Made in His Image (Drawing the Human Face & Figure)

Course 2 of 4 in the Creator's Design series

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PLEASE NOTE: COURSES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE, NON-TRANSFERRABLE, AND ONLY LICENSED FOR USE WITHIN YOUR IMMEDIATE FAMILY
  • Instructor: Brad Smith
  • Ages 9+
  • This is an all-inclusive, 9-week course.

Course Overview

Learn to draw the human face with confidence—while discovering what it means to be fearfully and wonderfully made.

Made in His Image builds directly on the skills learned in Draw What You See, guiding students into one of the most exciting (and challenging!) subjects in art: drawing people. Through clear, step-by-step instruction, students learn how the human face is structured, how each feature works, and how expressions bring drawings to life.

This course helps young artists move beyond guesswork and into understanding—teaching them how to break the face into simple shapes, use accurate proportions, and draw faces from multiple angles.

Designed for beginner to early-intermediate artists (ages 9+), students will learn how to:
  • understand the structure and proportions of the human head
  • draw eyes, noses, mouths, ears, and hair with accuracy
  • capture emotion and personality through facial expressions
  • draw the head from the front, side (profile), and ¾ views
  • complete a fully rendered portrait using all learned skills

Each lesson includes printable guides, sketch-along demos, and a Scripture focus that helps students connect biblical truth with the beauty of God’s world.

Supplies needed:
  • pencil and eraser
  • sketchbook or drawing paper

Optional:

  • iPad and Apple Pencil
  • Procreate app (this is not a Procreate course)

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About The Creator's Design Series
Made in His Image is the second course in The Creator’s Design, a four-course Christ-centered drawing series that equips students with professional art skills while rooting their creativity in Scripture.

Across four progressive 9-week courses, students learn to observe God’s creation, draw with accuracy and confidence, and develop both technical  and imaginative skills.

  • Course 1 (Draw What You See): Builds strong foundations in observation, shape, proportion, light and shadow, texture, and perspective.
  • Course 2 (Made in His Image) & 3 (God’s Masterpiece): Focus on drawing people—faces, figures, anatomy, and movement—helping students understand humanity as fearfully and wonderfully made.
  • Course 4 (Created for a Purpose): Applies all prior skills to character design, guiding students to create unique personalities through silhouette, gesture, clothing, and color symbolism.


Each lesson integrates Scripture and faith-based reflection, revealing how artistic principles mirror God’s order, beauty, and creativity. By the end of the series, students will have completed a meaningful portfolio showcasing still lifes, portraits, and a fully rendered character design—all while growing in appreciation for the Master Artist, our Creator.

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Meet the instructor

Brad Smith

Brad Smith is a passionate and imaginative children’s book illustrator known for bringing stories to life with his vibrant and whimsical art. With a knack for creating wondrous worlds and lovable characters, Brad has illustrated four educational, faith-filled children’s books, including Jesus and My Gender and The King Who Found His Self Control. He has also ventured into the realm of graphic novels, illustrating his first graphic novel, How to Be a Kingdom Ninja.

Brad’s journey as an illustrator is fueled by his love for storytelling and his desire to inspire young minds. When he’s not drawing, Brad enjoys spending time with his family, finding new sources of inspiration, and sharing his artistic adventures on his website, www.bradsmithdraws.com.
Patrick Jones - Course author