Portrait Drawing and Realism

          Module 1: Introduction to Portrait Drawing

Section 1: Drawing Tools and Materials
- Lesson 1: Introduction to Drawing Materials  
  - Module 1, Section 1, Lesson 1 Introduction to Drawing Materials  
- Lesson 2: Setting Up Your Workspace  
  - Module 1, Section 1, Lesson 2 Setting Up Your Workspace

Section 2: Basic Drawing Techniques
- Lesson 1: Fundamentals of Line Drawing  
  - Module 1, Section 2, Lesson 1 Fundamentals of Line Drawing  
- Lesson 2: Understanding Basic Shapes and Forms  
  - Module 1, Section 2, Lesson 2 Understanding Basic Shapes and Forms

Section 3: Exploring Portraits
- Lesson 1: What Makes a Portrait?  
  - Module 1, Section 3, Lesson 1 What Makes a Portrait?  
- Lesson 2: Introduction to Facial Features  
  - Module 1, Section 3, Lesson 2 Introduction to Facial Features

Section 4: Sketching and Drafting
- Lesson 1: Sketching with Guidelines  
  - Module 1, Section 4, Lesson 1 Sketching with Guidelines  
- Lesson 2: Drafting a Basic Portrait Outline  
  - Module 1, Section 4, Lesson 2 Drafting a Basic Portrait Outline

Section 5: Review and Practical Exercise
- Lesson 1: Recap of Basic Techniques  
  - Module 1, Section 5, Lesson 1 Recap of Basic Techniques  
- Lesson 2: Hands-on Practice Session  
  - Module 1, Section 5, Lesson 2 Hands-on Practice Session


Module 2: Understanding Facial Anatomy

Section 1: Head Structure and Proportions
- Lesson 1: Exploring Head Shapes and Proportions  
  - Module 2, Section 1, Lesson 1 Exploring Head Shapes and Proportions  
- Lesson 2: Using Proportions to Place Features  
  - Module 2, Section 1, Lesson 2 Using Proportions to Place Features

Section 2: The Eyes – Shape and Expression
- Lesson 1: Understanding the Structure of the Eye  
  - Module 2, Section 2, Lesson 1 Understanding the Structure of the Eye  
- Lesson 2: Capturing Expression Through Eyes  
  - Module 2, Section 2, Lesson 2 Capturing Expression Through Eyes

Section 3: The Nose – Structure and Shadows
- Lesson 1: Basic Structure and Forms of the Nose  
  - Module 2, Section 3, Lesson 1 Basic Structure and Forms of the Nose  
- Lesson 2: Shading Techniques to Show Volume in the Nose  
  - Module 2, Section 3, Lesson 2 Shading Techniques to Show Volume in the Nose

Section 4: The Mouth and Facial Expressions
- Lesson 1: Basic Anatomy of the Mouth  
  - Module 2, Section 4, Lesson 1 Basic Anatomy of the Mouth  
- Lesson 2: Techniques to Illustrate Expressions with the Mouth  
  - Module 2, Section 4, Lesson 2 Techniques to Illustrate Expressions with the Mouth

Section 5: Ears and Their Placement
- Lesson 1: Understanding Ear Structure  
  - Module 2, Section 5, Lesson 1 Understanding Ear Structure  
- Lesson 2: Positioning the Ears in a Portrait  
  - Module 2, Section 5, Lesson 2 Positioning the Ears in a Portrait


Module 3: Observational Drawing Techniques

Section 1: Observing Light and Shadow
- Lesson 1: How Light Shapes Form in Portraits  
  - Module 3, Section 1, Lesson 1 How Light Shapes Form in Portraits  
- Lesson 2: Identifying Shadow Patterns on the Face  
  - Module 3, Section 1, Lesson 2 Identifying Shadow Patterns on the Face

Section 2: Proportions and Placement from Observation
- Lesson 1: Observational Techniques for Accurate Proportions  
  - Module 3, Section 2, Lesson 1 Observational Techniques for Accurate Proportions  
- Lesson 2: Aligning Features Properly by Observation  
  - Module 3, Section 2, Lesson 2 Aligning Features Properly by Observation

Section 3: Capturing Facial Expressions
- Lesson 1: Observing Subtle Changes in Expression  
  - Module 3, Section 3, Lesson 1 Observing Subtle Changes in Expression  
- Lesson 2: Translating Observations into Drawing Techniques  
  - Module 3, Section 3, Lesson 2 Translating Observations into Drawing Techniques

Section 4: Adding Details Through Observation
- Lesson 1: Focusing on Fine Details: Wrinkles, Lines, and Texture  
  - Module 3, Section 4, Lesson 1 Focusing on Fine Details: Wrinkles, Lines, and Texture  
- Lesson 2: Balancing Detail with Overall Form  
  - Module 3, Section 4, Lesson 2 Balancing Detail with Overall Form

Section 5: Quick Sketching Practices
- Lesson 1: Quick Gesture Sketches for Facial Features  
  - Module 3, Section 5, Lesson 1 Quick Gesture Sketches for Facial Features  
- Lesson 2: Practicing Fast Observation to Improve Accuracy  
  - Module 3, Section 5, Lesson 2 Practicing Fast Observation to Improve Accuracy


Module 4: Shading and Value Techniques

Section 1: Introduction to Shading
- Lesson 1: Understanding the Basics of Shading  
  - Module 4, Section 1, Lesson 1 Understanding the Basics of Shading  
- Lesson 2: Tools and Techniques for Applying Shading  
  - Module 4, Section 1, Lesson 2 Tools and Techniques for Applying Shading

Section 2: Working with Value Scales
- Lesson 1: Creating and Using a Value Scale  
  - Module 4, Section 2, Lesson 1 Creating and Using a Value Scale  
- Lesson 2: Applying Value Scales to Show Depth in Portraits  
  - Module 4, Section 2, Lesson 2 Applying Value Scales to Show Depth in Portraits

Section 3: Understanding Light Sources and Shadows
- Lesson 1: Identifying and Utilizing Light Sources  
  - Module 4, Section 3, Lesson 1 Identifying and Utilizing Light Sources  
- Lesson 2: Techniques for Rendering Cast Shadows  
  - Module 4, Section 3, Lesson 2 Techniques for Rendering Cast Shadows

Section 4: Creating Depth Using Tone
- Lesson 1: Building Dimensionality with Tone Variations  
  - Module 4, Section 4, Lesson 1 Building Dimensionality with Tone Variations  
- Lesson 2: Blending Techniques for Smooth Transitions  
  - Module 4, Section 4, Lesson 2 Blending Techniques for Smooth Transitions

Section 5: Texture and Contrast in Portraits
- Lesson 1: Techniques for Adding Texture to Skin and Hair  
  - Module 4, Section 5, Lesson 1 Techniques for Adding Texture to Skin and Hair  
- Lesson 2: Enhancing Contrast to Define Facial Features  
  - Module 4, Section 5, Lesson 2 Enhancing Contrast to Define Facial Features


Module 5: Composing a Realistic Portrait

Section 1: Building the Portrait Composition
- Lesson 1: Establishing a Strong Focal Point  
  - Module 5, Section 1, Lesson 1 Establishing a Strong Focal Point  
- Lesson 2: Arranging Facial Features in Harmony  
  - Module 5, Section 1, Lesson 2 Arranging Facial Features in Harmony

Section 2: Developing a Sense of Background
- Lesson 1: Simple Background Techniques for Portraits  
  - Module 5, Section 2, Lesson 1 Simple Background Techniques for Portraits  
- Lesson 2: Integrating the Background with the Subject  
  - Module 5, Section 2, Lesson 2 Integrating the Background with the Subject

Section 3: Finalizing Portrait Details
- Lesson 1: Refining Lines and Features  
  - Module 5, Section 3, Lesson 1 Refining Lines and Features  
- Lesson 2: Enhancing Realism through Detail Adjustments  
  - Module 5, Section 3, Lesson 2 Enhancing Realism through Detail Adjustments

Section 4: Self-Critique and Adjustments
- Lesson 1: Assessing Your Own Work for Improvement  
  - Module 5, Section 4, Lesson 1 Assessing Your Own Work for Improvement  
- Lesson 2: Techniques for Correcting Proportions and Shading  
  - Module 5, Section 4, Lesson 2 Techniques for Correcting Proportions and Shading

Section 5: Final Portrait Practice Session
- Lesson 1: Guided Final Portrait Drawing  
  - Module 5, Section 5, Lesson 1 Guided Final Portrait Drawing  
- Lesson 2: Group Critique and Reflections on the Process  
  - Module 5, Section 5, Lesson 2 Group Critique and Reflections on the Process