Drawing the Male Portrait
Construction and Abstraction Methods
Description
In this title, Ron focuses on creating a male portrait from the front, three-quarter and profile views while covering the fundamental tools of drawing with traditional media. He discusses and demonstrates the features of the head through shape analysis, a breakdown of the Abstraction and Construction Methods, and how and why he uses them. Insight into shading and how to control the tones and lines drawn are also covered. In addition, a few bonus drawings titled "Warm Ups" break away from a step process and develop similar results in a more freeform way. All artists types, from fine art to commercial, will benefit from this demonstration.
Duration: 2h 54m
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.
