Explore a fresh approach to drawing portraits by prioritizing the shadows of the face instead of fussing over details right from the start. Start with a general foundation guided by the shadows of the face that you develop slowly and progressively, saving the essential features of the portrait for the end. The course opens doors to other ways of drawing and equips artists with a more forgiving strategy for portraiture. A beginning drawing class or equivalent experience is strongly recommended, but not required, for this course.

Special Program Information

• The instructor is Nick Cruz Velleman.
• This program includes 4 sessions, 3 hours each.
• NOTE: Registration will close for this program at 3 p.m. ET on Friday, April 25, 2025.

General Information

• This studio arts program is a Zoom Meeting to allow for patron and instructor interaction online.
• All Studio Arts programs require an online registration for each participant so that the instructor can provide individual attention to every student registered for the online program.
• This program will be recorded. Please see our FAQ for recording terms and conditions.
• Please refer to the "Materials for this program" section for any applicable supply list information and/or special documents for this program.
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