JEANNETTE SIROIS
Works On Paper
If you've always wanted to learn to draw portraits with colour this course is for you. We cover all elements of portrait drawing from step-by-step shapes, focus on eyes, nose and mouth, skin tones and the ultimate results of drawing a full portrait. Join us for this exciting online virtual course!
CREATOR STUDIO
THE PORTRAIT DRAWING COURSE WITH
COLOURED PENCILS
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26 Full length videos offering step-by-step clear instructions.
Over 90 pages in written modules to supplement videos
MODULE 1
LESSON 1 INTRODUCTION AND OVERVIEW
Meet the instructor.
Overview and course objectives.
Importance of portrait drawing with coloured pencils.
Video 1
LESSON 2 ESSENTIAL COLOURED PENCIL SUPPLIES
Types of coloured pencils
What you will need for this course
Types of Papers
What you will need for this course
Additional supplies you’ll need
Video 2 - Materials and supplies
LESSON 3 FUNDAMENTAL TECHNIQUES
Basic Layering and Pencils strokes
Blending Techniques
Basic Colour Theory for Portrait Art
Video 3 - Layering and pencil strokes
Video 4 - Blending techniques
Video 5 - Colour theory for portrait drawing
MODULE 2
LESSON 4 FUNDAMENTAL DRAWING SKILLS
Proportions
Measuring devices and techniques
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Video 6 - Learn Proportions
Video 7 - Measuring devices and mistakes to avoid
LESSON 5 OBSERVATIONAL DRAWING SKILLS
Developing Observation Techniques
Understanding Light and Shadow
Follow Along as we Practice our skills
Video 8 - Observational Drawing
Video 9 - Light and Shadows, practice
LESSON 6 DRAWING PORTRAITS IN 3 POSITIONS
Front
Profile
Three-Quarter
Practice Your Skills
Video 10 - front
Video 11 - profile
Video 12 - ¾
MODULE 3
LESSON 7 APPLYING PROPORTIONAL TECHNIQUES
Front
Profile
3/4 View
Video 13 - Apply proportional techniques
LESSON 8 FOCUS ON EYES
Creating Realistic eyes: - shape, structure, and texture.
Demo on the subtleties of shading, and conveying depth
Detail study #1 - Shape 1
Detail study #1 - Shape 2
Detail study #1 - Shape 3
Video 14 - drawing eyes with monotone coloured pencils - grey scale techniques and studies
LESSON 9 FOCUS ON NOSE
Creating Realistic Noses: - shape, structure, and texture.
Demo on the subtleties of nostrils, shading, and conveying depth
Detail study #1 Nose - Shape 1
Detail study #1 Nose- Shape 2
Detail study #1 Nose- Shape 3
Video 15 - drawing the nose with monotone coloured pencils -grey scale techniques and studies
LESSON 10 FOCUS ON MOUTH
Mastering Mouths:Explore the intricacies of drawing realistic mouths and lips.
Demo capturing expressions, detailing teeth, and conveying volume
Detail study #1 Nose - Shape 1
Detail study #1 Nose- Shape 2
Detail study #1 Nose- Shape 3
Video 16 - drawing the mouth with monotone coloured pencils -grey scale techniques and studies
MODULE 4
LESSON 11 COLOUR 6 SKIN TONES
Skin tone studies
Application and practice
Video 17 - skin tones
LESSON 12 EYES WITH COLOURED PENCILS
Light and Shadow, layering, blending
Video 18 - eyes coloured pencils
LESSON 13 NOSE & MOUTH WITH COLOUREd PENCILS
Light and shadows, layering, blending
Video 19 - nose and mouth coloured pencils
LESSON 14 DRAWING A FULL FACE WITH COLOURED PENCILS
Choose to follow along as Jeannette draws one of the portraits.
3 other faces to choose from to study on your own
Video 20 - full face coloured pencils
MODULE 5
LESSON 15 FREE HAND DRAWING PORTRAITS
How to check for accuracy
Self assessment techniques
Identify and correct mistakes
Video 21- free hand drawing demonstration, check for accuracy, mistakes etc
LESSON 16 ACCURACY IN TRACED IMAGES
Importance of using tracing as a tools
Tips for tracing accurately
Tracing as a learning aid, not as the end result
Video 22 - traced images
LESSON 17 HYPERREALISM TECHNIQUES
What is it?
Details, Texture, Precision
Video 23 - hyperrealism
- individual hair strands, pores, and textures.
-impact of these details on the overall realism of the portrait.
LESSON 18 TRACED IMAGE PROJECT
What you’ll need
Use your skills for accuracy
Are you ready for the details?
Video 24 - traced image project
MODULE 6
LESSON 19 IMPORTANCE OF CONTINUED PRACTICE
Life long learning
Sharing with the Creator Studio Community
Virtual gallery showcase, awards and competitions with the Creator Studio Nation
Where to obtain your completion certificate
Video 25 - Final discussion
LESSON 20 FINAL TIPS AND TRICKS
Common Challenges from others in the community
Tips and Tricks for overcoming these challenges
Experiment with different styles
Explore artistic directions and styles
TEMPLATES
ADDITIONAL LESSONS AND RESOURCES
RESOURCES
Video 26 - Conclusion
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