Course Description

The Pencil Portrait Realism Pencil Drawing Course is a comprehensive course designed for anyone who wants to learn the techniques required to create realistic pencil portraits. The course is based on the teaching of India's Pencil Master, Artist Sadashiv Sawant, and is structured to help students understand realistic portrait drawing from the fundamentals to more advanced techniques.

The course is suitable for beginners as well as artists who already have experience in drawing and want to refine their pencil drawing skills. Students are introduced to the fundamentals of drawing, pencil concepts, rendering techniques, shading, light, depth, and other essential elements required to create realistic artwork.

A major focus of the course is developing proper pencil control and understanding how different marks and rendering methods can be used to create form and depth. Students learn techniques such as 2-D rendering using spheroid forms and multi-directional rendering for sphere shading, helping them understand how light and shadow affect three-dimensional objects.

The course also focuses on training the hand to create realistic artwork through controlled pencil techniques. Students learn how to observe and reproduce details while working towards portraits that capture light, depth, expression, and realistic features.

The learning format combines offline sessions, live online mentorship, and recorded video lessons. The course includes 20 offline sessions along with live online mentorship over five months, 60 recorded videos, and e-learning books. Students can revisit lessons and practise challenging concepts at their own pace.

One of the key aspects of the course is its focus on pure pencil techniques. Students can learn rendering and shading methods without depending on blending tools, helping them understand how pencil strokes can be controlled to create different textures, values, and realistic effects.

The course is also designed to help students progress from basic drawing concepts towards detailed realistic portrait drawing. With consistent practice, students can improve their observation, pencil control, shading, rendering, and understanding of light and form.

Whether you are looking for pencil drawing classes, portrait drawing classes, realistic portrait drawing lessons, or advanced pencil drawing techniques, this course provides structured guidance for developing your skills. It is suitable for beginners aged 12 and above, as well as experienced artists who want to refine their approach to realistic pencil portraits.

With access to structured lessons, recorded learning material, e-learning resources, and mentorship, students can continue practising and developing their pencil drawing abilities while working towards creating detailed and realistic portrait artwork.

Location:
Art Station Andheri West
Art Station Khar West
Art Station CBD Belapur
Art Station FC Road Pune
Mango Stationery Thane West

What do you learn from this course?
Rendering Techniques
2-D Rendering Technique (Spheroid)
Multi-Directional Rendering Technique (Sphere Shading)
It will train your hand with the right methods to bring realism in your artworks

learning outcomes
Perfect for Beginners (12+ Years) - No experience? Start strong from Day 1.
cientifically Designed Method – Build artistic vision with precision.
No Blending Tools Needed – Master pure pencil technique, the right way.
Portraits That Speak – Capture light, emotion, and realism with depth.
1-Year Full Access – Learn anytime, anywhere, stress-free.

Duration: 2 hour sessions
Skill level: Beginners
Total group size: 8 students
Certification: Provided upon completing the course.