Face to Face: Draw and Paint Portraits

Class format and activities

This is a practical class and you will spend most of your class time drawing and / or painting. You will work on self portraits, and/or transcriptions of portraits by artists selected by your tutor. Your tutor will set you a lesson plan every week with options for self-directed drawing and painting with tutorial support. The class will use group discussions and for short lectures on artists' work.

Learning Outcomes

• 01: How to assess initial proportions, structure, form and features
• 02: Use a range of techniques and media to draw and sketch portraits
• 03: Model a portrait in light and shade
• 04: Reference artists from history to the present day
• 05: Keep a sketchbook journal to harness thoughts and ideas about your portrait projects

Course entry requirements

This is an intermediate / advanced level class and is recommended for those with some drawing and /or painting experience who wish to concentrate on portraiture. Advanced learners will be encouraged to build on and develop their skills and a personal style.

What you need to know before you enrol

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What to bring to class

Please bring a Notebook & Sketchbook along with a pen & some pencils to your first class and your tutor will provide a list of materials as the course progresses

What you can do next

Further courses at Morley include Life Drawing and Painting, Experimental Painting and Drawing & Drawing Into Painting