In this DVD, you will learn how to construct a female portrait using construction and abstraction methods from front view, 3/4 view and profile.  Along with the several comprehensive demonstrations, there are also demonstrations on form design, abstraction design, the features of the face and more.  The expanded demonstrations also cover drawing in both charcoal as well as graphite.  This DVD is packed with academic information, watch it in small portions, then watch it again and again to absorb it all. Instructor for this title: Ron Lemen

• Tools for Drawing
• Construction Method
• Abstraction Method
• Naturalistic Drawing
• Facial Features
• Multiple Angles
• Proportions
• Shading and Lighting
• Controlling Tone and Line

Chapters
1. Elements
2. Warm Up
3. Front View - Part A
4. Front View - Part B
5. Front 3/4 View
6. Profile - Part A
7. Profile - Part B
8. Front View #2 Long Rendering - Part A
9. Front View #2 Long Rendering - Part B
10. Front View #2 Long Rendering - Part C
11. 3/4 View #2
12. 3/4 View in Graphite - Part A
13. 3/4 View in Graphite - Part B
14. Mini - Profile Portrait in Charcoal

• Product Code: RLE02
• ISBN: 1-59762-789-5
• UPC: 805366017767
• Duration: 355 minutes
• Formats: DVD-ROM, Digital Download, Online Subscription

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Ron Lemen

sketches • paintings • drawings • illustrations

Ron's art career first started in the Action Sports Industry working as a layout artist, logo designer, and board graphic illustrator. Moving in to more involved illustrations and conceptual design, he went back to school and is a graduate of the Atelier System, classically trained, and a former pupil of Sebastian Capella, Spanish portrait virtuoso. He has been a concept designer and art director in the video game industry for 10 years with dozens of clients including Sony, Activision, Ubi Soft, Mattel and more. Now freelancing fulltime, his clients include Blizzard, Time Warner, Wizards of the Coast, Marvel Comics, Disney, and more. In addition to illustrating and Portrait Painting, Ron has been an art instructor for the last 19 years. Together with his wife Vanessa, the two run their art school in Encinitas Ca., Studio 2nd Street.com, where they instruct classical foundation, fine art painting, illustration and conceptual design. Ron is also a faculty member at LAAFA and with TAD.org.