plate no. 2481
Blind man and girl beggars
some experience helpful
Recreating this drawing will help students develop skills in figure drawing, shading with hatching and cross-hatching, and creating depth using value variations within a limited palette.
technical profile
palette complexity
2
brushwork visibility
4
value contrast
3
compositional simplicity
3
study guide
est. 8 hrsapproach — 8 steps
- step 01
Lightly sketch the overall composition, focusing on the placement and proportions of the figures.
- step 02
Refine the outlines of the figures, paying attention to the contours of the clothing and facial features.
- step 03
Begin shading the darker areas using hatching and cross-hatching techniques.
- step 04
Gradually build up the values, adding more layers of hatching to create deeper shadows.
- step 05
Pay attention to the direction of the light and how it affects the forms.
- step 06
Add details to the faces and clothing, such as wrinkles and folds.
- step 07
Refine the background, adding subtle shading to create depth.
- step 08
Make final adjustments to the values and details to complete the drawing.
color palette
primary · sepia · white
secondary · none
Vary the pressure and density of the pencil strokes to create different values of sepia.
techniques
- ·hatching
- ·cross-hatching
- ·contour drawing
- ·value shading
- ·line weight variation
common pitfalls
- →Overworking the drawing and losing the freshness of the sketch
- →Failing to establish a clear light source
- →Inaccurate proportions of the figures
- →Lack of variation in line weight
materials
surface · sketch paper
required
- ·sketch paper
- ·sepia pencil
- ·white chalk
- ·kneaded eraser
- ·pencil sharpener
- ·ruler
optional
- ·tortillon
- ·chamois cloth
- ·fixative spray
Use a medium-weight sketch paper that can withstand multiple layers of pencil. A sepia pencil will help to create the warm, tonal quality of the original drawing. White chalk can be used to add highlights.
tips & new artworks in your inbox
no spam — unsubscribe anytime.
or to save artworks, chat, and track progress
related guides
in this vein
