Portrait Drawing - Theory and Practice #1
- August 18, 2012 · 12:00 PM
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Hi everyone,
I would like to start a series of sessions for us to assist each other in mastering Portrait Drawing. The sessions will be half theory and half practice.
The theory I will be presenting will be from the following texts (both are available from Dymocks):
(1) 'The Complete Guide to Drawing & Illustration' by Peter Gray.
(2) 'The Complete Introduction to Drawing' by Barrington Barber.
If you can, please get yourself one of these books and have some background reading on the 'Portrait Drawing' section before each session.
What to bring:
(1) Pencils: A useful starting set would be H, HB, 2B and 6B.
(2) Eraser: should be neither too hard nor too spongy.
(3) Paper: A4 sketchpad (ideal) or photocopy paper or scrap paper.
(4) A sharp knife or scalpel for fashioning the points of your pencils.
(5) A pen and notepad to take notes.
(6) A good attitude and willingness to learn and/or review your knowledge about Art and drawing in general.
Costs:
$3 per person to cover the cost of room booking, presentation materials, handouts and equipment hire (if required).
Cheers,
Khoa
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Ann
Thanks for organising this Khoa! It was really enjoyable! looking forward to the next session!
August 20
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Francesca
Very enjoyable. Great to have so many different heads to draw and really focus the eye. Thanks Khoa for all the work you put in. And yes I would love a copy of the handout if any left. It was a lovely intro to group for me, seemed like a pretty easy going group
August 19
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leah smith
Koah's preparation and tute were well appreciated and well organised. Ran well also due to the group's previous experience in life drawing classes. Almost everyone modeled once and everyone got a number of ten minute structural pieces done. Fun and friendly group. Need more of this event. Weekly would be ace!
August 19
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Khoa
Hi everyone, I still have some spare handouts from the presentation. Please let me know if you are interested in having them.
Ideally, you should do some drawing practice before the next session. Cheers Khoa
August 18
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Francesca
Hi Khoa, yes, thanks I would like a copy of today's handout, and I really appreciate all your effort organisiing this class. It was a lovely intro to this group for me and I found people very open and friendly. Looking forward to the next one. Getting to draw so many different heads was really good in focussing the eye. Francesca
August 18
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Angie T
Hi Khoa, I would like to have some a copy of the handout for the class today. Much thanks, see you next class, angie
August 19
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Alley
Thank you Khoa and to all who participated in today's session. I had such a lovely time and have already started practicing! Lol! See you all again soon! Well done Khoa, thank you sooo much for a pleasant and fun experience! Cheers!!
August 18
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Francesca
I will try to make it . I may join you all late, but now it does not look like I can get away from my family. My apologies for any inconvenience.
August 18
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Theresa Muscat
Hi Khoa,
Sorry for the late notice, I wont be able to get there today. I thought maybe John might be able to go in my place. I look forward to the next class which I will definately be there. Kindest Theresa
August 18
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Paul Brazzoduro
will there be bins and washing facilities? pencils, particularly charcoal make a mess
August 17
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Nimal Taz Khan
Hey Guys, I was hoping to come tomorrow. But I had a minor surgery and not feeling well. so I will let my place to someone who keen to come and learn. See you on next event.
August 17
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Ann
Thank you for extending the spots Khoa! Been visiting this page hoping that there's another chance. Really looking forward to it! :)
August 13
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Alley
Thank you soooooo very much Kobe for making room for me (and a few more!) so excited and looking forward to the session and to meet everyone!!!
August 12
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Khoa
Hi everyone, I have added another 5 spots and a waiting list will be on after 40 has rsvped 'Yes'
August 12
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Alley
:( sad to miss out (meetup days there are two spots left!) please organize another time soon!
August 12
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Katrina
Looks like the event is full. If there is any more room Id love to attend. Look forward to the nect one. Thanks Katrina
August 11
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tamar dolev
Hi. I also enjoy using pen more than pencil. I enjoy the overlapping effect you can get using pen. Thanks for organising this event khoa :) Tamar
August 7
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Sue Chakravarty
Thanx Khoa :) I've actually been sketching with pens for over a decade & more comfortable with it than using pencils - yes it leaves very little room for error but it's my medium of choice. And I've done potraits with pen. However, I will certainly bring pencils & see how we go :) looking forward to the meetup!
August 7
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Khoa
Hi Sue, it is best to use pencils for portrait drawing as per instructions in the prescribed textbooks. When you are confident enough with portrait drawing, you can use pens -:)
August 6
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Sue Chakravarty
I normally sketch with pens - is it fine if I do that? Or do I have to use a pencil?
August 6
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Marilia
The dates and venues keep changing cant keep up will have to give this a miss though goodluck to all going
August 6
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Edith Butterfly
I'm confused. Last time I looked it was the 11th August in the city, Is this a second date/time/place or has it been changed? Thanks
August 1
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Francesca
Sorry I cannot make this date - perhaps the next one. Clearly the idea has struck a chord with so many interested
July 8
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Suzanne
Am interested in attending, unfortunately busy all of that weekend. Will keep tuned for further developments. Thanks very much for this idea!
July 7
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Khoa
Evelyn, I am currently in the process of booking the facility. I am hoping to get the above date at this stage. Please join us for the next session in the future.
July 7
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Khoa
Hi eleni, I hope everyone gets their portraits at the end of these sessions. Ideally, you draw other people, and they draw you. Hope this helps
July 4
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A former member
Cannot do this date but interested for next time. Interested to know ... who is the model?
July 4
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Khoa
Thanks Nicky. I will locate the venue, and if required, we all share a few cold donations for the venue hire. Cheers, Khoa
July 3
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Nicky Perkin
Hi everyone, sorry can't help with the venue this time as i'm away 25th July - 25th August, but next meetup happy to provide venue. Regards Nicky
July 3
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Mike Burton
This sounds like a good idea... I've been focusing on painting portraits recently and think it'd be good to share and also get some feedback.
July 2
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Nimal Taz Khan
Hey Khoa, I am also interested in participate. Please let me know the venue and what should I bring ?
July 2
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Khoa
Hi Milena, thanks for that! Will let you know when this meetup is on a Sunday. If you miss out on 1 or more sessions, just go with your own pace, and you will be fine. Cheers, Khoa
July 2
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milena marin
I 'd love to attend, but unfortunately I work on Saturdays. If you have a meetup on Sunday, please let me know. :)
July 2
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Khoa changed the date and time from Sunday, May 19, 2013 at 8:07 AM to Saturday, July 28, 2012 at 2:00 PM
July 2
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