Pen and Ink Portrait Drawing Course: Cross Hatching

Unlock the beauty of portraiture through the precision and depth of cross-hatching


Arafat Hosen

Arafat Hosen

5 x 105 mins Class size 1 to 5 guests       $140 (Afterpay available)
This course offers the most effective and traditional techniques of portrait sketching, focusing on cross-hatching. Open to beginners and intermediate learners, you will learn about the materials, techniques, and processes involved in layering and composing a portrait.
Course contents:
Fundamentals of Portrait Drawing
  • Understanding facial proportions
  • Key elements of portrait structure
Application of Effective Lines in Art
  • Creating depth and form through line work
  • Controlling line weight for emphasis
Pen and Ink and Wash Techniques
  • Exploring various tools and materials
  • Combining ink with wash for texture and depth
Cross-Hatching Process
  • Building form through layers of cross-hatching
  • Creating tone and contrast using intersecting lines
Negative and Positive Space
  • Balancing composition by understanding space
  • Enhancing the impact of portraits through spatial awareness
By the end of the course, you will develop a solid foundation in traditional portrait sketching, master the use of cross-hatching for depth and texture, and gain confidence in combining materials to create expressive and well-composed portraits.
What you'll get
Pen and paper.
Knowledge required
Minimum drawing experience.
What to bring
  • Pen and ink
  • Paper/sketchbook
  • Watercolour brush
Session repeats

This class series runs over 5 consecutive days.

Location

1D Eulda Street, Belmore NSW

yen minuites walking distence from belmore railway station, close to lekemba market

Your teacher can also travel within 20 kms of Belmore, to a venue of your choice for a private class

Pen and Ink Portrait Drawing Course: Cross Hatching location
Your teacher

Arafat Hosen
Arafat Hosen


I am Arafat Hosen, an artist and educator with fourteen years of teaching experience. My passion lies in teaching, sharing skills and stories, and connecting with people from diverse backgrounds.
Plein air painting is one of my favorite practices, allowing me to explore the beauty of nature through watercolor. I see watercolor as a reflection of the mind—fluid, unpredictable, and ever-changing. Rather than controlling it, I embrace the experience, observing how colors blend and interact. Similarly, drawing is a fundamental part of my creative journey, where I find strength and expression.
Currently, I teach at Sydney Community College and WEA Sydney, offering fundamentals of drawing and watercolor painting courses for beginners and intermediate learners. I also conduct live demonstrations at various art communities across Australia.
In my classes, I encourage students to explore and experiment, helping them build confidence in their artistic skills. Whether you are a beginner or looking to refine your techniques, I am confident that you will enjoy my class and leave with a deeper understanding of watercolor and drawing.have been consistently high.

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2025-04-18 15:00:00
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