Portrait Drawing with Ivan Loginov

Join us for an intensive 3-day portrait drawing workshop led by a renowned academic artist, celebrated for their classical approach and exceptional teaching. This workshop is ideal for artists of all levels who want to deepen their understanding of portraiture through structured, hands-on sessions and personalized guidance.

Workshop Overview

Over the course of 6 focused sessions, participants will explore the foundational principles and refined techniques behind effective portrait drawing. Working from live models and reference materials, you will gain a deeper appreciation for structure, proportion, light, and expression.

Program

Day 1

First quick portrait: Foundations of the Portrait

Session 1: Introduction to Head Structure and Proportion
Session 2: Blocking in the Portrait – Shape, Line, and Angle

Day 2

Second portrait (4 sessions -  Day 2-3) Refining the Likeness

Session 3: Anatomy of the Face – Planes and Volumes
Session 4: Capturing Likeness and Expression

Day 3

Light, Tone, and Finish

Session 5: Understanding Light and Shadow in Portraiture
Session 6: Final – Bringing It All Together

Throughout the workshop, the instructor will offer demonstrations, critiques, and one-on-one feedback, helping each student refine their technique and artistic voice.

What You’ll Learn

• Accurate proportion and construction of the head
• Techniques for drawing individual facial features
• Strategies for capturing character and likeness
• Use of light and tone to create form and depth
• Classical drawing methods rooted in academic tradition

At the end of the workshop, each participant will receive 2 completed portraits to add to their portfolio. Whether you're beginning your journey in portraiture or seeking to refine your skills under expert guidance, this workshop offers a rich and inspiring environment for artistic growth.

Schedule

Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 10.00 to 17:00
Lunch break from 13:00 to 14:00

Materials

I want everyone to be creative in their work and choose one of three possibilities: 

• Graphite with wet sauce drawing
• Graphite drawing with toning
• Charcoal

Smooth paper without texture (recommended size for drawing from 40/50 to 50/60 cm). The aspect ratio of the sides of your drawing can be different: more square or rectangular. Will depend on your composition.
Sketchbook

Tools

• Graphite pencils B-8B or charcoal pencils (not vine or willow charcoal)
• Soft brushes (for wet sauce technique)
• Erasers Brand: Milan, Koh-I-Noor (with elephant) or your favorite 
  pencil eraser

Info

• Direkt neben dem Atelier gibt es ein B&B Hotel.
• Etwas weiter weg, aber meistens günstiger Meininger Hotel
• Bei weiteren Fragen kannst Du uns gerne kontaktieren.