Week 2: Portrait Drawing I – Initial Block-in of Shadows and Lights

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Instructor: Amy Florence
Subjects: Drawing
Topics: Drawing Exercises, Head & Portrait, Sketching
Mediums: Charcoal, Paper
Duration: 1h 14m 14s

In week two, instructor Amy Florence will demonstrate the first session of a sight-size portrait drawing. You will learn how to take your time to make accurate measurements. Amy will show you how to use Nitram charcoal to block in the external contours and establish the shadow and light shapes.

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

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