In this lesson, instructor Fei Meng will illustrate the principles for drawing an ear with colored pencils. You will learn about the anatomical structure of the ear and how it interacts with light and shadow. Fei will teach you how to block in and establish a color study of the ear. Then, you will follow along as she creates a fully rendered drawing.

This lesson belongs to the course Colored Pencil Portraiture. In this 10-week course, Fei Meng will walk you through the fundamentals needed to make captivating portrait drawings with colored pencils. You will learn how to create color palettes, execute delicate blending techniques, and develop a fully realized portrait from start to finish. Fei will demonstrate how to construct individual features of the face, like the eye, nose, mouth, and ear. After this course, you will have a concrete understanding of how to render with colored pencils to create your very own portrait drawings.

Throughout this course, you’ll have access to the NMA community for feedback and critiques to improve your work as you progress.