1. Portraiture

2. Objectives- Unit 7 Demonstrate the step-by-step process of correctly drawing human facial proportions Draw the human face at several different angles Draw and render facial features accurately

3. What is a “Portrait” ? Definition- A likeness of a person, especially of the face, as a painting, drawing, or photograph Usually depicts a person from the shoulders-up

4. History of Portraiture The Egyptians (3000 B.C.E.) made sculptured monuments that were idealized portraits of their monarchs (intended to grant them immortality).

5. History of Portraiture In Asia, this religious use of the portrait was widespread until the 15th cent., when realistic Western portraiture began to influence Eastern art.

6. History of Portraiture In Europe, French court painters Fouquet and Limousin painted medieval portraits. This portrait is of Charles VII of France was commissioned (paid for) to capture his likeness.

7. History of Portraiture After many centuries in which generic representation had been the norm, distinctive portrait likenesses began to reappear in Europe in the 15 th century. This change reflected a new growth of interest in everyday life and individual identity during the Renaissance Da Vinci - Head of a Woman Three Quarters to the Left

8. During Baroque times (17 th – 18 th centuries), a portrait was often commissioned at a significant moment in someone's life, such as betrothal, marriage, or elevation to an office Where there cameras during this time? Or was a portrait the only way to capture these moments? History of Portraiture Frans Hals

9. The Flemish and German masters developed the three-quarter and frontal portrait types, which allowed greatly increased contact between subject and viewer and enhanced the illusion of vitality Anthony van Dyck became the leading Baroque court painter in England Anthony van Dyck, Self Portrait With a Sunflower History of Portraiture

10. Rembrandt was a Dutch painter and etcher who created over 80 self- portraits between 1625 – 1669 He created a detailed psychological autobiography, from his joyous and exalted youth to his agonized old age Rembrandt, Age 23 Famous Portrait Artists

11. Rembrandt (mid 1600’s) Age 55Age 34 Famous Portrait Artists

12. Edouard Manet (mid- 1800’s) Famous Portrait Artists

13. Thomas Sully (mid- 1800’s) Famous Portrait Artists

14. Mary Cassatt (late- 1800’s) Famous Portrait Artists

15. Alice Bailly (early- 1900’s) Rene Magritte (mid- 1900’s) Famous Portrait Artists

16. Andy Warhol (late- 1900’s) Famous Portrait Artists

17. Chuck Close (late- 1900’s) Famous Portrait Artists

18. Proportions of the Head Definition of “Proportion”- Part of the object compared to its whole All major features have a specific placement on the head in relationship to each other

19. Proportions of the Head

20. Head Shape The human head is shaped like an upside- down egg, created with a circle on top, and an arc underneath. The width is approx. ¾ the height (length) While the shape may vary slightly (along the jaw line and cheeks), this standard shape acts as a good starting template

21. Eyes The eyes fall approximately halfway down the height of the head Create 5 equally-spaced quadrants across the width of the face. Place the eyes in quadrants 2 and 4.

22. Eyes Process of drawing the eyes: Step 1Step 2 Step 3Step 4

23. Nose The nose is about halfway between the center of the eyes and the bottom of the chin The width of the nostrils extends to the tear ducts of the eyes ½ ½

24. Nose Process of drawing the nose:

25. Nose For the bridge of the nose: Do not draw a contour line that connects to the eyebrows! Instead, use shading to indicate the change of plane along the bridge

26. Mouth 2/ 3 1/3 The lips part approx. 1/3 of the distance between the bottom of the nose and the bottom of the chin The width of the lips extends to the center of the eyeballs

27. Mouth Process of drawing the mouth: Teeth:

28. Ears Draw between the bottom of the eyebrows, and the bottom of the nose On the front view, they lay flat against the head and are barely seen

29. Neck Necks are thicker than we imagine. They connect to the tissue under the earlobes, then flair in slightly. So they are almost as wide as the distance between the earlobes Do not give your portraits lollipop heads! (Large heads with skinny necks)

30. Hair Everyone’s hairline starts at a different height towards the top of the head. Draw where the hair begins on the head. Most hairstyles will extend a bit higher than the top of the head, especially thick, wavy, curly hairdos. Outline the hairdo first, then add interior details, then shading.

31. Hair Process of drawing hair (different styles):

32. Shading the Face Consider your light source. The bone structure of the face reflects light (cheek bones, nose, chin), leaving shadows in the eye sockets, nostrils, under the lower lip, and on the neck. Faces are rounded forms with smooth textures. Therefore, you should render with transitional value shading if you are going for rea

33. Portrait Views Front View ¾ View Profile/Side View

34. Angled Portraits Video- Drawing the Head from Any Angle (4:00) Video- Drawing the Head from Any Angle (4:00)

35. Cool-Looking Portraits! 20 Cool Portraits

36. Celebrity Portrait Study