Drawing: Introduction to Portraiture

This class teaches the proportions of the face and techniques of how to draw a portrait from observation. Includes an in-depth study of how to draw the eyes, nose, mouth, and ears. Through presentations, demonstrations and practice students will learn how to draw a portrait of a live model.

Tuesdays, January 10 – February 14
6 – 9 pm

Instructor: Weston Lee
Ages: Adult (15+) | All Levels

Supply list: Show email confirmation at Nevada Fine Arts for a 10% discount. 

• 18 x 24” pad of newsprint (drawing paper)
• 1 sheet of Canson pastel paper – medium gray
• Vine charcoal (sometimes called willow charcoal)
• Regular pencil
• 2B, 4B, and 6B graphite pencils
• 4B charcoal pencil
• White charcoal pencil (suggest “Generals” brand)
• Kneaded eraser (any size)
• Pink pearl eraser or “Magic Rub” eraser
• Optional: pencil sharpener