Supplies Needed for Drawing a Portrait

Series Summary

From the time of cavemen, drawing has been not only a way of communication but a form of expression. It wasn't until paper became readily available in Europe in the 1400's that the masters of drawing such as Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo set the standard for great artistry. Since that time, not only have many more people become masters but the forms used for drawing have evolved as well. New canvases such as computers and software have opened a whole new realm of art that was not available even 30 years ago. Even the way we look at art has even changed. Forms of abstract art that are argued by some to not be art at all hold as much value as a clearly drawn person.

In this series of free art lessons on video, you'll learn how to draw a portrait. Expert David A. Clemen takes you through the drawing process step-by-step, offering tips and advice for drawing a person's face, the eyes, eyebrows, the nose, lips and ears. You'll also learn how to add a background and frame your portrait as well. So watch these free videos and learn how to draw a portrait today.

Video Transcript

"Hi, today, we're going to draw on coquille board. On this one, it's a little bit more advanced. I'm actually going to do a portrait. A face of a woman. Right now, I'm just going to go over the supplies you're going to need. This is a sheet of coquille board, which is spelled c-o-q-u-i-l-l-e. It's roughly five to six dollars a sheet but it's definitely worth the price. I've got a number two pencil, which you can find in any drawer in your house. I've got two colored pencils. I've got a baby blue and I've got a dark black. The black's the most important one. I've got a gum eraser or some people call it a kneaded eraser. And I've got two rulers. I've got a clear measurement ruler and, well, I guess every ruler is a measurement ruler but you can see the measurements through and then this is just a regular metal ruler with a cork bottom. I've got an electric pencil sharpener and I've got an Exacto blade to cut the board out when we get to that part. Drawing table that has a, it's basically like a cutting mat on top of the table. It's like a self-healing mat. So, those are the supplies we're going to use today and I think you'll be pleased with the results."