In my fourth and final colored pencil class we worked on portraits from a model. I only did this one other time in 2009 so I was really out of practice (to say the least). There were people in the class who had never drawn a portrait before (so I didn’t feel that self conscious). We had the same pose the whole session so we had time to start over or keep working on the same drawing. I drew standing up at an easel which is such a great way to work.
©2012 Carolyn A Pappas, Portrait Sketch. Colored Pencil in 8.5 x 11 inch sketchbook.
Drawing a portrait in colored pencil from scratch was a little unusual for me because I couldn’t erase, but it was also a good thing because I wasn’t able to erase away my whole drawing. Even though my portrait itself was rubbish, it was a good exercise that I don’t get to do often.
My overall impression of this class was that it was more of a drawing class than a colored pencil class. However, It was a still a great experience, even though it was not what I was expecting. I really liked the instructor Tom Grady and would definitely take another class with him, especially a portrait or figure class, or oil or acrylic painting.
I am really glad that I signed up for this class, not only for a chance to get out of the house, but also as an investment in myself.
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