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Drawing the Female Portrait

Construction and Abstraction Methods

Description

In this demonstration, you will learn how to construct a female portrait using construction and abstraction methods from front view, 3/4 view and profile. Along with the several comprehensive demonstrations, there are also demonstrations on form design, abstraction design, the features of the face and more. The expanded demonstrations also cover drawing in both charcoal as well as graphite. This title is packed with academic information, watch it in small portions, then watch it again and again to absorb it all.


Duration: 5h 55m

Format: HD 1280x720

Ron Lemen

sketches • paintings • drawings • illustrations

Ron Lemen is a versatile artist and educator with a career spanning over three decades. He began in the action sports industry, creating layout designs, logos, and board graphics. Seeking to deepen his artistic skills, he pursued classical training under the atelier system, studying with Spanish portrait artist Sebastian Capella.


Ron has contributed to various industries, including video games, film, comics, and publishing. His clients have included Sony, Activision, Ubisoft, Mattel, Blizzard, Time Warner, Wizards of the Coast, Marvel Comics, and Disney. His work encompasses concept design, illustration, and art direction.


As an educator, Ron has taught at institutions such as the Los Angeles Academy of Figurative Art (LAAFA) and The Art Department (TAD). He co-founded Studio 2nd Street in Encinitas, California, with his wife, artist Vanessa Lemen, offering instruction in classical foundations, fine art painting, illustration, and conceptual design. Through their platform, Lemenaid, they provide online classes, mentorship programs, and instructional resources.

  • Ron is one of the most gifted teachers in the field of entertainment. His art speaks for itself and his ability to educate runs just as deep. Ron is a passionate artist with an innate gift for communicating complex creative theory into easily understood theory. When I run into Ron's students, the comments are always the same, 'Ron is the best teacher I've ever had.'. No doubt you too will learn a lot from him.

    - Jason Manley
    President / Founder of Massive Black Inc.