with different drawing methods.

• Open to complete beginners as well as more experienced learners
• Suitable for artists, creatives and image-makers

Before you go

• Easels, drawing boards, charcoal, newsprint and masking tape are provided in the studio.
• Cartridge and watercolour paper are provided in the studio.
• Learners are encouraged to bring additional materials for personal use, such as drawing pencils, Conté crayons, pastels, ink pens, coloured pencils, erasers, a pencil sharpener and a sketchbook.
• A full materials list is provided before the course.