Statue of David Portrait Drawing

b Class Description

Join me in this immersive pencil drawing class where you’ll learn how to render the powerful expression and solid form of Michelangelo’s David in stunning detail. This hyper-realistic portrait study focuses not only on capturing the character of the sculpture, but also on creating the illusion of smooth, chiseled marble. Ideal for intermediate to advanced artists, this A3-sized project gives you the space to develop subtle textures and complex shading with precision.

Your Learning Journey Includes:

🎭 Sculptural Realism: Learn how to render marble texture and carved details with depth and believability.
🪨 Stone Surface Effects: Discover techniques to replicate imperfections like pitting, weathering, and chisel marks.
🌗 Mastering Contrast: Use dramatic value shifts to sculpt dimensional forms and add drama to your drawing.
👁️ Expressive Detail: Learn how to draw focused features such as eyes, nose, and mouth with crisp definition and soft gradation.
🖌️ Advanced Blending Techniques: Use a variety of tools like stumps, erasers and more to control transitions and create smooth, realistic finishes.
📏 Working Large-Scale: Gain experience drawing at A3 size, allowing for refined detail and more freedom with tonal development.
🧰 Efficient Workflow: Learn how to manage large areas of graphite while keeping edges clean and crisp.

Tools for Success:

📄 Downloadable Template: A printable tiled A3 sketch outline to help you start with accurate feature placement.
🎥 Real-Time Instruction: Follow each step of the process with me in real time, seeing exactly how I build form and texture.
📥 Reference Pack: Includes the high-resolution reference image and the sketch template to print and work from.

Designed for Growth:

This class is designed to push your skills in drawing realism with graphite. Whether you’re looking to master subtle shading or bring a sense of drama to your portraits, this project delivers valuable experience in working with large-scale drawings and challenging materials like stone.

Capture the Strength and Soul of a Masterpiece:

By the end of this class, you’ll have a striking graphite rendering of David’s face — and a deeper understanding of how to turn simple materials into powerful, realistic art.

👉 Join now and bring classical sculpture to life on your page.