Dagny Juel Przybyszewska by Stanisław Wyspiański

plate no. 5860

Dagny Juel Przybyszewska

Stanisław Wyspiański

oilExpressionismportraitportraitfigurehairfaceclothing

some experience helpful

Recreating this drawing will help students develop skills in capturing likeness, understanding light and shadow with charcoal, and creating expressive lines.

technical profile

palette complexity

2

brushwork visibility

4

value contrast

4

compositional simplicity

3

study guide

est. 6 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Lightly sketch the overall shape and proportions of the head and shoulders.
step 02
Establish the main planes of the face with light charcoal strokes.
step 03
Define the hairline and the general shape of the hair.
step 04
Begin adding darker values to the hair, clothing, and shadows on the face.
step 05
Refine the facial features, paying attention to the eyes, nose, and mouth.
step 06
Add details to the hair, creating texture and movement with short, expressive strokes.
step 07
Strengthen the darkest areas to create contrast and depth.
step 08
Soften some edges with a blending stump or finger to create a more subtle transition between values.

color palette

primary · charcoal gray · tan

secondary · yellow · red

The drawing primarily uses charcoal in varying degrees of darkness. Subtle hints of yellow and red are used to add warmth to the skin tones.

techniques

·hatching
·cross-hatching
·blending
·smudging
·contour drawing

common pitfalls

→Overworking the drawing and losing the spontaneity of the original.
→Failing to establish accurate proportions in the initial sketch.
→Creating harsh lines instead of soft transitions.
→Not paying attention to the direction of the light source.

materials

surface · Toned drawing paper

required

·Charcoal pencils (soft, medium, hard)
·Kneaded eraser
·Blending stump
·Drawing paper (toned tan or gray)
·Pencil sharpener
·Fixative spray

optional

·Chamois cloth
·Ruler

Using toned paper will help to establish the mid-tones and make it easier to create highlights and shadows.

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