Portrait Sketch-booking: Explore the Human Face
A focused course on drawing faces from life and reference, built around daily sketchbook practice rather than one big final piece. You'll train your eye on proportion, light, and expression, and leave with a full sketchbook of studies you can be proud of.
What you'll learn
- Map facial proportions accurately from any angle
- Render light and shadow to give a portrait real depth
- Capture likeness and expression, not just geometry
- Build a consistent daily sketching habit
Curriculum
Suggested pace: 4 weeks- 1
Facial proportion basics
Week 1Map proportions accurately from any angle, using classic guidelines as a starting point, not a rulebook.
- 2
Light and shadow on the face
Week 1Render form with value, not outline, to give a portrait real depth.
- 3
Capturing likeness
Week 2Train your eye to catch the specific details that make a portrait look like the actual person.
- 4
Expression and gesture
Week 3Sketch quick studies that capture mood and expression, not just static geometry.
- 5
Building a daily habit
Week 4Structure a repeatable daily practice and fill out a complete sketchbook of studies.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need any experience for this?
No prior experience needed — this course starts from the basics.
Is this live, or can I go at my own pace?
Self-paced. There's no fixed class time — the weekly pace above is only a suggestion to help you plan.
What happens right after I enroll?
The course appears immediately in My courses, and the first module unlocks straight away.
Do I lose access if I don't finish right away?
No — once you're enrolled, the course stays in My courses and you can pick it back up any time.
