Workshop Summary: In this 9-week digital art workshop, participants will delve into the world of portraiture using Procreate. Each 90-minute session will cover various techniques and skills required to create stunning digital portraits. From understanding facial anatomy to mastering shading and textures, this workshop is designed to help artists of all levels enhance their portrait-drawing abilities. Through practical exercises, live demonstrations, and personalized feedback, participants will develop a educated understanding of digital portraiture.
Week 1: Introduction to Portraiture and Procreate
- Welcome and overview of the workshop
- Introduction to Procreate tools and interface
- Basic principles of portrait drawing
- Simple exercises to get familiar with digital portraiture
Week 2: Understanding Facial Proportions and Anatomy
- Overview of facial proportions and anatomy
- Techniques for accurately capturing facial features
- Hands-on practice: Drawing basic facial structures
Week 3: Drawing Eyes and Eyebrows
- Techniques for drawing realistic eyes and eyebrows
- Understanding eye shapes, expressions, and details
- Hands-on practice: Drawing different eye types
Week 4: Drawing Noses and Mouths
- Techniques for drawing realistic noses and mouths
- Understanding nose shapes, expressions, and details
- Hands-on practice: Drawing different nose and mouth types
Week 5: Drawing Ears and Hair
- Techniques for drawing realistic ears and various hairstyles
- Understanding ear shapes, hair texture, and flow
- Hands-on practice: Drawing different ear and hair styles
Week 6: Shading and Lighting Techniques
- Principles of shading and lighting in portraiture
- Techniques for creating depth and dimension
- Hands-on practice: Shading and lighting exercises
Week 7: Adding Color and Textures
- Techniques for adding color to digital portraits
- Understanding skin tones, highlights, and textures
- Hands-on practice: Coloring and texturing portraits
Week 8: Creating Expressive Portraits
- Techniques for capturing emotions and expressions in portraits
- Understanding the importance of expression in portraiture
- Hands-on practice: Drawing expressive portraits
Week 9: Final Project and Review
- Applying learned techniques to a final portrait project
Students will need their own iPad and a copy of the Procreate App. https://procreate.com/
