SUMMER RESIDENCY
PORTRAIT AND HEAD DRAWING MADE SIMPLE
with Rose Irelan, Master Artist & Mentor
Learn the classical foundations that lead to confident, dimensional, and convincing portraits.
You Will Learn:
Learn how to convincingly depict form by learning how light affects form. These principles are valuable in all your drawing and painting endeavors.
Learn about the proportions of the human head and apply these principles immediately for more convincing portraits.
Learn how the Head is broken down into “planes” and how this can help achieve dimensional drawings and correctly proportioned drawings.
Learn the Riley Rhythms and how fun head drawing can be while efficiently finding where all features belong.
Learn first-hand from interactive Teacher Demos, and techniques and skills that Rose has developed in her portrait drawing and painting practice for the past 30 years.
Audience: Fine Art Painters
Medium: Conte, Charcoal
Stages: Aspiring, Emerging
Session Dates & Times:
July 15, 29, Aug 12, 26
12pm-2pm MDT / 2pm-4pm EDT /
7pm-9pm BST
$352.00
23 in stock
WORKSHOP Description
Join award-winning artist Rose Irelan for this Foundation Portrait Drawing class. Rose will be teaching drawing the head and portraits in charcoal and conte pencil. We will start with drawing from a cast head to learn the structure and how to draw form. Then students will learn methods from from illustrators and drawing masters to better understand the proportions of the human head and how to draw the features. Lastly, we will work from photos and works of the masters to draw our portraits.
Rose will demo at the beginning of the class and then for the remainder of the 2 hours block students will have time to work on their portrait drawing. They can then post them on our Mastrius Chat for everyone to share their efforts each week.
🎥 WORKSHOP RECORDINGS available for 1-YEAR after the workshop ends!
🎥 NOTE: Workshop Recordings may be offered for sale at a future date at Mastrius, with the consent of the instructor.
High School, University, and College students get 20% OFF. See FAQs at the bottom of page.
Supply List
– NEWSPRINT LARGE SKETCH PAD FOR STUDIO WORK
Strathmore 300 Series Newsprint Pad *SMOOTH – 50 or 100 sheets 18’ x 24”
– Smaller sketchbooks for writing notes and doing small sketches.
-2-4 B Conte Pencils. (In black or what they call Peirre Noir)
– Kneaded Eraser
– A variety of Willow and Vine Charcoal. Get a variety. Softer to medium soft works best on the newsprint
– One-sided Razor Blades for sharpening your Conte Pencils
– Sharpie Markers- 2 large chisel point markers
Instructor Bio
I am inspired to portray the wonder and magic of a moment in time that makes my heart beat faster. I am interested in capturing Light and Mood through color, light, shape, and brushwork. My work is an interpretation of an experience, moment, subject, or place. Whether it be landscapes, seascapes, or portraits, I enjoy playing with impressionistic color to capture the sublime and fleeting moments that bring the viewer into that ephemeral moment. Much of my work is inspired by the spiritual and healing powers of God and his creations.
As a true Nature and lover of outdoor adventure, I spend a significant amount of time painting outdoors and working from life; immersed in the elements of raw energy, light, and Nature’s tapestry of complex colors. I feel the best way to study painting is from direct observation that is truthful; not only in the way it looks but the way it feels. Plein air painting and painting from life feeds my endless curiosity and fascination with light and color, and how to use that effectively in my work.
I also work indirectly, on larger studio paintings where I can spend more time developing my ideas and experimenting with various design motifs and color arrangements in a larger format. It is in these works that I can stretch my skills as a designer and colorist. Much of my studio work is sourced from my love of nature, and my life experiences. Most are sourced from my outdoor plein air work. I think of painting as music you can see or a visual poem, as paint to express feelings beyond words…to capture the awe and beauty of my subjects.
LIVE COURSE FAQ
How many registrations are required for a course to start?
A minimum of 8 registrations are required. If 8 registrations are not received by the time the course is 24 hours from starting, the course will be cancelled and all registrants will receive complete refunds.
What is the maximum number of people in a course?
This varies for each course. The maximum number of registrations is decided by the instructor.
Can I get a refund?
Up until 72 hours before a course’s first session you can receive a complete refund. You can cancel your registration via the My Account portal, or by contacting Registrations@Mastrius.com.
After this time no refunds will be given (if you have extenuating circumstances you believe justify a refund, contact us at Registrations@Mastrius.com).
Can I register for a course already in progress?
No. Once a course has started, no new registrations are accepted.
Where will my course be held?
All courses meet online over Zoom. You will need a device equipped with a camera and a microphone to fully participate.
If you have not used Zoom before, learn about how to use it here.
If you don’t regularly use Zoom, we recommend you join your first session 10-15 minutes early in case your computer needs to install or update Zoom.
How do I join my course?
You will receive a welcome email from Registrations@Mastrius.com when you register. This email includes the Zoom link to join your course session. You will also receive 24 hour and 2 hour reminder emails before each session, and each of these emails includes the Zoom link. You can also access the Zoom link to join your course in your MastriusChat group.
Are the sessions recorded?
Yes, every session is recorded and are typically available 24 hours after a session ends. All session recordings will remain available for the duration of the course, and for ONE YEAR following the last session. The recordings are viewable within the MastriusChat platform, and cannot be downloaded.
Workshop recordings may be offered for sale at a future time at Mastrius, with the consent of the instructor.
What if I miss a session?
You’ll be able to watch the session’s recording. If you have questions the recording doesn’t address, you can ask them in the chat feed of your course’s private MastriusChat group.
What is MastriusChat?
MastriusChat is an online discussion platform. You and your fellow course registrants will be assigned to a private MastriusChat group where you can connect and support eachother via the chat “feed”. Your group is also where you’ll access the session recordings. Other resources in your MastriusChat group include a link to join your course sessions, and a library your instructor can use to share resources.
What is a Navigator?
A Navigator is an artist who joins your course to ensure both instructor and registrants have an enjoyable experience. They support (as required) with technology, timekeeping, moderating questions, and between-session discussions on MastriusChat. The Navigator has also joined the course as participant, and just like you, they’re wanting to grow their skills and learn the material.
I’m not ready to register because I still have questions. Who do I contact?
We’d be happy to help!
Reach out to us at Mastrius@Mastrius.com and we’ll do our best to support you.
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