{"product_id":"30-faces-30-days-pencil-2027","title":"30 Faces\/30 Days - Pencil (2027)","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/OEkDIhtWwu4?si=wLZBNe5Y5nhZYkQO\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e✏️ The Challenge: Draw the human face in pencil every day for 30 days, starting January 1, 2027!\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e✍️ I\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003emprove your skills, one face at a time, with six inspiring teachers and fellow participants from around the world.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e♾️ Get lifetime access with purchase. Go at your own pace. Revisit forever. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e👇 How It Works\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eEach day of the challenge, you get a reference photo featuring an inspiring face and a video lesson on \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/school.sktchy.com\/about\"\u003eSktchy\u003c\/a\u003e. Watch the lesson, draw your muse and share your drawing with a global community of fellow participants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e• 30 video drawing lessons (~60 mins\/lesson)\u003cbr\u003e• 30 inspiring reference photos\u003cbr\u003e• Six extraordinary teachers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1122\/5120\/files\/30_Faces_30_Days_-_2027_-_Pencil_-_GIF_-_Skills-low.gif?v=1792655373\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e🔓 Unlock the Power of the Pencil\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"0\" class=\"first-token\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe humble pencil is your most powerful tool—simple,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e accessible,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and limitless.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e With it,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e you can capture any face.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOver 30 days,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e six inspiring portrait artists will guide you step-by-step to transform your drawing skills.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e You will learn how to:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2,0,0\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eConquer the Blank Page:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Overcome creative fear and start every portrait with confidence.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2,1,0\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eBuild Strong Foundations:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Block in big shapes,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e master facial anatomy,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and use the Loomis method for accurate proportions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2,2,0\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eNail the Likeness:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Handle challenging angles,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e sharpen your observation skills,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and capture true personality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2,3,0\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMaster Shading \u0026amp; Mark-Making:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Craft depth using dynamic line quality,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e hatching,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and blending techniques.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2,4,0\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eElevate Composition \u0026amp; Lighting:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Use focal points and dramatic lighting to create compelling portraits,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e even from weak reference photos.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e...\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eand much more!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1122\/5120\/files\/30_Faces_30_Days_-_2027_-_Pencil_-_GIF_-_Teachers-low.gif?v=1792655373\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eLearn from six extraordinary graphite artists from around the world.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1122\/5120\/files\/Image_-_Promo_-_30_Faces_30_Days_-_2027_-_Pencil_-_Artist_Headshot_-_4x3_-_Alyssa_Marie_Johnson.png?v=1792652919\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlyssa Marie Johnson\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/school.sktchy.com\/members\/36629402\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSktchy\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca class=\"text-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/drawcumentary\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/alyssam_sketches\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eInstagram\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e is a self-taught American artist. Through line and shade she focuses on capturing the unique features and personality of her subjects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eShe started cultivating a daily ritual of drawing over the past few years and has found great joy in the pursuit of bettering her artistic abilities, and also the connection to communities of other artists and muses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1122\/5120\/files\/Image_-_Promo_-_30_Faces_30_Days_-_2027_-_Pencil_-_Artist_Headshot_-_4x3_-_David_Tenorio.png?v=1792653233\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDavid Tenorio\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/school.sktchy.com\/members\/9251017\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSktchy\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/drawcumentary\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eInstagram\u003c\/a\u003e) is an illustrator and art instructor in the Bay Area, California. He has taught art for 15+ years to students of all ages, including serving as an art mentor to clients at Pixar, Disney and SF Film.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eAdditionally, David has helped place numerous high school students at the nation's leading art programs including Art Center, CalArts and RISD. His specialties include sketchbook techniques, figure drawing and entertainment design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1122\/5120\/files\/Image_-_Promo_-_30_Faces_30_Days_-_2027_-_Pencil_-_Artist_Headshot_-_4x3_-_Imola_Dalma.png?v=1792653396\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImola Dalma \u003c\/strong\u003e(\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/school.sktchy.com\/members\/32222828\" class=\"text-link\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSktchy\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/imola_watercolors\/\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"text-link\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eInstagram\u003c\/a\u003e) is a photographer and watercolor painter based in Spain, with work exhibited in Spain and Hungary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eTrained in photography and art history, she transitioned from detailed graphite and charcoal portraits to watercolor as a way to embrace looseness, color, and unpredictability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eHer portraits celebrate natural, imperfect beauty and reveal the expressive power of limited palettes to convey emotion and individuality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1122\/5120\/files\/Image_-_Promo_-_30_Faces_30_Days_-_2027_-_Pencil_-_Artist_Headshot_-_4x3_-_Juan_Perednik.png?v=1792653600\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJuan Perednik\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/school.sktchy.com\/members\/5555825\" class=\"text-link\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSktchy\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/juanperednik\/\" class=\"text-link\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eInstagram\u003c\/a\u003e) is an Argentinian graphite artist who uses his grasp of classical drawing techniques to bend artistic “rules” and bring his imagination to life on the page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e“Drawing,” he says, “is the most sincere form of art and the foundation for working in any other medium.” His “obsession” with drawing in pencil has led to commercial work for celebrity clients like Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson and earned him a passionate fanbase of 115,000+ followers on Instagram.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1122\/5120\/files\/Image_-_Promo_-_30_Faces_30_Days_-_2027_-_Pencil_-_Artist_Headshot_-_4x3_-_Neil_Rogers.png?v=1792653939\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNeil Rogers\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/school.sktchy.com\/members\/1882718\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSktchy\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/juanperednik\/\" class=\"text-link\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/neilrogersart\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eInstagram\u003c\/a\u003e) is a Staffordshire-based portrait and landscape artist with over 40 years of drawing experience. Known for his work in pencil and charcoal—mediums he favors for their speed, simplicity, and expressive immediacy—Neil brings a wealth of expertise to this challenge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eA member of the Society of Graphic Fine Art, his work has been featured in prestigious exhibitions including The Pastel Society, The RBSA Gallery, and the TALP Exhibition. Neil was also featured as a contestant on Sky Arts Portrait Artist of the Year (2024). Drawing regularly from life and finding inspiration through modern sources like the SReal\/Museum App, Neil is passionate about helping artists master the fundamentals of drawing with confidence. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1122\/5120\/files\/Image_-_Promo_-_30_Faces_30_Days_-_2027_-_Pencil_-_Artist_Headshot_-_4x3_-_Tiffany_S._DaVanzo.png?v=1792653697\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTiffany S. DaVanzo \u003c\/strong\u003e(\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/school.sktchy.com\/members\/1375481\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSktchy\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/slaybaughstudios\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eInstagram\u003c\/a\u003e) \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eis a professional medical illustrator specializing in art for medical publications, education and the medical legal field.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShe is a graduate of the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Art as Applied to Medicine Program, and\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e a member of the Association of Medical Illustrators since 2001.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTiffany lives in East Tennessee with her husband and two daughters.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e30-Day Challenge, Lifetime Access\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eAs a participant, you get lifetime access to all challenge content (videos, photos, etc.) on \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/school.sktchy.com\/about\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSktchy\u003c\/a\u003e, where you can communicate with your teachers and connect with fellow participants from around the world via desktop and any iOS or Android mobile devices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003ciframe height=\"360\" width=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/764309006?h=7bea318674\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat materials do I need to participate?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThe only materials you \u003cem\u003eneed\u003c\/em\u003e are pencil and paper. That said, here are the specific materials the teachers use in their lessons:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePencil: lead (2B-8B, 2H, HB); mechanical (2B, 4B, HB); colored (various colors)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePaper: white\/light and, optionally, toned\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEraser\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptional: charcoal powder; paint brush; shading stick; stencils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIs the content all new?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes! The teachers created their video lessons specifically for this edition of the challenge.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat skill level do I need for this challenge?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThe challenge is suitable for artists of all skill levels, from beginners on up. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDo I need an iOS-device to participate?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eNo! We are hosting the challenge on\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/school.sktchy.com\/about\"\u003eSktchy\u003c\/a\u003e, which is available on iOS\u003ci\u003e,\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAndroid and web.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhere do I access the challenge?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eWe publish all content related to the challenge on\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/school.sktchy.com\/about\"\u003eSktchy\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDo I get lifetime access to the challenge?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eYes! Your purchase gets you lifetime access to ALL challenge content.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat is your refund policy?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eGet a full refund, with no questions asked, any time before January 1, 2027, or within 24 hours of purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eAny Questions?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.sktchy.com\/pages\/contact\"\u003eContact us.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eWe'll reply asap.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sktchy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67776197296354,"sku":null,"price":59.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1122\/5120\/files\/Image-Promo-30Faces30Days-2027-Pencil-Main.png?v=1792652050","url":"https:\/\/shop.sktchy.com\/products\/30-faces-30-days-pencil-2027","provider":"Sktchy","version":"1.0","type":"link"}