Portrait Workshop
Instruction: Ilya Gefter
Mondays 10.00 – 14.00
29.07 – 26.08 // 5 lessons
 
This workshop will teach the most effective methods of portrait drawing and painting. We will study how to attain convincing likeness, three-dimensionality and human expression. You will learn the skills and procedures that will allow you to draw and paint portraits of those close to you. As importantly, the workshop will greatly strengthen drawing abilities applicable to all other genres. 
Prior drawing experience is recommended.
 
Themes to be covered:
Portrait sketching
Scale and composition in portraiture
Drawing process from low to high resolution
Measurements and proportions
Modeling three-dimensionality 
Modeling the portrait with light and dark
Details and likeness
 
Teaching methods:
Lecture
Drawing demonstrations
Guided drawing practice
Individual instruction