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ASSIGNMENTS

Assignment 1: PRE-INSTRUCTION DRAWING (see attached file)

Assignment 2: TRADITIONAL PORTRAIT

(See attached .pdf resource description with photo reference)

A high profile client has hired YOU to draw their portrait. This is

your time to shine and do the best portrait you have ever done!

Due: by the end of the course.

Here are your instructions:

A. From the list below choose the kind of portrait you want to do from 5 different

options.

B. Find a model and choose the pose, lighting, and clothing. You are free to

take a photo of the model or work form life.

C. If you can't find a model you can find a reference photo online that inspires

you and work from that.

D. To be done on 18” x 24” white or toned charcoal paper using charcoal or

pencil. Half body from the waist up and close ups are permitted. No full

body compositions.

PORTRAIT STYLES TO CHOOSE FROM

1. TRADITIONAL PORTRAIT

Traditional or Classical portraiture would refer

to an image where face is the predominant

element like this portrait I drew of my friends

daughter. As the art director I set up the pose

and controlled the lighting to get the look I

wanted. The purpose of the photograph is to

depict visual representation of that person.

Subject can be looking directly at the camera

or have a 3/4 view. With what is described as a

head-shot, two thirds framing can be used.

2. ENVIRONMENTAL PORTRAIT

The term Environmental Portrait refers

to an image where the subject is

photographed in person’s natural

environment like this farmer by

photographer Jonathan Bielaski.

Additional examples could be: a worker

photographed at the construction zone,

teacher in the classroom, sculptor in a

sculpture studio and so on. Surroundings are used to compliment the

subject and to emphasize his character.

3. CANDID PORTRAIT

A candid portrait is taken

without a subject expecting

or acknowledging the

photographer like this

waitress in a coffee shop.

This style used in photo

journalism, travel

photography, street

photography and event photography. As opposed to an environmental

portrait this image is captured at the moment rather than set up.

4. GLAMOR PORTRAIT

The term Glamor Portrait refers to portraits where

emphasis is given to highlight the sexy romantic

appeal of the subject. The lighting is usually soft

shadows, with even, bright lighting. Think

Hollywood movies and fashion magazines.

5. LIFESTYLE PORTRAIT

The term Lifestyle Portrait refers to portraits where emphasis is given to

suggest the “style of living” of the individuals depicted like this shot from

Kristina Davini (seen below). Technically it is a

combination of environmental portrait and candid

portrait. More weight is given to communicate the

feeling of life experience of the subject. Usually

found in commercial and fine art photography.

The editorial, fashion, pharmaceutical, and food

industries often use lifestyle images to evoke

emotions in viewers by depiction of desired life

styles. It is common to see this style used in

wedding and family portrait photography as well.

Schedule (be done as you move through the course)

Week 1

Look at the material and think about which kind of portrait you want to

make

Week 2

Decide on which portrait you want to do and commit to it.

Start doing research and get your creative juices flowing.

Week 3:

Gather reference, make notes, and think about a lighting strategy to best

show your portrait. Look at the Photoshop file with lighting strategies to

help you show your model in the best way as well as convey any emotion

that you think might help describe who the person is.

Find the .psd file called “Creative portrait lighting for artists” to find

lighting strategies and their emotional applications for portraiture.

You can watch my video on 7 different creative lighting set ups for artists

here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OSLXJePJd24

Week 4

Do 3-5 thumbnail drawings at the beginning stage to explore how you

want to compose and light the model. Thumbnails are very small drawings

(2 x 3 inches) that show the most essential information about the character.

You can use line or tone for this. Keep it very simple focusing on proportion

and light and dark areas. Don’t use too much detail.

Go here for some helpful hints on the thumbnail process:

https://www.pinterest.com/pin/564638872011970206/

Week 5

Start your final drawing. Be careful to draw lighting and check your

proportions carefully. Make sure your construction is valid.

Week 6, 7

Continue working on your portrait. Put in the values to build the tonal

structure. Make sure your connections and construction are valid.

Week 8

Turn in you final portrait. You did it, congratulations!!

Erin Omara

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