This portrait drawing course will teach you how to draw beautiful, realistic portraits that capture the subject's likeness.
What makes this course unique from all the others out there, is how it breaks down the complex topic of portrait drawing into manageable concepts and step-by-step exercises.  
You'll begin by learning simple concepts and practicing basic drawing exercises. As you're hand dexterity and understanding improve, the lessons will gradually increase in difficulty until, by the end of the course, you will have drawn your very own realistic portrait.
Even if you are a beginner with no drawing experience, you'll find the lessons and exercises easy to understand and enjoyable, while still learning critical drawing skills.  
Key things you will learn:
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<li>How to simplify the head into basic shapes so you can draw it more easily</li>
<li>How to draw the head from different angles to create more dynamic portraits</li>
<li>How to draw the planes of the head in order to create a three-dimensional effect</li>
<li>Understanding the rules of lighting in order to make your drawing look realistic </li>
<li>Understanding the basic anatomy of each of the facial features so you can draw them better</li>
<li>A simple step-by-step process for drawing a realistic portrait from start to finish</li>
<li>And a whole lot more!</li>
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At this end of this course, students will have a better understanding of how to draw the head from various angles, how to shade realistic features, and how to draw a complete realistic portrait.
Course Material List
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<li><a href="https://amzn.to/2YdoyYu" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Pencil Set</a></li>
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<a href="https://amzn.to/2Y2raNy" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Staedtler Mars 780 Technical Mechanical Pencil, 2mm</a>
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<a href="https://amzn.to/30SYfZq" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Staedtler Mars Rotary Action Lead Pointer for 2mm Leads</a> (To sharpen the pencil, just insert the pencil tip into the sharpener and turn the pencil clockwise)
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<a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000WKZ8OG/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=secoffigdra-20&amp;linkId=fc02ba7846f50983ec02ed171b8d76d0" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Staedtler Mars Carbon Lead, 2mm, B</a>
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<a href="https://amzn.to/2Y119hF" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Kneaded Eraser</a>
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<li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000FIDPAY/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=secoffigdra-20&amp;linkId=cb7e480dfa72a2547e9ddf5b8c097788" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Regular Printing paper</a> (or whatever scrap paper you have at home)</li>
<li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000EFMD9C/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=secoffigdra-20&amp;linkId=429c41495b8e7a61506d1176e8ae8512" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Large Format Printing Paper</a></li>
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<a href="http://www.dpbolvw.net/click-5255091-13717235?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dickblick.com%2Fitems%2F13307-1007%2F&amp;cjsku=13307-1007" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Strathmore 300 Series Bristol Paper (Vellum)</a>
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<a href="http://www.dpbolvw.net/click-5255091-13717235?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dickblick.com%2Fitems%2F13307-1017%2F&amp;cjsku=13307-1017" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Strathmore 300 Series Bristol Paper (Smooth)</a>
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<a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002ER8M0C/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=secoffigdra-20&amp;linkId=81b4094022b05ad645ffa0ef2fd44bdf" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Tortillions or Blending Stumps</a>
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<li><a href="http://www.jdoqocy.com/click-5255091-13717235?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dickblick.com%2Fitems%2F21702-0000%2F&amp;cjsku=21702-0000" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Workable Spray Fixative</a> (to seal your finished drawing and prevent smudges)</li>
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Special Thanks
Everything I know I’ve learned from someone else. And this course is a combination of my own personal experience, the things I’ve learned from all my teachers, and the many, many hours of research I’ve done in preparation for making it.
I’ve tried to combine all the best elements from many different sources and put my own take on it wherever I can.
So, before we begin, I’d like to give a special "Thank you!" to all the amazing artists whose works and teachings help made this course possible.
The list (in no particular order) includes, but is not limited to:
Andrew Loomis Jeff Watts Stan Prokopenko Lee Hammond John Asaro Mark Crilley And many more…
Also, be sure to check out the my courses so you don't miss out on any important skills:
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<li><a href="https://www.skillshare.com/classes/Drawing-Fundamentals-Pt-1-Basic-Sketching-Skills-Drawing-Accurately/1811678519/1480245415" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Drawing Fundamentals Part 1 - Basics Skills &amp; Drawing Accurately</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.skillshare.com/classes/Drawing-Fundamentals-Pt-2-Perspective-Basics-3D-Sketching/1285944536/projects" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Drawing Fundamentals Part 2 - Perspective Basics &amp; 3D Sketching</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.skillshare.com/classes/Drawing-Fundamentals-Pt-3-Basic-Realistic-Shading-Rendering-Techniques/792673033/projects" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Drawing Fundamentals Part 3 - Realistic Shading Techniques</a></li>
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Class Trailer

The Grid Method

Loomis Method - Front View

Loomis Method - 3/4 View

Loomis Method - Side View

Loomis Method - Front View, Tilted Down

Loomis Method - Front View, Tilted Up

Loomis Method - 3/4 View, Tilted Down

Loomis Method - 3/4 View, Tilted Up 

Proportions of the Head

Head Planes - Front View

Head Planes - 3/4 View

Head Planes - Side View

Head Planes - Front View, Tilted Down

Head Planes - Front View, Tilted Up 

Head Planes - 3/4 View, Tilted Down 

Head Planes - 3/4 View, Tilted Up

5 Elements of Shading

Different Types of Edges

Rules of Realism

Sphere Drawing Exercise

Eye Structure & Form

Eye Drawing Exercise (Part 1)

Eye Drawing Exercise (Part 2)

Nose Structure & Form

Nose Drawing Exercise

Lips Structure & Form

Lips Drawing Exercise

Ear Structure & Form

Ear Drawing Exercise

Hair Form & Texture

Hair Drawing Exercise (Part 1)

Hair Drawing Exercise (Part 2)

Final Portrait Drawing (Lay-In)

Final Portrait Drawing (Rendering)

2 - Baby Reference.jpg

2 - Grid Method.jpg

3 - Loomis Head Front View.jpg

4 - Loomis Head Three Quarter View.jpg

5 - Loomis Head Side View.jpg

6 - Front View Tilted Down.jpg

6 - Loomis Head Front View Tilted Down.jpg

7 - Front View Tilted Up.jpg

7 - Loomis Head Front View Tilted Up.jpg

8 - Loomis Head Three Quarter View Tilted Down.jpg

8 - Three Quarter View Tilted Down.jpg

9 - Loomis Head Three Quarter View Tilted Up.jpg

9 - Three Quarter View Tilted Up.jpg

10 - Proportions Cheat Sheet (Front View).jpg

10 - Proportions Cheat Sheet (Side View).jpg

11 - Head Planes Front View.jpg

12 - Head Planes Three Quarter View.jpg

13 - Head Planes Side View.jpg

14 - Head Planes Front View Tilted Down.jpg

14 - Tracing Front View Tilted Down.jpg

14 - Tracing Front View Tilted Up.jpg

14 - Tracing Three Quarter Tilted Down.jpg

14 - Tracing Three Quarter Tilted Up.jpg

15 - Head Planes Front View Tilted Up.jpg

16 - Head Planes Three Quarter Tilted Down.jpg

17 - Head Planes Side View Tilted Down.jpg

17 - Head Planes Side View Tilted Up.jpg

17 - Head Planes Three Quarter Tilted Up.jpg

18 - Orc Drawing.jpg

21 - Sphere Drawing.jpg

23 - Eye Reference.jpg

23 - Eyebrow & Lashes Practice Sheet.jpg

23 - Finished Eye Drawing.jpg

25 - Nose Anatomy Drawing.jpg

25 - Simplified Nose Drawing.jpg

26 - Finsihed Nose Drawing.jpg

26 - Nose Reference  (Even Lighter).jpg

26 - Nose Reference (Lighter).jpg

26 - Nose Reference (Regular).jpg

28 - Finished  Lips Drawing.jpg

28 - Lips Reference.jpg

30 - Ear Reference.jpg

30 - Finished Ear Drawing.jpg

32 - Finished Hair Drawing.jpg

34 - Male Portrait Finished Drawing.jpg

34 - Male Portrait Reference (High Contrast 1).jpg

34 - Male Portrait Reference (High Contrast 2).jpg

34 - Male Portrait Reference (Regular).jpg

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