Charcoal Portraits for the Self-Taught Artist

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Charcoal Portraits for the Self-Taught Artist

Course
23 Lessons

Charcoal Portraits for the Self-Taught Artist is a beginner-to-intermediate friendly course for students looking to create luminous portraits in charcoal. Learn to master charcoal portraits using my two-tone charcoal technique in this easy to follow, step-by-step course.

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Your Path to Success

Here is what you will get from this course

What's Included

5 Weeks (8+ hours) of Video Lessons available to watch immediately at your convenience
Bonus Lectures on Anatomy, Planes and Portrait tips
Handouts and Downloads
Access to our community

and Photo References to work from!

What You'll Learn

How to draw a portrait from start to finish using a simplified 3 step process
Master your shapes, values and edges
Proportion & Anatomy of the head and facial features
How to draw realistic form using shading materials and techniques

Flexibility, Community & Support

Study from home at a time that works for you!

Flexible enrollment options - pay monthly or all at once
Stream Video Lessons, Demonstrations and Course Downloads
Ask QUESTIONS and get ANSWERS and Feedback through our community
Book an a-la-carte private mentorship session for help with your homework

All content is pre-recorded and accessible at your convenience!

Course Outline

Here is what each week looks like:

Welcome!

Here you will find a welcome message and more info on the course supplies and syllabus.

Welcome to the class!

Supply List Charcoal Portraits.pdf

Week 1 : Shape and Proportion

This weeks lesson is on Shapes and Proportions. There is a Main Demonstration as well as 2 Lectures. Remember to look in the Downloads section get your handouts!

Lesson 1: Proportions

Lesson 2: Shape

Lesson 3: Portrait Demonstration Part 1

Week 1 Handouts

Downloads and Handouts for Week 1

Portrait Photo References

Week 1 Handouts

Week 2: Drawing the Features

This week we are diving into drawing the features - eyes, lips, nose and ears. We discuss planes and important shapes.

Lesson 4: Eyes

Lesson 5: Lips

Lesson 6: Nose and Ears

Lesson 7: Portrait Demonstration Part 2

Week 2 Handouts

EYES.pdf

LIPS.pdf

NOSE & EARS.pdf

Week 3: Values and Planes

This week we discuss the larger planes of the head and its influence on value structure. We begin by blocking in our shadow shapes and establishing a value structure.

Lesson 8: Planes of the Head

Lesson 9: Value Study

Lesson 10: Portrait Demonstration Part 3

Week 3 Handouts

Week 3 Handouts.pdf

Week 4: Drawing Hair and Shadow Forms

This week we introduce form to our shadows and begin to add detail to the hair.

Lesson 11: Portrait Demonstration Part 4

Lesson 12: Portrait Demonstration Part 5

Week 4 Handouts

Shadows Demo.jpg

Week 5: Lights and Detailing

This week we bring our main drawing to a finish by rendering forms in white charcoal and adding final details to make our drawings pop!

Lesson 13: Portrait Demonstration Part 5

Week 5 Handouts

Thank you for joining the class, remember to share your work in the community forum! I would love to see what you've created!

Finished Portrait.jpg

Student Experience

Messages we've received from students of this course

"Charcoal portraits for the untrained artist was full of important information and tips you would normally get if you take classes at an atelier, the key to how valuable this class is, is the ability to review the lessons over again. With so much information and tips you need to understand and internalize reviewing each lesson more than once is a plus!"

"Brianna is a very dedicated educator! I have really enjoyed the learning process and also she communicates with students frequently if we ever had any questions. Even though it's an online course, the classroom really fostered a great sense of community and I also enjoy sharing my work with other students. I've been able to draw portrait much better in a medium I have never worked with before, thanks to Brianna. Highly recommend!"

"Brianna is a fantastic artist and teacher. She is very patient and thoughtful in her lessons and the feedback I got for each assignmnet was very helpful. My skill in portrait have gone way beyond where I was before. Thanks Brianna!"

FAQ

You’ve got questions. We’ve got answers.

How long can I watch my course?

All courses give you lifetime access to stream through your student portal on this website. Lifetime Access is available for as long as you keep your account login!

Are the courses Live or Pre-recorded?

Our full length courses and tutorials are pre-recorded and you can watch them as many times as you like!

I occasionally host live webinars and events, so be sure to join our email list so you don't miss our announcements!

Can I get help and feedback from you?

Yes! There are two options for this. You can book a date for a one-on-one mentorship zoom session together where we can discuss your goals, get feedback on your work and I can demonstrate digitally over your work.

You can also join our community forum and post your general questions about the courses there. Anything more specific, like in-depth direct feedback on your art work, I suggest you book a mentorship meeting! They are offered in 30 minute and 60 minute segments.

I have more questions, how do I reach you?

If you have questions, send me an email and I am happy to assist!

Our email is
contact@leeartstudio.com or click the email symbol at the bottom of this page!

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