Portrait Drawing (3 sessions)
October 15, 2026 · 6:30 PM
Drawing New York, 15 Gramercy Pk S
A three-session portrait drawing course covering head structure, massing shapes, anatomy, likeness, rendering, and aesthetic additions.
Develop a portrait drawing from initial block-in through rendering in three Thursday sessions on October 15, 22, and 29, with a specified materials list.
3 sessions \- Thursdays October 15\, 22\, & 29 \| 6:30\-9:30pm In this course, students will learn the fundamentals of portrait drawing from the initial block-in stage to creating a final developed image. Katya will walk through the principles of beginning a portrait, followed by basic form rendering. This course focuses on anatomy, structure, likeness, and precision of materials to create a confident drawing with visual expression. **Materials:** Strathmore 400 series Drawing Paper, smallest 9”x12” or largest 18”x24” 4H, 2H, H, HB pencils (Staedler brand recommended) Kneaded eraser Tombow mono zero eraser, round tip (highly recommended) (Staedler) Sandpaper lead pointer pad X-acto knife Soft brush Blending stump **Week 1:** The Structure of the Head **Week 2:** Specificity & Massing-In Shapes **Week 3:** Rendering & Aesthetic Additions