plate no. 6607
Erupción volcánica
Dr. Atl, 1945
study guide
est. 8 hrsapproach — 8 steps
- step 01
Lightly sketch the basic shapes of the mountains, clouds, and sky.
- step 02
Establish the darkest areas of the volcano and surrounding mountains with dark graphite or charcoal.
- step 03
Begin layering lighter values to create the mid-tones in the mountains and clouds.
- step 04
Use blending tools (tortillon, blending stump) to smooth out the transitions between values.
- step 05
Pay attention to the direction of light and shadow to create a sense of depth.
- step 06
Refine the details of the clouds and the volcano's eruption.
- step 07
Add the subtle textures to the sky and foreground.
- step 08
Make final adjustments to the values to enhance the overall contrast and mood.
color palette
primary · graphite · charcoal
secondary · white (of the paper)
Vary pressure and blending to achieve different shades of gray.
techniques
- ·value shading
- ·blending
- ·atmospheric perspective
- ·geometric simplification
common pitfalls
- →Over-blending, resulting in a muddy or flat appearance.
- →Not establishing a clear value range, leading to a lack of contrast.
- →Ignoring the direction of light, making the forms appear flat.
- →Getting lost in details too early, before establishing the overall composition and values.
materials
surface · Drawing paper (smooth or slightly textured)
required
- ·Graphite pencils (HB, 2B, 4B, 6B)
- ·Charcoal pencils (optional)
- ·Eraser (kneaded and/or plastic)
- ·Blending stumps or tortillons
- ·Drawing paper (smooth or slightly textured)
- ·Ruler
optional
- ·Sandpaper block (for sharpening pencils)
- ·Fixative spray
Experiment with different grades of graphite pencils to achieve a full range of values. Use a light touch when applying graphite, and build up the values gradually.
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