Portrait Drawing

Join us at the Art Cart for free workshops all summer long! In this Portrait Drawing workshop, students will gain a better understanding of face proportion, head structure, and the construction of each facial feature. They will learn how to utilize this knowledge to construct an accurate drawing. Students will also learn about the application of different lighting, angle, and perspective. This is open to students of all ages and levels. Instruction by Ashcan Studio of Art, register here. What The Art Cart offers free classes in a wide range of artistic techniques and topics, for a range of ages and interest groups. Visit us on the Upper Terrace, behind the New York Public Library. Registration typically opens one-two weeks in advance. When + where The Art Cart is open daily 11am-7pm. Find it on the 42nd Street side of the park on the Fountain Terrace behind the New York Public Library. Registration We recommend registering in advance but walk-up participants will be accepted as long as there are materials avaliable. Please note that if you arrive more than 30 minutes late, we cannot guarantee a spot for you in the workshop regardless of your registration status.