Learn to draw realistic faces
6 weeks | 2 h / session
Discover the fundamentals and expressive possibilities of portrait drawing in this structured course designed for beginner to intermediate adult artists. Students will focus exclusively on drawing the human face, working through a series of guided studies and exercises that build confidence in capturing accurate proportions, expressive features, and convincing three-dimensional form using graphite pencil. Through live demonstrations, progressive exercises, and step-by-step instruction, students will deepen their understanding of:
- Facial proportions, structure, and measuring techniques
- Drawing eyes, noses, mouths, ears, and hair with clarity and realism
- Light, shadow, and value to create depth and three-dimensional form
- Composition, angles, and capturing likeness
- Graphite techniques for line weight, shading, texture, and refinement
Whether you’re building essential skills or strengthening your portrait-drawing practice, this course provides the guidance, structure, and supportive feedback needed to grow as a confident portrait artist.
Meet the Instructor
Ivana Tovilla-Batiz is an honours graduate of OCAD University’s Drawing & Painting program and a proud RHAS alumna who began her artistic journey with us over a decade ago. With years of experience teaching drawing, Ivana brings both technical mastery and a passion for nurturing artistic growth in her students. Her teaching emphasizes the expressive power of traditional dry mediums—such as graphite, charcoal, and conté—helping students develop strong foundational skills and confidence in their mark-making. Through the AICAD Exchange, Ivana studied abroad at the Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA), and she has also attended the prestigious Pre-College Summer Intensive Program for Illustration at Parsons The New School in New York. Drawing on her diverse training and professional practice, Ivana’s workshop invites students to explore the rich potential of black-and-white drawing, focusing on depth, value, contrast, and the play of light and shadow across different materials.
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