The Portrait Project: Looking at drawing, colour and composition - Thursdays 930-12pm 23rd July to 10th September

Set on a beautiful 3 acre property just 4 minutes drive from Yandina, students will enjoy creating under a shaded area amongst nature.

Term 3 on Thursdays is an 8 week term of art classes running in Ninderry every Thursday from 930am to 12pm

TERM 3: PORTRAITS IN COLOUR
8-Week Art Course
Thursdays 9:30am – 12:00pm
Ninderry

This term we will continue exploring the fascinating world of portraiture, learning how to capture personality, expression and likeness while developing confidence with colour and composition. Students may work in their medium of choice, including acrylics, watercolour, coloured pencil, pastel, mixed media or oils. We will also look at tacklking a larger artwork than Term 2.

WEEK 1: UNDERSTANDING THE FACE

• Study facial proportions, structure and features

• Explore how artists throughout history have approached portraiture

• Practice drawing facial features individually

• Create preliminary portrait sketches

WEEK 2: EXPRESSIONS AND PERSONALITY

• Learn how expressions communicate mood and character

• Explore angles, poses and viewpoints

• Complete a series of quick portrait studies

• Begin planning a larger portrait project

WEEK 3: INTRODUCING COLOUR

• Explore basic colour theory and skin tones

• Learn how light affects colour within the face

• Experiment with colour mixing in your chosen medium

• Create colour portrait studies

WEEK 4: BACKGROUNDS AND COMPOSITION

• Learn how backgrounds can tell a story and enhance a portrait

• Explore colour relationships between subject and background

• Experiment with pattern, texture, symbolism and abstract elements

• Develop concepts for a final portrait

WEEK 5: BUILDING THE PORTRAIT

• Transfer and refine portrait drawings

• Establish background elements and colour schemes

• Begin work on the final portrait

• Focus on structure, proportion and placement

WEEK 6: DEVELOPING DEPTH AND CHARACTER

• Explore layering, blending and mark-making techniques

• Refine facial features and likeness

• Strengthen contrast, light and shadow

• Continue work on final portrait

WEEK 7: DETAILS AND FINISHING TECHNIQUES

• Add highlights, accents and finishing details

• Refine background elements to support the portrait

• Explore edges, texture and focal points

• Individual feedback and guidance

WEEK 8: COMPLETION AND CELEBRATION

• Complete final portraits

• Learn presentation and finishing techniques

• Group discussion and reflection on creative growth

• Celebrate each student's unique artistic style and achievements

My art classes are designed to create a supportive and inspiring environment where students can develop skills while exploring their own creativity. Guidance is provided through demonstrations, individual instruction and encouragement, while allowing each artist the freedom to experiment, make discoveries and develop their own unique artistic voice.

Maximum 8 students

Price includes all materials, a light healthy snack and water.

Snack options are gluten free, dairy free and egg free.