The Portrait in Pastel Pencil

The Portrait in Pastel Pencil

June 25 - August 27
W
9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Online
All Levels

Instruction Medium: Pastel pencil

Learn portrait drawing with pastel pencils. This course will cover the fundamentals of portraiture including anatomy, proportion, light & shadow and perspective. Basic color theory as it applies to the media will be covered. Focus will be primarily on methods and techniques. Includes a thorough overview of materials. Class format involves live drawing demonstration, lecture, and time for feedback on student works. Classes will be recorded for later viewing. 

Required Supplies

  • 18" x 24" pastel paper (toned)
  • Clipboard for 18 x 24 paper
  • 2" binder clips (x2)
  • Pastel pencils: Faber Castell Pitt Pastel #177, #151, #140, #267, #132. Stabilo CarbOthello #655, #105, #100, #681
  • Erasers: Kneaded rubber, white click/stick eraser, Tombow Mono Sand eraser
  • X-acto knife or box cutter
  • Sandpaper lead pointer
Students will need access to a digital camera and a printer

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