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Join artist and teacher Ann Witheridge from the London Fine Art Studios for a fun and creative drawing workshop.
In this one hour session, we will look at how the portrait can be sketched and drawn following some simple guidelines and lessons. We will look at the proportion of the head and features, a formula for the placement of the features and an analysis of what creates different expressions. This is a practical session and you can work in pairs or from your imagination. We will discuss why working from photographs is not as beneficial as working from life or your imagination, or other artists drawings.
Essential materials: Paper, sketchbook, pencils
Additional materials (if you have them): Toned paper, pencils (preferably soft, like 4b), pencil, sharpener, eraser, charcoal and chalk (to go with the toned paper)
About
Ann Witheridge is the Founder of London Fine Art Studios, a school dedicated to teaching the classical techniques of drawing and painting.
Ann first established the studio in 2004 and has since presided over the organisation growing significantly and going from strength to strength. After graduating from Christ’s College, Cambridge, Ann moved to Italy to study art full time.
Today, Ann writes regularly for periodicals and makes media appearances, and works for various museums, including Leighton House Museum.