Artistic Portrait Drawing: Capture Authentic Expressions
A course by user5957264 surname5957264 , Portrait Artist
Joined February 2021
Draw striking pencil portraits by learning how to apply shadow mapping techniques to capture realistic facial structures
Draw striking pencil portraits by learning how to apply shadow mapping techniques to capture realistic facial structures
Joined February 2021
The challenges of capturing likeness and interesting facial expressions are what artist Sam Brisley loves most about drawing portraits. The human figure is complex and intricate, which provides an endless source of learning and exploring for those who choose to represent it.
In this course, Sam guides you through his entire process of creating impactful pencil portraits. Learn about the basics of light and shadows, facial structure and proportions, right down to the final details. Are you ready to grab your pencils and start drawing?
What will you learn in this online course?
16 lessons & 17 downloads
- 98% positive reviews (189)
- 4,872 students
- 16 lessons (3h 45m)
- 17 additional resources (3 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: English
- English · Spanish · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
What is this course's project?
Draw a portrait with pencils using a reference photograph.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
This course is for drawing enthusiasts of all levels, as Sam starts with the basics and works up to more advanced techniques.
Requirements and materials
No previous experience is required.
As for materials, you’ll need paper with a grain, pencils in a range of hardness (either graphite, carbon, charcoal, or all three), erasers, blending stumps, and brushes.
Reviews
A course by user5957264 surname5957264
Sam Brisley relates his passion for portraiture and history to his hometown Stratford-upon-Avon, where Shakespeare was born. Incorporating historical elements into his portraits such as costumes and hair styles is his way of bringing his two passions together to create unique works of art. As a structural engineer from nine to five, and a portrait artist in his free time, Sam has been learning about portraiture, figure drawing, anatomy, and gesture drawing from a young age, always finding time to keep developing his abilities.
Sam has taught a number of drawing workshops, ranging from portraiture, figure drawing, and more. He also shares his work in progress drawings with his followers on Instagram to help others improve.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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About Me
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Influences
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U2
Portrait Fundamentals
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Materials
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Behaviour of Light
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Limited Value Drawing 1
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Limited Value Drawing 2
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U3
Drawing Proportions and Structure
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Choosing a Reference Image
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Lay In Proportions and Structure
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Eyes and Nose
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Mouth and Ears
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U4
Rendering Your Drawing
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Shadow Mapping
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Five Value Drawing
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Hair
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Edges
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U5
Taking Your Drawings Further
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Details and Finishing Touches
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Sharing Your Work and Continuing Your Studies
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FP
Final project
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Artistic Portrait Drawing: Capture Authentic Expressions
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Excellent tools and very well explained!
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Really useful course, highly recommended.
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i recommend this very instrucive course.
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A course suitable for beginners in portrait drawing, well explained and easy to understand.
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excellent course
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