Introduction to Portrait Drawing
A course by user4584360 surname4584360 , Illustrator and Graphic Designer
Joined November 2020
Learn the basic principles of portraiture and draw every detail of a face from a photograph
Learn the basic principles of portraiture and draw every detail of a face from a photograph
Joined November 2020
Every face is unique: some show tenderness, others show strength, vitality, or an air of spontaneity. Illustrator and graphic designer Alonso Palomino is an expert at capturing all of these emotions in stunning portraits. In this course, he teaches you the basic principles of this art form.
Learn how to draw unique portraits using a photograph as a reference and discover how to capture detailed facial features and convey personality by working with light and shadows. Grab your pencil and immortalize a moment in time with portrait art.
What will you learn in this online course?
20 lessons & 11 downloads
- 96% positive reviews (113)
- 3,215 students
- 20 lessons (2h 30m)
- 11 additional resources (3 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: Spanish
- Spanish · English · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
What is this course's project?
Draw a portrait from a photograph using a variety of techniques to give it a realistic look.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
Anyone interested in drawing who wants to learn how to create portraits.
Requirements and materials
No previous knowledge is needed to take this course, just the inspiration to learn or perfect your drawing technique.
The materials include pencils, charcoal, ink, an eraser, a fixative, and paper or cardstock of varying weight.
Reviews
A course by user4584360 surname4584360
Alonso Palomino is a graphic designer by trade, but an artist at heart. His first contact with art was the small woman who watched him from the frame on his great grandfather's bedside table; he felt so entranced by her gaze that the image stuck with him. Years later, he found out that it had been Leonardo da Vinci's Mona Lisa who had been watching him.
Alonso's passion for portraying life through faces is reflected in his art, which focuses on portraits and the human figure. He currently works as an illustrator, designer, and independent artist.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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About Me
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Influences
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What Will We Do in This Course?
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U2
Basic Principles
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Drawing as an Essential Art
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Presentation of Materials
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Thinking in 3D
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Light and Shadow
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U3
Building the Human Head and Face
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Ideal Lighting for Portraiture
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Main Bones and Muscles of the Human Head
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General Proportions of the Human Head
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Splitting Into Blocks
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Building Parts of the Face 1
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Building Parts of the Face 2
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U4
Drawing a Portrait
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Choosing a Photograph
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Sketching and Fitting
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Defining Facial Features
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Highlights, Midtones and Shadows 1
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Highlights, Midtones and Shadows 2
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U5
Exhibition and Conservation of Your Work
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Bonus: Using Ink as a Portrait Technique
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Conservation of Your Portrait
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FP
Final project
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Introduction to Portrait Drawing
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Very good information and desire to draw
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displayname3439099
Well explained and didactic class...
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Quite inspiring! Might be a little challenging for beginners.
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It is a highly recommended course since it clearly provides how to do the work and is an excellent option for those who like to learn more about portrait drawing.
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I have many courses about portrait and this one add more learning to me to explore more methods with simplicity and clearly steps.
I like this course.