Realistic Portrait Workshop

Who hasn’t come across a drawing manual full of theories on how to draw a nose, or techniques for sketching eyes and ovals starting from triangles and crossed lines? 🥸

​If those rigid schemes have only left you confused and haven’t led to satisfying results... 👉 this workshop is for you.

​Here, we set aside prepackaged theories and return to the essence:
The ability to truly observe a face, and the practical tools to translate it effectively into an authentic, realistic portrait.

​Alessia Sinopoli will guide you step by step to realistic portraiture – all the way through from breaking down the rules to preservation and digitization of your portrait!

​For this special workshop, we offer four potential Sundays for you to choose from 🤍 Please RSVP via email to [email protected] indicating your availability:

​October 5, 14:00 - 18:00h
October 19, 14:00 - 18:00h
October 26, 14:00 - 18:00h
November 9, 14:00 - 18:00h

​Are you still here? 😊 Great! Have a look at the details of this stunning upcoming workshop:

​Your teacher Alessia Sinopoli will guide you step by step:

​Introduction: Breaking down the rules and rebuilding through observation...

• ​Why many common portrait drawing rules are misleading
• ​Recognizing and avoiding typical mistakes
• ​Looking beyond lines and measurements
• ​Deep facial observation using photographic references
• ​Identifying the key features for an effective portrait

​Building the sketch with the grid technique

• ​Setting up the grid to transfer the photo reference to paper
• ​Drawing essential guidelines: main facial features; shadow areas; highlight points

​The magic of hatching and volume construction

• ​Overcoming the fear of hatching
• ​Hatching techniques to build shadows and depth
• ​Using pencils of different hardness to shape volume
• ​Changing perspective and training the eye

​Personalized feedback and open exchange

• ​Solving doubts and difficulties with the support of the instructor
• ​One-on-one guidance to overcome individual challenges

​Finishing and caring for your drawing

• ​Apply fixative to the drawing
• ​Signature placement
• ​Preservation and digitization of your portrait

​Booking Information
=> Max. 8 people
=> Level: Beginners and all levels
=> Technique: Pencils on paper
=> All materials provided: Paper, pencils, precision eraser, reference photo
=> Price: €45 per person (€35 for the first three to sign up)

Host or Publisher Kunstraum Heartspace