Classical Portrait Drawing: The Renaissance Man’s Method
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Learn to cultivate active curiosity while exploring Leonardo da Vinci’s drawing techniques to create a classical portrait drawing with materials used in the Renaissance era
The artistic legacy that the great Leonardo da Vinci left on the art world is undeniable. Michele Bajona is a contemporary figurative artist with a passion for the history and teachings of classical renaissance painters. He has taught renaissance art history at several universities, institutes, and conferences across the globe.
In Michele’s first course, he teaches students how to create striking watercolor portraits with a live model. In this course, Michele takes you on a trip through the renaissance period to discover the works of “the renaissance man” and learn his invaluable drawing methods. Are you ready to create an artistic portrait filled with the knowledge and skill of Leonardo da Vinci’s techniques?
Meet Michele and learn about his journey towards becoming an artist and teacher. Explore his artistic references and hear about the renaissance artists that most inspire him.
Discover the renaissance movement by putting Leonardo da Vinci’s work into context. Explore the life, career, and works of the artist, along with the legacy and insight he bequeathed to the art world. Learn about the art materials used during the renaissance and how to use them. See the importance of tonal values when creating light and shadows.
Observe how Leonardo depicted nature and draw a step-by-step study of one of his botanical drawings. Then, see some of his extraordinary anatomical drawings and draw your own. Learn about proportions, gestures, and how to capture the essence of a person by observing how Leonardo made the study of a human head.
Prepare for your portrait drawing by learning to choose a good reference photo and seeing some basic composition rules. Sketch the structure and construction lines of your drawing and create your tonal values, before adding the features and details. Finish your portrait by adding small details, analyzing your drawing for mistakes, and seeing how to fix them.
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