Portrait Painting: Mastering Facial Features with Cara Bain

Course By: Canvas Method

Portrait Painting: Mastering Facial Features

Is it time to bring more depth, nuance, and precision into your portraits? In this course, you will learn how to paint realistic portraits, one feature at a time.

About This Class

Is it time to bring more depth, nuance, and precision into your portraits? In this course, you will learn how to paint realistic portraits, one feature at a time.
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Develop your skills in capturing the unique shapes of each feature and mixing life-like skin tones. You will learn about the power of light and shadow on eyes, noses, mouths and ears. Each class begins with a brief anatomy lecture, followed by painting from professional, high-resolution reference photos. You will examine the facial features from various angles, and create detailed studies of each.
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Emphasis will be placed upon form, value, and creating nuanced skin tones. Attendees of this course will leave with a comprehensive understanding of each feature and enjoy greater realism in their portraiture!

Instructor: Cara Bain

Dates: Tuesdays, April 23, 2024 – May 21, 2024