Portraits in Pencil (FA-2) | IN-PERSON CLASS

Portraits in Pencil (FA-2) | IN-PERSON CLASS
Instructor - Peter Broz
All Levels
Thursday evenings, 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
April 9 - May 21
7 weeks
$450 public / Pay-What-You-Can
Studio 2
Depicting the human face has been a subject of fascination for centuries. Even with the development of photography, hand-drawn portraiture continues to be a relevant and expressive form of art. This course is meant to encourage your curiosity and help you better understand the underlying anatomy of the face and how to achieve accurate proportions.
The goal of this 7 week course is to make drawing portraiture less daunting by using systematic methods that encourage students to tackle any obstacles they may encounter. Students can expect individualized feedback throughout the course, as it can be very helpful in the learning process. We will be working from live models in both short and long pose formats. By simplifying the face to its most essential components, students will be able to create a solid foundation with proportions in mind. We will be using both graphite pencil and color pencil on white drawing paper as well as toned paper.
By the end of the course students will be able to more confidently render the face with a clear set of strategies and objectives in mind.
This program has limited seating. For Flexible Access courses, ALH requires students to attend 70% of the scheduled classes. Failure to do so will place the student in a 6-month waitlist for future Flexible Access courses. Membership discounts are not applicable to Flexible Access courses. If a payment option isn’t available, contact the ALH School during office hours for assistance. By registering for a class at Art League Houston, you agree to the Art League School policies (please review terms and conditions before registering).