DRAWING: ANATOMY OF PORTRAITURE

Strong portrait drawing starts with a strong foundation of understanding the anatomical structure of the head and all of its landmark measuring points. There is an underlying structure to the head and face that not only gives us a consistent, measurable relationship between the features, but also helps us to better understand the lighting structure for better tonal representation of the relative darks and lights. We will start with learning the structure of the skull, add the muscle and fat layers. We will study the structure of the individual features and how they change with lighting, gesture, and expression. We will then complete full-value portrait drawings in graphite and charcoal. 

This class is taught in English.

We will NOT have class the week of Thanksgiving.

SUPPLY LIST:

2 Charcoal Pencils (1710 B Conte)

1 Kneaded Eraser

1 White Plastic Eraser

1 Sanding Block

1 Single Edge Razor Blade

4 Colored Pastel Pencils

-1 White

-1 Sanguine

-1 Sepia

-1 Blue

3 Sheets of Toned Paper

-Tan

-Gray

-Blue

1 Drawing Board with Clips

LYOU Human Skull Modelon Amazon

LOCATION:

Visual Art Institute 2900 S 300 W, South Salt Lake, Utah

INSTRUCTOR:
This class is taught by Bruce Robertson. Learn more about our instructors at https://www.visualartinstitute.org/art-faculty

DROP-INS:

This class IS open for drop-in students. Students can register online for a specific date or purchase a Flex Pass. Everyone is responsible for bringing their supplies for the class.

OPEN STUDIO:

During the first week of class, we will discuss the times and rules of using the studio and equipment during non-class hours. This is only available to students currently registered in the class.

REFUND POLICY:

We are only able to offer refunds up to 2 weeks before the start of class. We do not offer refunds or credits or make-up classes to students who miss class.

TRANSFER POLICY:

We may be able to transfer you to a different class depending on space availability.

CLASS CANCELLATION:

We find that students learn better in larger groups. If we feel the number of registrations is too low to promote a good learning environment, we may cancel the class. In the event we cancel a class, we will reach out to you as soon as possible.

TUITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM:

We try to make our classes as accessible to everyone as possible. We are able to offer a limited number of tuition assistance scholarships each term. You can complete an application on our website or call our office for assistance applying. Applications are available in Spanish and English.

MULTI-CLASS DISCOUNT:

When you register for more than one class, you can receive a discount up to 10% per class!

ADA ACCESSIBILITY & ACCOMMODATIONS:

Our classrooms are ADA accessible. Some courses may involve tasks or activities that may be difficult for individuals with limited strength, difficulty bending over, and sitting or standing for long periods of time. We are happy to work with students to find solutions to make their experience positive and doable. For example, wheel throwing takes arm strength and bending over the wheel. Students may work on hand-building projects instead of throwing. Please reach out to our office to discuss your needs.

DIFFICULTY REGISTERING?

Please call our main office for assistance! 801.474.3796