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Portrait Basics


Portraits aren’t as intimidating as you think once you learn some of the basic techniques.


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Explore various approaches to depicting the human face and head using a range of basic drawing materials. We will cover simplified anatomy to establish underlying structures, ways of simplifying the image before building towards details, and various approaches to rendering light and shadows. Suitable for all levels. See supply list. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 10AM - 1PM ONLINE

Starts Nov 8
75 Canadian dollars

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