Design with Purpose: Create Compelling Portraits & Figures with Chris Legaspi

Transform your portraits and figures into powerful, engaging works of art. Discover simple and effective methods to elevate your lighting, form and design skills that will not only bring your portraits and figures to life, but make your work stand out from the crowd.
Presented by special guest instructor and movie poster artist Chris Legaspi. You will learn the same process, tools and techniques Chris uses to create dynamic movie poster art for blockbuster films like Deadpool and Lord of the Rings.

Workshop Programme

I. Introduction

A. Goals of the workshop

  • make drawings stand out from crowd and deeply connect with the audience
  • improve the quality, look and elevate taste
  • develop personal style and look

B. Instructor intro and bio
C. Methods and overview

II. Principles 

A. How to tell a story and connect with the audience

  • Clarity and intention
  • What do you want to say?
  • Who is this for?

B. Observing and Defining Light and Form

  • Understanding nature of the light
  • Understanding nature of the form

III. Tools and Methods

A. Gradation

  • light is gradation
  • form is gradation
  • every mark is a gradation

B. How I design 

  • designing shadow shape
  • designing marks and line
  • designing value

IV. Demonstration

#1. Portrait Demonstration

a. Lay-in and Construction Drawing

  • designing shapes
  • designing contour
  • designing features and details for likeness

b. Lighting and form

  • observing the light
  • controlling values
  • modeling form

#2. Figure Demonstration

a. Lay-in and Construction Drawing

  • designing gesture and movement
  • designing shapes and contour
  • defining position and perspective

b. Lighting and form

  • observing the light
  • controlling values
  • modeling form

Material

You will receive a supply list before the workshop.


If you have any questions about the classes, take a look at our FAQ.

Design with Purpose

Chris Legaspi

Level Advanced
Date Mar 2830, 2025
Price €530.00
Freie Plätze 7

Info

  • Seats are limited. Please sign up early. 
  • The workshop is in english.
Please read the before booking.
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Chris Legaspi

Chris Legaspi is a dedicated, life-long Artist with over 20 years of professional experience. His work can be seen in hit movies, TV shows and video games. His most notable projects and clients include Lord of the Rings, Deadpool 2, Shaft, Luke Cage, Marvel, Disney and Warner Bros. Pictures. Along with his professional experience, Chris is a popular and admired author and educuctor. He has taught at some of the most prestigious art schools in the world including Gnomon and the New Masters Academy. His two recent drawing instruction books, including Life Drawing for Artists, published by Rockport, are available worldwide in multiple languages.

His clear and elegant communication style combined with his passion for teaching and helping serious and dedicated students has allowed his students and mentees to reach new levels in their artwork and careers. Several of Chris’ former students have gone on to work professionally in entertainment, video games and comics.

Website https://www.drawwithchris.com
Instagram @draw.withchris