Dramatic Portrait Drawing

b Class Description

Join me for “Drawing a Dramatic Portrait”, a detailed pencil drawing class where you’ll follow along to recreate a bold and character-filled scene.

This on-demand class walks you through every stage of creating a dramatic portrait full of storytelling and detail — from the initial idea to the final touches. While the expression is lively and humorous, the focus of the lesson is mastering the technical steps to create a complete and believable portrait in graphite.

During the Class You Will Learn:

🧠 Planning and Composition – Using AI and drawing software to gradually develop a unique reference image that looks exactly the way you want
🎩 Graphite Techniques for Hats – Use graphite dust and sponge shading to render a dark bowler hat with dimensional realism
😤 Drawing Bold Expressions – Layer facial features like the eyes, nose, mouth, and forehead using subtle tonal shifts and structural shading
🦷 Realism in the Mouth Area – Techniques for drawing the tongue, teeth, and interior mouth without over-detailing
👂 Refining Ears and Side Features – Subtle tonal mapping and use of contrast to make ears feel dimensional
🌫️ Background & Steam Effects – Create atmospheric effects using kneaded erasers and dust-blending to add whimsical storytelling elements
👔 Rendering the Shirt and Jacket – Build texture-rich fabric with rougher shading, controlled edges, seams, and cast shadows
🧽 Final Finishing Techniques – Use brushes, blenders, and pinpoint erasing to polish your work without over-smoothing

The Class Includes:

• Full Step-by-Step Video Instruction: Watch and draw along as I show every mark being made in real time
• On-Demand Access: Learn at your own pace, replay as needed
• Downloadable Reference PDF: Includes the final artwork and sketch reference

Designed for beginner to intermediate pencil artists

By the end of the class, you’ll have created a dramatic, whimsical graphite portrait and gained confidence in tackling complex scenes from start to finish.

🎓 Join now and bring your dramatic pencil portrait to life!