The complete online course of hyper-realistic pencil drawing, with the artist Alessandra Pagliuca.
Materials list
LEVEL 1 | The basics of hyper-realistic drawing
LESSON 1 | Tools and materials
LESSON 2 | Creation of the trace
LESSON 3 | Hyperrealistic drawing of a simple subject
Lesson 1 | Tools and materials
Lesson content
In this lesson, the materials to be purchased are listed, a demonstration on how to use them is performed, and a practical exercise will be done to gain confidence.
Video lesson duration: about 30 minutes
Time to devote to the lesson: about 1 hour
Subject: materials, demonstration and practical exercise
Difficulty level: easy
Lesson 2 | Creation of the trace
Lesson content
In this lesson we will address a delicate issue of the process of copying a photograph: the trace of the drawing. We will make the track with a simple image: a pair of dice.
Video lesson duration: about 30 minutes
Execution time: about 3 hours
Subject: a pair of dice
Difficulty level: medium
Preparatory phase:
Print the photo in A5 size
Cut out the A5 size sketch pad sheet
Cut out the A5-size acetate sheet
Lesson 3 | Hyperrealistic drawing of a simple subject
Lesson content
This lesson will be entirely dedicated to the realization of the detailed drawing of a pair of dice. You will see, step by step, how to tackle a job from beginning to end, with insights into useful techniques for each different step.
Video lesson duration: about 60 minutes (divided into two parts)
Execution time: about 8 hours
Subject: a pair of dice
Difficulty level: medium
* Use one of the two designs traced with gloss or grid, choosing the one that works best for you.
LEVEL 2 | Anatomical parts: intermediate
BLOCK 1 | The eyes (front and 3/4)
BLOCK 2 | The nose (front and 3/4)
BLOCK 3 | The mouth (closed and smiling)
+ INTRODUCTION (Preparatory phase)
Before starting
Lesson content
The preparatory phase is essential to be able to continue in subsequent lessons. The steps to follow before proceeding with each lesson are in fact the following (as indicated in the introductory video):
Introduction
Print the images of the handout in the formats indicated
Prepare the materials (see the list of handouts)
Create the track with one of the methods taught (see lesson 2 of level 1).
Put the tape on the edges of the drawing
Pin up the pencils as indicated in the lesson
BLOCK 1 | The eyes
Lesson content
In this lesson, you will perform the hyper-realistic drawing of an eye in front view and an eye in three-quarter view. During the lesson you will be provided with all the tips and techniques to create, step by step, the drawing with all the details. If you have doubts or difficulties in carrying out the work, you can contact the teacher for clarification and advice.
Front Eye video lesson duration: 90 minutes
Eye 3/4 video lesson duration: 60 minutes
Total execution time: about 10 hours
Difficulty level: intermediate
BLOCK 2 | The nose
Lesson content
In this lesson you will be making the hyper-realistic drawing of a nose in front view and a nose in three-quarter view. During the lesson you will be provided with all the tips and techniques to create, step by step, the drawing with all the details. If you have doubts or difficulties in carrying out the work, you can contact the teacher for clarification and advice.
Frontal nose video lesson duration: 70 minutes
Nose 3/4 video lesson duration: 70 minutes
Total execution time: about 8 hours
Difficulty level: intermediate
BLOCK 3 | The mouth
Lesson content
In this lesson you will perform the hyper-realistic drawing of a mouth with closed lips and a smiling mouth (with teeth in sight). During the lesson you will be provided with all the tips and techniques to create, step by step, the drawing with all the details. If you have doubts or difficulties in carrying out the work, you can contact the teacher for clarification and advice.
Closed mouth video lesson duration: 75 minutes
Smiling mouth video lesson duration: 65 minutes
Total execution time: about 8 hours
Difficulty level: intermediate
LEVEL 3 | Anatomical parts: advanced
BLOCK 1 | Skin, pores and wrinkles
BLOCK 2 | Hair (loss and styled)
BLOCK 3 | Beard (short and long)
+ INTRODUCTION (Preparatory phase)
Before starting
Lesson content
The preparatory phase is essential to be able to continue in subsequent lessons. The steps to follow before proceeding with each lesson are in fact the following (as indicated in the introductory video):
Introduction
Print the images of the handout in the formats indicated
Prepare the materials (see the list of handouts)
Create the track with one of the methods taught (see lesson 2 of level 1).
Put the tape on the edges of the drawing
Pin up the pencils as indicated in the lesson
BLOCK 1 | Skin and wrinkles
Lesson content
In this lesson the hyper-realistic drawing of a male cheek and an elderly person cheek will be performed, with particular attention to skin pores and wrinkles. During the lesson you will be provided with all the tips and techniques to create, step by step, the drawing with all the details. If you have doubts or difficulties in carrying out the work, you can contact the teacher for clarification and advice.
Skin lesson duration: 90 minutes
Wrinkles lesson duration: 80 minutes
Total execution time: 8 hours
Difficulty level: intermediate
BLOCK 2 | Hair
Lesson content
In this lesson, the hyper-realistic drawing of loose female hair and gathered female hair will be performed. During the lesson you will be provided with all the tips and techniques to create, step by step, the drawing with all the details. If you have doubts or difficulties in carrying out the work, you can contact the teacher for clarification and advice.
Loose hair lesson duration: 76 minutes
Styled hair lesson duration: 76 minutes
Total execution time: 12 hours
Difficulty level: advanced
BLOCK 3 | Beard
Lesson content
In this lesson, the hyper-realistic drawing of a short male beard and a long male beard will be performed. During the lesson you will be provided with all the tips and techniques to create, step by step, the drawing with all the details. If you have doubts or difficulties in carrying out the work, you can contact the teacher for clarification and advice.
Short beard lesson duration: 55 minutes
Long beard lesson duration: 55 minutes
Total execution time: 10 hours
Difficulty level: advanced
LEVEL 4 | The complete portrait
First part | The hair
Second part | The face
Third part | Neck and shoulder
+ INTRODUCTION (Preparatory phase)
Before starting
Lesson content
The preparatory phase is essential to be able to continue in subsequent lessons. The steps to follow before proceeding with each lesson are in fact the following (as indicated in the introductory video):
Introduction
Print the images of the handout in the formats indicated
Prepare the materials (see the list of handouts)
Create the track with one of the methods taught (see lesson 2 of level 1).
Pin up the pencils as indicated in the lesson
The complete portrait
Lesson content
In the fourth and last level of the hyper-realistic drawing online course, the complete portrait of a young woman will be created, to put into practice all the exercises carried out in the previous levels.
In this portrait the themes of the eyes, the nose, the mouth, the skin and the hair will be addressed, reaching up to the lace texture of the dress.
Total duration of lessons: 3.5 hours
Total execution time: 15 hours
Difficulty level: high
First part | Hair Completion of the hair of the proposed subject.
Second part | The face Completion of the subject's face, including eyes, nose, mouth, ear and skin texture.
Part three | Neck and shoulder Completion of the portrait by processing the missing parts, such as the shoulder, the back and the lace dress.
The teacher's drawings
When you've completed the hyperrealistic drawing online course, you can:
Publish your work in our community, and request any corrections and advice from the teacher. Post your work in this section: Community
Leave a comment or a feedback, always in the community section.
Request the nominative CERTIFICATE OF PARTICIPATION. To obtain the certificate, it's necessary to send photos of the completed drawings via email at the following address: info@alessandrapagliuca-learning.com. The teacher will then fill out the certificate. * To receive the certificate you must have performed all the exercises of the course.
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