Portrait Drawing 2: Rendering in Graphite

This engaging 5-week series marks the second half of the portrait classes. Get ready to create refined and polished images, honing the skills needed to finish drawings- not just start them. Part 2 in March will expand upon these skills in a focused Rendering Class, where we’ll transition from theory to refined technique. Working from plaster casts, Bargue plates, and live models, students will learn to render with patience and precision—building the discipline and methodical approach necessary to complete sophisticated, long-form drawings. Together, these two parts create a comprehensive journey into the art and craft of portraiture, guiding artists from confident sketches to fully realized, expressive portraits. The classes started in January with Part 1: Foundations of Portrait Drawing. In this first installment, we’ll dive deep into the essential building blocks of portraiture—focusing on structure, proportion, and the underlying schematics that bring a face to life on paper. Students will strengthen their cor…