Learn Portrait Drawing for Beginners

Learn how to draw a portrait in the comfort of your own home



2 hours Class size 1 to 7

label $45 - $150 (or 4 payments of $11.25 - $37.50 Afterpay)
($150 per guest when you book for 1+ guests, $100 for 3+ guests, $75 for 5+ guests, $45 for 7 guests)

Looking for unique things to do at home? This live streaming class will teach you how to draw a portrait for beginners!

The class will focus on portrait drawing foundations but also caters to the class/individual in terms of unique areas of focus. You will learn the foundations of portrait drawing using mediums of your choice. You'll pick up tips and tricks for perspective, proportions, lighting and rendering technique.

Optional areas of focus based on class preferences include:

  • Shading/rendering
  • Colouring
  • Specific facial features (noses are hard I know!)
  • Any of your suggestions are also welcome

Everyone has different strengths and weaknesses. This class is suitable for beginners but will cater to your skill level or area of focus!

At the end of the class, you'll have a portrait progress work and all the skills to continue this artistic practice at home!


Knowledge required
Beginner-friendly.
 
What to bring
  • Paper: Your choice of white, coloured, textured, any size (try to stay under A3 in size, unless you have something in mind).
  • Drawing materials: Your choice of pencils, colour pencils, Progresso, mechanical pencils, pen, artliner. Avoid wet mediums at this stage.
  • Photo reference: Why not create a gift for a loved one!
  • Any extra pencils, colour pencils, charcoal, Progresso and paper you would like to draw on.
Suitable for

Suitable for adults, and kids (minimum 7 years old).

An adult must accompany any attending kids. The adult may observe at the class for free.

This would also be a unique gift for her, gift for mum, anniversary gift or birthday gift.

Your teacher
Mikki Zhang
Mikki Zhang


I am an artist, graphic designer and textiles designer with a background in Fashion and Textiles.
I have been illustrating for as long as I can remember and specialize in portrait illustrations, pet portraits, fashion illustrations, digital and pencil techniques.

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2024-04-05 15:00:00
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