The workshop is about constructing the head, not drawing a portrait, although a portrait may be drawn using this method.  It is also an effective method to draw a believable head from imagination. Beginning with the ball as the basic shape of the human head, we will follow a process using the Loomis method (Andrew Loomis*) to construct a human head with a simple line drawing.  The method focuses on shape, proportion, and structure of the head.  Instruction will not address detailed rendering, edge control, value (other than a simple separation between areas of light and dark), or color.  There'll be opportunity to draw the head in profile, full frontal, and 3/4 view. You'll draw -- not from a photo -- but from one of the busts (fondly referred to as the deadheads) in the classroom.

$40 for CAL members; $80 for non-members

For student 18 years and older

Class size is limited to 14

In the classroom at the Conroe Art League's Madeley Fine Art Gallery, 127 Simonton St., Conroe TX 77301

Ken, in terms of studying how to draw and paint, is largely an autodidact.  While over the years, he has taken some workshops, much of his studying has involved skimming through art books and fast forwarding through YouTube videos.  He prefers drawing to painting, but when he does paint, he paints with watercolor.  You can find Ken on Instagram at Kenroy2589.

Supply list

Drawing or sketching paper, size 11 x 14

Vine or willow charcoal, charcoal pencil (H, 2B, or 4B), or pencil (H, 2B, or 4B), or pastel pencil.  There is no need to buy all of these.  Pick one, but no more than two.  If you choose to use charcoal or regular pencil, you'll want to have at least two degrees of hardness with one being H.

Chamois, cloth, paper towel, or eraser of your choice, depending on the type of drawing implement you choose.

Stumps (a pack with a variety of  sizes is fine)

Sandpaper block or a sheet of sandpaper (finer vs. coarser)

An Exacto knife, razor blade, or other sharpening device only if you feel comfortable using one of these. 

The classroom has, for your use, both table and floor easels, drawing boards (large), and a couple of drawing horses.

*Andrew Loomis (1892-1959) was an illustrator, advertising designer, teacher, and author.  Many of his books about art are still in print.