plate no. 0061
Manuel Krappinger
Gazmend Freitag, 2019
some experience helpful
This drawing helps students develop skills in proportion, shading, and creating texture with pencil strokes. Recreating it will improve observational drawing and understanding of light and shadow on a face.
technical profile
palette complexity
1
brushwork visibility
4
value contrast
3
compositional simplicity
4
study guide
est. 6 hrsapproach — 8 steps
- step 01
Lightly sketch the overall shape of the head and shoulders, paying attention to proportions.
- step 02
Divide the face into sections to map out the placement of the eyes, nose, and mouth.
- step 03
Begin adding darker values to the hair, using directional strokes to indicate form.
- step 04
Develop the shadows on the face, focusing on the planes and contours.
- step 05
Add details to the eyes, nose, and mouth, capturing their unique characteristics.
- step 06
Render the clothing with simple, expressive strokes.
- step 07
Refine the overall drawing, adjusting values and adding highlights.
- step 08
Add the signature in red pencil.
color palette
primary · graphite grey
secondary · red
Varying pressure on the pencil creates different shades of grey.
techniques
- ·Hatching and cross-hatching
- ·Value shading
- ·Contour drawing
- ·Expressive line work
common pitfalls
- →Incorrect proportions
- →Overworking the drawing
- →Ignoring the direction of light
- →Failing to capture the likeness
materials
surface · Drawing paper
required
- ·Graphite pencils (HB, 2B, 4B)
- ·Eraser
- ·Drawing paper
- ·Red pencil
- ·Sharpener
- ·Blending stump
optional
- ·Kneaded eraser
- ·Ruler
Use a smooth drawing paper for best results.
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