Classical Portrait Drawing: The Renaissance Man’s Method
A course by Michele Bajona , Contemporary Figurative Artist
Learn to cultivate active curiosity while exploring Leonardo da Vinci’s drawing techniques to create a classical portrait drawing with materials used in the Renaissance era
The artistic legacy that the great Leonardo da Vinci left on the art world is undeniable. Michele Bajona is a contemporary figurative artist with a passion for the history and teachings of classical renaissance painters. He has taught renaissance art history at several universities, institutes, and conferences across the globe.
In Michele’s first course, he teaches students how to create striking watercolor portraits with a live model. In this course, Michele takes you on a trip through the renaissance period to discover the works of "the renaissance man" and learn his invaluable drawing methods. Are you ready to create an artistic portrait filled with the knowledge and skill of Leonardo da Vinci’s techniques?
What will you learn in this online course?
21 lessons & 22 downloads
- 99% positive reviews (436)
- 13,092 students
- 21 lessons (4h 25m)
- 22 additional resources (10 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: English, Spanish, French, Italian, Portuguese, Turkish
- Spanish · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch · English · Turkish
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
What is this course's project?
Draw a portrait from a photo reference using Leonardo da Vinci’s favorite drawing techniques.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
For art lovers and drawing enthusiasts who want to learn artistic portrait-drawing techniques.
Requirements and materials
No previous drawing is required, just an open mind ready to explore new techniques.
As for materials, you will need paper, red, black, and white chalk, ink, a nib, brushes, and watercolors. Further details on the materials required are given at the beginning of the course.
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Michele Bajona
A course by Michele Bajona
Michele Bajona is an architect-turned-painter whose artwork has been exhibited throughout America and Europe. He attended the Art Student League in New York City and is a member of Cercle Artístic de Sant Lluc in Barcelona. He currently resides in Mexico City, where he continues to paint and teaches art. He has given masterclasses at Museums and cultural institutions.
In addition to solo and collective exhibitions across the globe, he won the first prize for best video documentary at the 54th Venice Art Biennial, Padiglione Italia.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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About Me
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Influences
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U2
The Renaissance Movement and Leonardo da Vinci
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Introducing the Renaissance Movement
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The Art and Life of Leonardo da Vinci
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Drawing Materials of the Renaissance
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Support Preparation 1
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Support Preparation 2
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Lights and Shadows
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U3
Anatomy and Proportions
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Botanical Drawings 1
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Botanical Drawings 2
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Anatomical Drawings
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Proportions: Portrait Study 1
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Proportions: Portrait Study 2
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U4
Drawing a Portrait in Leonardo’s Style
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Preparations and Composition
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Gesture and Drawing Structure
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Tonal Values
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Features and Details 1
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Features and Details 2
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Final Revision
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U5
Presenting and Preserving Your Portrait
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How To Take Pictures of Your Work
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Preservation
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FP
Final project
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Draw with Leonardo: The Reinassance Drawing
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Really enjoying this course and the history overview is fantastic!
A very informative course with a good build-up and lots of background. The teacher has a lot of knowledge of the Renassaince art and of Da Vinci's techniques. It was lovely to see the whole process of creating the final portrait from scratch. Michele Bajona explains everything in a calm, clear way.
el curso esta muy bien explicado y me gusto muchisimo, lo recomiendo!!
I really enjoyed this course! Michele Bajona explains the classical method with great clarity and attention to detail. The step-by-step demonstrations helped me understand how to build up a portrait from structure to subtle shading. His focus on Renaissance techniques and proportions was exactly what I was looking for. I highly recommend this course to anyone who wants to improve their understanding of traditional portrait drawing.
I watched only the Introduction part using free trial access. The course seems to be well organized and easy to follow. I have always been a fan of the Renaissance drawing.