In this weeks portrait session, tutor Luca Indraccolo will be working from a rim-lit image of model Rupert, where you’ll learn to control value and edges to create dramatic lighting on black paper.
Materials used: Polychromos coloured pencils (black, white, and three cold greys) on black A4 paper, Staedtler Mars Plastic eraser, Tombow Mono Zero erasers.

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<p data-start="116" data-end="560">Join Tutor Luca Indraccolo for a portrait drawing session with model Rupert, working from a rim-lit profile on black paper. You&rsquo;ll focus on blocking in the main shapes, checking proportions, and building values against a dark ground. Greys are layered before whites, edges are adjusted to keep attention on the face, and erasers are used actively to pull out light, texture, and contrast.</p>
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<p>This session mimics the structure of a traditional life drawing class. You will see one or more photographs to draw or paint from. Tutor Luca Indraccolo will be doing an online demonstration next to the video and will be giving hints and tips in the live chat. <br /><br />Once you have registered you will be sent a link to a private web page where you will be able to access the live stream at the date and time of broadcast. You will also have access to the video for 30 days after the session, and will be able to download the photographs used in the session so you can continue to work in your own time. <br /><br /><strong>If you're planning on watching more than one session a month then you <a href="../subscription">will save money with a subscription</a>. </strong> If you already have a Raw Umber Subscription then you can access this session <a href="https://rawumberstudios.com/my-account/">from your account</a>.</p>

Rupert: An online portrait drawing session

Luca Indraccolo