plate no. 5838
Dan Kosumi
Gazmend Freitag, 2014
some experience helpful
This drawing is great for learning about form and shading using pencil. It also helps develop skills in capturing likeness and creating depth through value.
technical profile
palette complexity
1
brushwork visibility
4
value contrast
4
compositional simplicity
3
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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