Drawing Portraits : A Beginner's Guide to Grid, Loomis and Freehand Method
Anagha Sivadas, Artist, India
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1.
Welcome to the class!
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Project
1:06
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Materials
1:22
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4.
What is Grid Method
2:13
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How to make Grids
9:20
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Project 1
14:46
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What is Loomis Method
6:37
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Project 2
15:53
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What is Freehand Sketching
3:21
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Project 3
14:35
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11.
Wrap up
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Class Overview:
Welcome to another beginner-friendly portrait class, where we'll explore three of the most popular techniques for portrait sketching. We'll break down facial structure, understand proportions and get to know how study portraits effectively. With these information, you'll build strong foundation to start sketching portraits with confidence.
What You Will Learn:
- How to sketch using the Grid Method, Loomis Method, and Freehand Techniques.
- How to understand facial structure and proportions.
- Tips to improve accuracy, observation, and freehand sketching skills.
Why You Should Take This Class:
Portrait sketching can feel intimidating, but it doesn't have to be. This class is designed in a way it focuses on the basic understanding of these methods, helping you improve faster and find the method that fits your style.
Who This Class Is For:
- Beginners who want to start sketching portraits.
- Artists looking to strengthen their foundational drawing skills.
- Anyone interested in understanding face proportions and structure.
- Sketchers who want a simple, clear way to approach portrait drawing.
Materials:
- Sketchbook or drawing sheets
- Pencil (2H, B)
- Kneadable/normal eraser
- Ruler
Triff deine:n Kursleiter:in
Hello Everyone!
I'm Anagha Sivadas P, a mixed media artist from Coimbatore, India. I began my art journey after graduating from IISER TVM, starting out casually but soon realizing my deep passion for it. What began as a hobby has now transformed into my full-time thing.
I'm a self-taught artist. Back in 2022, I wondered how effortlessly some artists sketched portraits. When I tried, it felt impossible at first--but I took it as a personal challenge to master it within a year. Through consistent practice and determination, I achieved what I once thought was unattainable. Today, I focus more on creating portraits using different mediums like pencil, acrylic, gouache, watercolor, and oil--though gouache and acrylic are my go-to favorites.
I love exploring art beyond ju... Vollständiges Profil ansehen
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Class Project Overview:
In this class, your project is to sketch three portraits, each using a different method: Grid, Loomis, Freehand. These will help you apply what you have learnt, building your skills step by step, and finally creating three beautiful portraits.
Project Steps:
- Watch the lessons and follow along with the demonstration for each method.
- Sketch three portraits as explained under the lessons Project 1, 2 and 3.
- Find the attached link for the project references.
- Don't worry about perfection, focus on practicing the techniques you learn!
- Feel free to use your own references, let your creativity flow!
How to Upload Your Project:
- Click on the "Create Project" button under the Projects & Resources tab.
- Upload clear photos of your three sketches.
- Add a short description. It can be your experience with the class, challenges you faced, or what you enjoyed the most, it helps your project stand out!
- You can also upload work-in-progress images too. It will be truly inspiring to see the learning journey.
Additionally, feel free to engage with other students by liking and commenting on their projects. Don't be shy, the skillshare community is very supportive and loves seeing progress!
Each sketch you create is a story of your growth as an artist, so be proud of your progress, celebrate your growth and don't forget to share your beautiful journey with us. Thank you so much for trusting me to be a part of your creative journey.
Happy sketching!
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