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Virginia Wolfe by Jeremy Mann

Avoid These 5 Mistakes When Drawing Faces

I've always been an ardent fan of the profile portrait drawing. It reminds me of antique cameos, the profiles of emperors stamped on Roman coins, and 18th-century silhouettes. But learning how to draw a face in profile does come with its share of possible missteps, so here are a few portrait-drawing tips to keep in mind.

Portrait Painting Course

We all have a natural affinity to the human face, making the portrait a powerful and dynamic subject. In this class Kristy Gordon will teach you strategies you can rely on to create portraits that resonate with life.

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Lee Hammond

Lifelike Drawing in Colored Pencil

In this video workshop, Lee Hammond demonstrates techniques for achieving beautiful lifelike drawings in colored pencil! You'll learn how to draw a variety of subjects and build new skills as you go, from achieving the smooth transitions of a spherical vase, to creating the overlapping edges and intense colors of a butterfly's wings, to capturing the delicate layers of flower petals.

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