Learning Portraiture through Creating Self-Portraits.
Mondays 12 -1
October 12th, Octobet 19th , October 26th and November 2
**you may prorate missed classes after I have 8 enrolled- Please let me know if you wish to do so.
The cost plan is as follows:
If you would like to take the 4 week class it is a flat cost $60
If you want an email critique plus a one on one zoom 15 minute discussion per week of your work, then it is $100.
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WEEK 1:
I will open with an overview of my approach of drawing and painting the portrait. I will discuss my experience doing self-portraits and why I think self-portraits are important. I will show examples of my self-portrait narratives like "The Burning of Adelaide Labille Guiard's Masterpiece"
I will discuss the importance of simple one sided lighting. I will focus on the nose and do a nose demo for the class.
Homework assignment: Create a self portrait that is lit from the side, no bigger than 3 x 3 inches.
I will show examples of miniature self-portraits.
WEEK 2
If anyone has self-portraits from week one assignment, "3 x 3 self-portrait , lit from the side"- to show we will discuss those.
I will focus on how to place the nose successfully on the face. I will discuss the plane changes around the nose to transition into the cheek. I will use examples of this using master paintings.
IN CLASS EXERCISE:
We will do a 15 minute drawing of your own nose in the mirror.
Then if you choose, I will critique your nose exercise and any self-portraits during the class. Everyone can learn from each other’s work.
WEEK 3:
I will discuss the eye / eye socket and brow relationship this week. I would like to focus on how to create the illusion of a detailed eye.
IN CLASS EXERCISE:
You wil draw one of your eyes, focusung on the understructure for 15 minutes.
Then we discuss the exercise afterwards.
Homework assignment: To create eye drawings from different angles, that are not focused on detail, that clearly show the shape of the eyeball.
WEEK 4:
We will discuss the neck and how to subdue it to the face/portrait. As well as the ear /cheekbone relationship.
I will focus on discussing the technique of Pastel medium this week
IN CLASS DISCUSSION:
We will have a discussion showing the correct approach to drawing painting the neck and the ear/cheekbone relationship, using old master paintings.
I will close with answering questions and critiquing anyone’s self-portrait started at home.