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Charcoal layering Portrait Girl Drawing Thumbnails by Kai Lun Qu

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Charcoal Layering Portrait

⚡ Speed meets sensitivity in this rapid-fire portrait session. In this 1.5+ hour demo, Kai Lun Qu challenges you to loosen up and think fast—starting with under-5-minute thumbnails to capture rhythm, gesture, and flow before tightening in for the finish.

You’ll learn how to:
⏱️ Create expressive thumbnails in under 5 minutes
🌀 Prioritize rhythm and composition over strict likeness
🖍️ Gradually evolve loose sketches into refined portraits
💡 Add punch with final highlights using white chalk

Perfect for artists looking to improve their speed, gesture, and overall portrait design instincts. 🕒 Runtime: 1.5+ hours

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Kai Lun Qu

Kai Lun Qu is know for his alla prima paintings filled with expression and painterly strokes that evoke deep emotions. His unique blend of traditional style with a contemporary twist is a result of two extremes: a formal training in China’s most prestigious art academy, China Central Academy of Fine Arts and intense studies with renown contemporary painters like Daniel Keys, Tim Rees and Michelle Dunaway in the United States. 
In 2018, He was featured in Southwest Art Magazine, 21 under 31: Young Artists to Watch. 

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