Portrait – Art Prof https://artprof.org Create & Critique Wed, 01 May 2024 16:53:35 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.3 https://artprof.org/wp-content/uploads/cropped-AP_icon-32x32.png Portrait – Art Prof https://artprof.org 32 32 Liquid Charcoal Drawing https://artprof.org/learn/tutorials-media/drawing/liquid-charcoal-drawing/ Mon, 22 Jan 2024 22:08:06 +0000 https://artprof.org/?p=17111 See Prof Lieu’s first reaction to Nitram & Schmincke Liquid Charcoals. Watch demos of how this liquid charcoal works on it’s own, and also in conjunction with compressed charcoal, erasers, and charcoal powder. See how to layer and build up a convincing likeness with a range of specific tools that fit this technique. Demo by […]

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]]> Drawing a Child in Soft Pastel https://artprof.org/learn/tutorials-media/drawing/soft-pastel/drawing-a-child-in-soft-pastel/ Mon, 30 Oct 2023 16:30:54 +0000 https://artprof.org/?p=16399 See from beginning to end, how to draw a soft pastel portrait of a child. Children are challenging to draw, their proportions are odd, they have very little visible bone structure! See how to block in the initial patches of color and articulate details in the later part of the process.  Demo by Art Prof […]

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]]> Portrait Drawing in Charcoal https://artprof.org/learn/tutorials-media/drawing/charcoal/portrait-drawing-in-charcoal/ Sat, 24 Jun 2023 00:59:57 +0000 https://artprof.org/?p=15623 This technique shows a reductive method to charcoal drawing. The drawing begins with an even layer of grey, from which highlights are created with an eraser, and shadows are blocked in with charcoal. See how to layer and build up a convincing likeness with a range of specific tools that fit this technique. Demo by […]

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]]> Fan Art Draw Along https://artprof.org/learn/tutorials-media/drawing/ink/fan-art-draw-along/ Fri, 14 Apr 2023 19:03:06 +0000 https://artprof.org/?p=15356 See how you can design fan art that will stand out from the crowd. Techniques demonstrated will be how to merge text and images as well as how to achieve your own personal interpretation while also capturing the subject’s character and personality. Demo by Art Prof Clara Lieu and Teaching Artist Jordan McCracken-Foster. Video Walkthrough Prof Lieu’s Tips […]

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]]> Portrait Drawing with Expressive Colors: Markers & Photoshop https://artprof.org/learn/tutorials-media/digital/photoshop/portrait-drawing-with-expressive-colors/ Tue, 14 Mar 2023 20:29:07 +0000 https://artprof.org/?p=14916 See a step by step drawing demo on how you can create unusual color mixtures to make a portrait drawing with markers and Photoshop. Explained are ways to tweak reference photos to get ideas for colors, and how to translate that into a drawing with a dynamic range of colors. Demo by Art Prof Clara […]

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]]> Drawing a Male Torso & Portrait in Soft Pastel https://artprof.org/learn/tutorials-media/drawing/drawing-a-male-torso-portrait/ Mon, 14 Nov 2022 00:38:40 +0000 https://artprof.org/?p=11769 See step by step how to draw a male portrait in soft pastel and quick torso drawings with Clip Studio Paint. Techniques covered include how to block on the beginning of the drawing, how to emphasize lighting, and how to address color. Demo by Art Prof Clara Lieu and Teaching Artist Jordan McCracken-Foster. Video Walkthrough […]

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]]> Expressive Drawing TRACK: Lesson 2, Touch Portraits https://artprof.org/learn/tutorials-topic/portrait/expressive-drawing-track-lesson-2/ Wed, 21 Sep 2022 20:31:47 +0000 https://artprof.org/?p=10863 Prompt Hand movements Examples Tal, Dhritika, Helen, Aoun Scale Inspiration Prof Lieu Start Tips Inspiration Frank Auerbach, Diane Victor, Alberto Giacometti, Max Beckmann Physical pressure Skull Structure drawing media Artistic Anatomy Lecture: The Face This video explains how to the structure of the head and neck are organized. All of the major bony landmarks are […]

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]]> Portrait Painting in Acrylic https://artprof.org/learn/tutorials-media/painting/portrait-painting-in-acrylic/ Mon, 05 Sep 2022 04:20:04 +0000 https://artprof.org/?p=10663 This is a comprehensive portrait painting demo showing acrylic painting techniques. Explained are how to capture the structure and personality of the face, how to layer and build up colors through opaque and transparent glazes. Brush techniques are shown to achieve a diversity of strokes and direction. Demo by Art Prof Clara Lieu. Video Walkthrough […]

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]]> Painting an Eye in Watercolor https://artprof.org/learn/tutorials-media/painting/painting-an-eye-in-watercolor/ Sun, 27 Mar 2022 04:44:36 +0000 https://artprof.org/?p=9357 Watch a watercolor painting demo of how to paint an eye from beginning to end. Explained is how to start the painting by blocking out large areas of color. How to make the pupil and eyeball appear convincing and dimensional. How to add small details like the freckles and eye lashes in a way that […]

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]]> Soft Pastel Tutorial: Female Portrait https://artprof.org/learn/tutorials-media/drawing/soft-pastel-tutorial-female-portrait/ Sun, 13 Mar 2022 22:04:39 +0000 https://artprof.org/?p=9031 See a soft pastel drawing demo on how to draw a portrait. Soft pastel techniques like blending, layering, and approaches to color are explained and shown. Tips for creating a convincing sense of lighting and form in the portrait are put forward in this drawing tutorial. Explained are ways on how to draw hair and […]

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]]> Light & Shadow in Portrait Painting https://artprof.org/learn/fundamentals/light-shadow-in-portrait-painting/ Tue, 15 Feb 2022 01:23:30 +0000 https://artprof.org/?p=8547 This video explains how lighting can be used in paintings to show form in a portrait. You’ll see how to break down the specifics of light and shadow: direct light, reflected light, shadow core, types of shadows, how light effects color. Lighting can establish a mood or narrative for a painting, and more. Lecture by […]

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]]> Top 5 Portrait Drawing Mistakes https://artprof.org/learn/tutorials-topic/portrait-drawing-mistakes/ Sun, 13 Feb 2022 00:56:40 +0000 https://artprof.org/?p=8509 Here are the 5 top mistakes artists make when drawing portraits. (with a little help from Benedict Cumberbatch) Mistakes such as not addressing the skeletal structure of the face, adding details too soon, starting with the eyes, nose, and mouth, etc. The reasons why these actions can be considered mistakes are explained and then followed […]

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]]> Portrait TRACK: Lesson 5, Jekyll & Hyde Portraits https://artprof.org/learn/tutorials-topic/portrait/portrait-track-lesson-5/ Mon, 07 Feb 2022 08:32:10 +0000 https://artprof.org/?p=8380 Inspiration This prompt is based off the characters Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, featured in Robert Louis Stevenson‘s book The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde. Prompt Examples Raven Kushner, Johanna Diptych Format A diptych is a single artwork that is comprised of 2 separate images that work together. Thumbnail Sketches Reference Photos […]

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]]> Drawing Hair https://artprof.org/learn/fundamentals/anatomy/artistic-anatomy-lecture-hair/ Mon, 07 Feb 2022 07:54:27 +0000 https://artprof.org/?p=8374 This video explains how to approach drawing hair. How to break down the sections of hair while also capturing the more detailed, refined areas. The key to articulating hair is to treat the hair as a mass first, and then to subdivide the “clumps” of hair. Observing the direction of the hair creates structure to […]

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]]> Portrait Curriculum 2 https://artprof.org/learn/tutorials-topic/portrait/portrait-curriculum-2/ Sun, 06 Feb 2022 18:15:59 +0000 https://artprof.org/?p=8366 This video is an overview of the skills that are helpful in creating portraits. Knowledge like the anatomical structure of the head, formal elements like light and shadow, how to mix flesh tones, and more are explained as being fundamental to creating artwork with portraits. Discussion led by Art Prof Clara Lieu and Teaching Artists […]

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]]> Portrait TRACK: Lesson 4, Mood Portraits https://artprof.org/learn/tutorials-topic/portrait/portrait-track-lesson-4/ Fri, 04 Feb 2022 04:09:03 +0000 https://artprof.org/?p=8319 Prompt Create a portrait that expresses an emotional mood by using an unrealistic color scheme. For some people it can be helpful to have a specific word to refer to the mood: sullen, perky, whimsical, livid, energetic, etc. Look up the word in the dictionary to get ideas for how you might represent your portrait. […]

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]]> How to Draw Profile Portraits in Charcoal & Photoshop https://artprof.org/learn/tutorials-media/how-to-draw-profile-portraits/ Thu, 03 Feb 2022 06:05:59 +0000 https://artprof.org/?p=8302 See a drawing demo on how to draw a portrait in profile. Explained are tips for how to create a convincing portrayal of a profile, including what facial structures are important to emphasize. Techniques for rendering light and shadow to create a convincing portrait are discussed as well. Demo by Art Prof Clara Lieu and […]

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]]> Portrait TRACK: Lesson 2, Skull Inside a Portrait https://artprof.org/learn/tutorials-topic/portrait/portrait-track-lesson-2/ Wed, 26 Jan 2022 22:07:26 +0000 https://artprof.org/?p=7959 Prompt Draw a skull inside a head as a means of figuring out where bony landmarks and muscles align. Examples Jen Noelle, Triplegem, Anastasia, Ashley Tanelle, Tent Goals The objective of this prompt is to see past the surface of the face and start to look at the head structurally so you can identify bony […]

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]]> Drawing Female Portraits with Conté Crayon https://artprof.org/learn/drawing-portraits-with-conte-crayon/ Wed, 26 Jan 2022 17:25:20 +0000 https://artprof.org/?p=7952 Art Prof Clara Lieu demonstrates how to do drawings of a heads using Conté Crayon. Prof Lieu explains how sketch the essential bony structures of the skull, and then how to knock in big patches of tone to give the head mass and weight. Video Walkthrough Reference Photos Prof Lieu’s Tips In terms of capturing the gesture […]

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]]> Portrait TRACK: Lesson 1, Line & Tone Portraits https://artprof.org/learn/tutorials-topic/portrait/portrait-track-lesson-1/ Tue, 25 Jan 2022 23:47:34 +0000 https://artprof.org/?p=7941 Prompt Draw 3 sets of 5-10 min. drawings which address line and tone. Include the head and neck. Aim to draw 12 heads per set, for a total of 36 head drawings. Prof Lieu, Jordan Reference Photos Portraits by Photographers Examples Emily, Lisa H., Simpletriskell, Wadalafer, Triplegem, Ashley Tanelle TIMED DRAWING VIDEOS Practice with our […]

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]]> Portrait Track https://artprof.org/learn/tutorials-topic/portrait/portrait-track/ Mon, 24 Jan 2022 04:58:41 +0000 https://artprof.org/?p=7907 The Portrait Track is an opportunity to immerse yourself into the tremendous world of the human face. Throughout the centuries, portraits have represented every facet of the human experience. Lesson 1 • Lesson 2 • Lesson 3Lesson 4 • Lesson 5 • Lesson 6 We’ll take a deep dive into the basic structures of the human face as a premise for the vast […]

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]]> Portrait Curriculum https://artprof.org/learn/portrait-curriculum/ Sun, 09 Jan 2022 18:54:26 +0000 https://artprof.org/?p=7697 The complete Portrait Curriculum for Self-taught Artists is a series of 3 videos. Portraits 1: Types of Portraits Portraits 2: Portrait Skills

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]]> Portrait Curriculum 1 https://artprof.org/learn/tutorials-topic/portrait/portrait-curriculum-1/ Sun, 09 Jan 2022 18:23:54 +0000 https://artprof.org/?p=7686 This video is an overview of a portraiture in contemporary art and art history. There are many categories of portraits: portraits for editorial illustration, portrait commissions, allegorical portraits, self-portraits, surreal portraits, anonymous portraits and more. Several examples of each type of portrait are shown and discussed in depth. Discussion led by Art Prof Clara Lieu […]

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]]> Watercolor & Gouache: Painting Portraits https://artprof.org/learn/tutorials-media/painting/watercolor-gouache-painting-portraits/ Wed, 08 Dec 2021 05:37:00 +0000 https://artprof.org/?p=7266 See a portrait painting demo using characters from Wes Anderson’s film The French Dispatch. This video provides tips and techniques for how to create a convincing portrait using a monochromatic color scheme using watercolor and gouache. Techniques like the skull in the portrait to achieve a solid structure, a range of value and contrast, as […]

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]]> Pan Pastel Drawing: Baron Harkonnen https://artprof.org/learn/tutorials-media/drawing/pan-pastel-drawing-baron-harkonnen/ Thu, 28 Oct 2021 04:37:20 +0000 https://artprof.org/?p=6660 See how to capture the dark personality of Baron Harkonnen in the 2021 Dune movie using PanPastel drawing techniques. Techniques for shading, blending, and creating a range of slick and smooth surfaces are explored in this tutorial. This tutorial also looks at how to render form in a convincing manner using a limited color scheme. […]

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]]> Draw a Skull Inside a Portrait https://artprof.org/learn/fundamentals/anatomy/draw-a-skull-inside-a-portrait/ Fri, 15 Oct 2021 02:50:58 +0000 https://artprof.org/?p=6558 Drawing a skull inside a portrait is a terrific exercise to practice your anatomical understanding of a portrait. This video provides beginning to end, the entire process for building the skull structure into the portrait. Various techniques are explained, that can be used to build up three dimensional volume with colored pencil layering, blending, creating […]

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]]> Mastercopies in Ballpoint Pen & Photoshop https://artprof.org/learn/mastercopies-in-ballpoint-pen/ Mon, 04 Oct 2021 01:45:13 +0000 https://artprof.org/?p=6310 Creating a mastercopy of a historical drawing is an effective exercise for honing your drawing skills. This video is a hands on demo that provides tips for how to get started with a mastercopy. There is also a discussion that provides insight into the value doing a mastercopy can have to advance and strengthen your […]

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]]> Palette Knife Paintings: Mixing Flesh Tones https://artprof.org/learn/palette-knife-paintings-mixing-flesh-tones/ Thu, 23 Sep 2021 15:26:20 +0000 https://artprof.org/?p=6037 See a painting demo of how to mix flesh tones using water mixable oil paints and a palette knife. Using exclusively a palette knife is an effective way to focus entirely on the color mixing process by removing the distraction of needing to address brush technique at the same time. Painting a self-portrait from life, […]

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]]> Self-Portrait Drawing in Crayon https://artprof.org/learn/tutorials-media/drawing/self-portrait-drawing-in-crayon/ Wed, 22 Sep 2021 06:05:45 +0000 https://artprof.org/?p=5992 Art Prof Clara Lieu demonstrates how to draw a self-portrait using a mirror and a color layering technique using Caran d’Ache Neocolor I crayons. Prof Lieu shows how to set up your easel, drawing, clamp light, and mirror in order to have a smooth drawing experience. Prof Lieu walks you through the thumbnail sketching process […]

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]]> Trying Procreate for the First Time https://artprof.org/learn/tutorials-media/digital/trying-procreate-for-the-first-time/ Mon, 20 Sep 2021 04:41:40 +0000 https://artprof.org/?p=5896 Watch Prof Lieu fall on her face trying digital art for the first time in Procreate. Will decades of experience with traditional media make any difference here??? (answer: nope, especially when it comes to deleting layers…) Thankfully Jordan McCracken-Foster patiently held her hand through every step. Video Walkthrough Software Reference Photos As a free educational […]

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]]> Drawing Male Portrait in Pencil https://artprof.org/learn/tutorials-media/drawing/drawing-male-portrait-in-pencil/ Mon, 06 Sep 2021 18:50:50 +0000 https://artprof.org/?p=5615 See a demo of pencil techniques from beginning to end to create a compelling portrait. Various techniques are explained, that can be used to build up three dimensional volume with pencil layering, blending, creating a diverse range of textures and marks, pencil grip, and more. Tools like woodless pencils, kneaded erasers, and eraser sticks are […]

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]]> Drawing a Portrait in Oil Pastel https://artprof.org/learn/drawing-a-portrait-in-oil-pastel/ Sat, 04 Sep 2021 16:48:26 +0000 https://artprof.org/?p=5592 See a demo of oil pastel techniques that will show how to create a compelling portrait. Various techniques are explained, that can be used to build up vibrant colors and three dimensional volume with oil pastels including layering, blending, creating a diverse range of textures and marks, and more. Demo led by Art Prof Clara […]

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