How to Draw a Portrait in Shadow

b Class Description

Discover how to bring dramatic light and shadow to life in this compelling pencil portrait class. In this lesson, we’ll draw a striking face illuminated by dappled light filtered through a woven straw hat—an atmospheric and technically exciting project that will challenge and grow your drawing skills.

🎨 What You’ll Learn in This Class:

👒 Straw Hat Texture – Learn how to realistically draw a woven straw effect with light breaking through the gaps.
🧥 Soft Focus Fabrics – Explore techniques to suggest out-of-focus clothing that gently recedes into the background.
🌑 Dark Complexion Portraiture – Master the tonal control needed to draw skin with a rich, deep value while maintaining form and detail.
💡 Dappled Light Effects – Discover how to create a convincing pattern of cast light and shadow over the contours of the face.
👄 Highlighting Form – Add dimension to lips and facial features by carefully placing highlights and reflected light.

🖋️ What’s Included:

📽️ Step-by-Step Video Instruction – Narrated in real time so you can draw along at your own pace.
📥 Downloadable Reference Materials – Includes all the photo references and guides you need.
📆 Lifetime, On-Demand Access – Rewatch anytime, anywhere to perfect your techniques.

🖤 Master the Art of Light and Texture:

By the end of this class, you’ll have completed a portrait full of contrast, texture, and depth—plus gained new skills to tackle complex lighting and patterns in your future artwork.

Join the class today and bring this dramatic portrait to life one pencil stroke at a time!