Drawing Facial Features in Charcoal with Travis Wilson
In this workshop we will learn how to draw each feature of the head, along with techniques for drawing hair!
The process of learning to construct and render the various facial features in your drawings is integral to creating believable and inspiring portraits.
Although constructive drawing is the backbone of believable representational art, this will be a great class for those who want to develop proficiency in shading and rendering their drawings. Shading simpler forms such as the eyes or nose can help to introduce the underlying concepts behind making something look realistic.
This workshop will include a printed workbook which we will be drawing from (as well as a link to access a PDF version).
The last day of the workshop, we will have a 3 hour live model session to put all the pieces together. For those interested there will be an extra session after the model workshop that will go over stylization and invention of the head for comics, games and entertainment art.
I hope to see you in this workshop, Drawing Features in Charcoal!
– Travis
Schedule
Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 10.00 to 17:00
Lunch break from 13:00 to 14:00
Program
Each session will start with an instructor demonstration of 30 minutes. In the remaining time students will draw and Travis will provide individual trace-over corrections and critiques on student work.
Day 1:
- Session 1: Introduction and Drawing the Eyes.
- Session 2: Drawing the Nose.
Day 2:
- Session 1: Drawing the Lips.
- Session 2: Drawing the Ears.
Day 3:
- Session 1: Drawing the Hair.
- Session 2: Drawing a Portrait from the live model.
- Extra Session (18:00-19:30): Learning to stylize and invent the
portrait and features.
Materials
Demos and Instructor drawings will be done with the following materials:
- Smooth newsprint paper, 18”x24”.
- Drawing board, 18”x24”
- Conte 1710b Charcoal Pencils
- Wolff’s Carbon Charcoal Pencils (4b and 6b)
- Kneaded Eraser
Students are welcome to use either charcoal or graphite with their preferred paper. If desired, even a sketchbook and pencils will work well. Note: Rough newsprint is not recommended.
Atelier note: See our materials list to find options where to buy smooth newsprint and Wolff's Carbon pencils.
Drawing Facial Features in Charcoal Travis Wilson
General Workshop Conditions
- The workshop will only take place with sufficient bookings.
- The earlier you register, the better we can plan.
- The deposit does not have to be paid immediately. It is only due once sufficient bookings have been made. You will receive a message.
- You confirm your seat by full payment or a deposit payment. The deposit is non-refundable.
- Bookings made less than 8 weeks before the workshop date must be paid in full.
- The price must be paid in full no later than 8 weeks prior to the workshop. Otherwise the booking will be forfeited.
- Cancellations made less than 8 weeks prior to the workshop must pay the full price.
- If the workshop is cancelled by our side, you will get 100 % of your payments reimbursed. Including the deposit.
- As soon as there are enough registrations or in case of a cancellation, you will get a message.
Info
- There is a B&B Hotel right next to the atelier
- If you have any questions leave us a message.
Info
- If you pay in full by April 1st you get a €20 discount and only have to pay €310!
- The price includes tuition, VAT and model fees. Materials, accommodation and travels are not included.
- Seats are limited. Please sign up early. We need 8 participants by the end of June, to bring Travis Wilson to Germany.
- The workshop is in english.
