Week 4: Approaches to Head Drawing of the Old Masters

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Instructor: Glenn Vilppu
Subjects: Drawing
Topics: Drawing Exercises, Head & Portrait
Mediums: Digital Tablet
Duration: 54m 22s

In week four with instructor Glenn Vilppu, you will examine how the Old Masters approach head drawing. Glenn will draw over and analyze several masterworks by Leonardo da Vinci, Gian Lorenzo Bernini, Anthony van Dyck, etc. You will look closely at how the masters employed basic head structure, planes, and anatomy in their creation.

Throughout this course, you’ll have access to the NMA community for feedback and critiques to improve your work as you progress.

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