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Drawing: Portraiture

A step-by-step guide to making compelling portrait drawings.

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In this course you will explore various drawing techniques and materials to depict human faces and bodies. You will begin by considering the basic anatomy of the face and head before experimenting and learning about contour lines, faceted shapes, shading techniques, and basic colour theory. Subjects will be drawn from photographs and from life. Each project will be contextualized through examples of work by historical and contemporary artists. Materials used will include charcoal, black and white conté, water-soluble graphite, colour pencils, and chalk pastels. Suitable for all levels. WEDNESDAYS, MAY 20 - JUN 24, 6PM - 9PM(PDT) IN-PERSON

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Please contact the school to withdraw from a course or workshop. Refund Policy: To receive a refund for a course, the school must be notified in writing. Amount refunded is dependent on whether request is made before or after commencement of course. An administration fee will be deducted from amount refunded. If the Vancouver Island School of Art cancels a course, a full refund will be issued. For more details on the specifics of the Refund Policy, please refer to website: https://vancouverislandschoolart.com/refund-policy

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  • 302-733 Johnson St, Victoria, BC V8W 3C7, Canada

    (250) 380-3500

    info@vancouverislandschoolart.com

Starts May 20
275 Canadian dollars

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David Kaarsemaker
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