plate no. 8486
Der junge Priester
Goran Margetic, 2011
some experience helpful
Recreating this drawing will help students develop skills in gesture drawing, understanding proportions of the human face, and creating tonal variations with a single color medium. It also emphasizes capturing the essence of the subject rather than precise detail.
technical profile
palette complexity
1
brushwork visibility
4
value contrast
3
compositional simplicity
4
study guide
est. 4 hrsapproach — 8 steps
- step 01
Lightly sketch the overall shape of the head and shoulders to establish the composition.
- step 02
Establish the basic proportions of the face, focusing on the placement of the eyes, nose, and mouth.
- step 03
Begin adding darker values in areas of shadow, such as under the nose, around the eyes, and in the hair.
- step 04
Use hatching and cross-hatching techniques to build up the tonal range and create form.
- step 05
Define the details of the hair and beard with short, expressive strokes.
- step 06
Refine the contours of the face and add subtle details to the features.
- step 07
Soften edges and blend areas to create a sense of depth and atmosphere.
- step 08
Add final touches and highlights to complete the drawing.
color palette
primary · sanguine
secondary ·
Vary pressure to achieve different tones of sanguine.
techniques
- ·hatching
- ·cross-hatching
- ·contour drawing
- ·gesture drawing
- ·value shading
common pitfalls
- →Overworking the drawing and losing the freshness of the initial sketch.
- →Focusing too much on detail and neglecting the overall form.
- →Creating harsh lines and neglecting to blend areas.
- →Failing to capture the likeness of the subject.
materials
surface · Drawing paper
required
- ·Sanguine pencil or crayon
- ·Drawing paper
- ·Kneaded eraser
- ·Blending stump or tortillon
- ·Fixative spray
optional
- ·Sandpaper block
- ·Chamois cloth
Experiment with different types of drawing paper to find one that suits your style.
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