About this Event
Introduction to Portrait Drawing with Santosh Gottapu
Learn to Draw People. Learn to See People.
Turn a blank sheet of paper into a portrait that feels alive.
With over 15 years of experience in portrait drawing and hyper-realistic art, I’ll guide you through the techniques I’ve developed to capture not just how someone looks, but the character, emotion and spirit behind their face.
This 4-week Portrait Drawing & Painting Course is designed for beginners, developing artists and anyone who simply wants to discover the joy of creating realistic portraits.
You’ll learn how to:
- Master facial proportions, anatomy and structure
- Understand light, shadow and the subtle planes of the face
- Create realistic skin, hair, eyes and facial textures
- Develop depth, contrast and three-dimensional form
- Work with graphite, charcoal and painting techniques
- Study expressions and capture the personality behind a face
- Transform your observations into hyper-realistic portraits
Each session combines step-by-step demonstrations, hands-on practice and individual feedback, helping you understand why a portrait works, not simply copying what you see.
Whether you've never drawn a portrait before or you're looking to take your existing skills to the next level, you'll have the freedom to experiment, make mistakes, improve and develop your own artistic style.
Come with a pencil. Leave with a portrait you never thought you could create.
Your journey from seeing a face to bringing it to life starts here.
Event venue & nearby stays
StudioEMJ, 22 Carlton Road, South Croydon, United Kingdom
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