Russian Approach to Portraiture
Adult Classes | Available
This course offers a rigorous introduction to portrait drawing based on the principles of the Russian academic tradition. Students will learn to construct the human head with accuracy and depth through a structured approach emphasizing proportion, anatomy, and tonal development. Suitable for beginners with dedication, as well as intermediate artists seeking to refine their technical skills, this course provides a strong foundation for anyone interested in classical realism and academic drawing practices.
Accessibility Notice: Please note that this class takes place in a second-floor studio that is accessible only by a short flight of stairs. If you have questions about accessibility or would like assistance finding an alternative accessible class, please contact us before registering.
Should a model be booked for any/all class meetings, a cash fee will be collected from all enrolled students based on the model's sitting fee and the final number of students enrolled in the class.
Students may draw in graphite or charcoal* (charcoal only is marked with an *)
18 x 24” drawing paper
If the student wishes to use charcoal: 18 x 24” Canson Mi Teintes paper*
Staedtler® Mars® Lumograph® drawing pencils, set of 12
Willow and Vine Charcoal*
General Pencil Charcoal Pencil Kit 5/Pkg*
Alphacolor Charcoal - Black, Pack of 3*
Chamoi cloth
Tombow Mono Zero Round Eraser & Refill Value Pack
Kneaded eraser
Staedtler erasers
Artist tape
Medium grit sand paper
Blending stumps (optional)
Box cutter (for sharpening charcoal or graphite pencils, optional)
Any questions? Please contact me directly: adriannarosemeucci97@gmail.com
Adrianna Meucci
As a graduate from Florida Gulf Coast University and a full-time student at New Masters Academy, Adrianna is dedicated to pursuing her lifelong dream of becoming both a professional artist and an inspiring instructor. Driven by a deep passion for sharing the transformative power of art, she strives to make classical training accessible, engaging, and meaningful for students of all levels. A self-taught artist with over seven years of focused study, Adrianna has immersed herself in the Russian Academic Method—a rigorous and highly disciplined approach to drawing rooted in observation, anatomy, and scientific understanding of form. This tradition, practiced by only a highly select group of contemporary artists, emphasizes precision, structure, and the mastery of light and shadow to achieve lifelike figurative realism.