Portrait Drawing Weekend 1: Mixed Media

Service Description

Day 1 The morning session will concentrate on getting used to looking and seeing the model-making quick studies and investigations to better understand the anatomy of facial features and the character of the model and getting used to using materials . In the afternoon, students will make a more ambitious portrait drawing in line and tone using basic drawing materials such as pencil, graphite and charcoal. The class will benefit from drawing from the same model all day on the first day. Day 2 On the second day of the course there will be the option of introducing colour into your work, using materials such as chalk and oil pastels, coloured pens and pencils or watercolour. There will be a long pose in the morning with a different (from previous day) model. In the afternoon, using the materials of your choice and what you have learned so far, students will finish by making a self-portrait. Working directly from the model to create a series of portrait drawings that capture likeness and character, whilst paying attention to facial anatomy and proportion. Students will explore various techniques and develop skills using basic drawing materials before moving on to include tonal range and colour. This 2 day course will culminate in students making a self-portrait drawing on the final afternoon. Materials Drawing paper-white cartridge paper sheets A2 or A3 Pencils-2B, 4B , 6B recommended Charcoal-willow and compressed Charcoal pencil Putty rubber Chalk pastels Inks and watercolour optional All materials provided by the Edinburgh Drawing School.