Portraits 2

About this course

Participants work from life models and secondary sources to investigate portrait structure, likeness, proportion, colour, tone, volume and expression. Drawing exercises address mark-making and the anatomy of the human head, while painting work develops colour mixing and the construction of a portrait in layers. Teaching combines talks, demonstrations, practical work, group discussion and individual tutoring. Reference to different artists’ approaches is used to examine how mark-making can create expressive drawings and paintings. Optional homework tasks are available for continued practice between sessions.

What you'll learn

• Apply proportion and anatomical structure when drawing the human head
• Use colour and tone to communicate volume and form
• Develop greater accuracy when drawing and painting portraits
• Employ varied drawing and painting techniques to convey likeness

Is this course right for you?

This course is intended for improvers who have progressed from Portraits 1 or have some previous experience drawing and painting the figure. Participation combines individual practical work with group discussion, demonstrations and tutoring.

• Previous drawing and painting experience is expected
• Optional homework is available for learners who want to continue practising outside class

Before you go

• All drawing and painting materials are provided
• Advice is available for learners considering investing in their own brushes and canvas