Jersey Shore Arts Center

Drawing The Portrait in Graphite - An Academic Approach

September 9, 16, 30, October 7, 14 & 21 | 1:30pm to 3:30pm

Working from a photograph students will learn the fundamentals of measuring, seeing tilts and shapes essential for realistic portraiture. Participants will develop an understanding of value and how it is used to turn form and show volume. Students will work on one drawing for six weeks as they delve into the intricacies of shape, value and edges.

No prior experience necessary.

Materials List:

HB, B, 2B pencils

Pencil sharpener or Xacto knife and sandpaper block

Kneaded eraser

Tombow Mono Zero Elastomer Eraser, round shape

Pentel Clic Eraser ZE22 or Paper Mate Tuff Stuff Eraser Stick

Strathmore 400 Series Smooth or Medium Surface Drawing Paper White, Size 11” x 14”. Can have a brown cover or green cover (recycled paper).