Portrait Drawing in Graphite | Lyn Diefenbach

Experience the wonderful world of pencil drawing using the portrait as your subject. In this 1 day workshop, Lyn will take you through the basic skills of portrait drawing showing how to gain a good likeness and sculpt the planes of the face. You will work from your own photo reference.

Included in your workshop is a FREE video introducing you to the fundamentals of technical know-how valued at $30.

Once you have booked in, please log in to your student portal to see the free video from Lyn that you must watch before coming to the workshop. THIS IS ESSENTIAL VIEWING!.

What will I learn?

Through demonstrations and a series of ‘hands-on’ exercises, you will learn easy methods for drawing portraits in pencil.

Who is this course suitable for?

This workshop is suitable for all skill levels.
Ask our friendly team for advice if you are not sure if this workshop is for you.

What do I need to bring?

Paper:
2 sheets of drawing paper eg Strathmore regular surface – no smaller than 16” x 20” or 41cm x 51cm
Pencils:
One each of 2B, 3B, 4B and 6B

Erasers:
Kneadable eraser
One white plastic Maped “Epure” eraser
One Tombo Mono Zero Silver 2.3mm round (pen style) eraser

Drawing Board:
Piece of one half-inch-thick (13mm) Foam Core

Other:
2 Drawing Clips – Large
A soft brush for dusting eraser crumbs
#1 X-Acto knife
Paper Towels

What is provided?

• Easels, tables and chairs
• tea and coffee (you might like to bring your own cup)
• a friendly, supportive and encouraging learning environment
• connection to the Bienarté art community

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About the Artist

What has Lyn been up to in 2024!

I don’t think my feet have touched the ground this year. In summary:
. 4 international conventions - 2 on the ground, 2 online
. 7 international online demonstrations (often at obscure hours)
. 4 judging gigs that I remember
. 2 major commissions in oil (one huge!)
. 59 (ish) days teaching, 5 more to go
. Award of Excellence at the International Association of Pastel Societies Convention
. Selection for International Guild of Realism Exhibition in US
. First professional teaching video released internationally
In between I’ve somehow managed to find time to produce over 30 paintings – studio work, plein air. And I’ve kept up my journals because too much painting is never enough!