Learn the correct proportions of the human head and work from proportion charts developed by court portrait artists in Renaissance era. Each class, we will work on a different aspect of proportion; profile, full face, ¾ view, and odd facial expressions. We will work from proportion charts, and sketch the head in great detail before painting. Learn how to use negative space, and proportion to get a likeness. Start with a photo reference for first class, then a live model. Learn full face proportions and work from a photo reference, then a live model. Learn dramatic portraiture by painting from a photo of a costumed model, and dramatic lighting by painting from a photo of a candle-lit model. Great class to learn how to make portraits using pastel. Open to beginners and advanced.