plate no. 5838
Dan Kosumi
Gazmend Freitag, 2014
study guide
est. 8 hrsapproach — 8 steps
- step 01
Lightly sketch the overall proportions and pose of the head and shoulders.
- step 02
Establish the main shapes of the face: forehead, cheeks, jawline.
- step 03
Refine the facial features: eyes, nose, mouth, ears.
- step 04
Begin adding shading to define the forms, paying attention to light and shadow.
- step 05
Develop the hair, using directional strokes to indicate volume and texture.
- step 06
Add details to the clothing, such as the collar and tie.
- step 07
Adjust values and refine details throughout the drawing.
- step 08
Add final touches and correct any inaccuracies.
color palette
primary · graphite
secondary ·
Vary pencil pressure to achieve different shades of gray.
techniques
- ·Hatching and cross-hatching
- ·Blending with a stump or finger
- ·Using different pencil grades for varying values
- ·Creating texture with directional strokes
- ·Negative space drawing
common pitfalls
- →Overworking the drawing and losing the freshness
- →Not paying attention to proportions
- →Creating overly harsh lines
- →Failing to establish a full range of values
materials
surface · Sketch paper
required
- ·Sketch paper
- ·Graphite pencils (HB, 2B, 4B)
- ·Eraser
- ·Pencil sharpener
- ·Blending stump
optional
- ·Kneaded eraser
- ·Ruler
- ·Fixative spray
Use a smooth paper for easier blending. Experiment with different pencil grades to achieve a full range of values.
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