plate no. 6149

My Son Cyril

pencil, paperRomanticismportraitportraitfigureboyheadhairclothing

some experience helpful

Recreating this drawing will help students develop skills in accurate proportioning, rendering form with subtle value changes, and creating realistic textures using hatching and cross-hatching techniques.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 8 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Begin with a light sketch to establish the overall proportions and placement of the head and shoulders.
step 02
Refine the sketch, paying close attention to the angles and curves of the face and head.
step 03
Start adding value with light, even strokes, focusing on the areas of shadow.
step 04
Gradually build up the darker values using cross-hatching to create depth and dimension.
step 05
Pay attention to the details of the hair, eyes, nose, and mouth, using delicate strokes to capture their form.
step 06
Add details to the clothing, using lighter lines to suggest the fabric's texture.
step 07
Refine the overall drawing, adjusting values and adding details as needed.
step 08
Erase any unnecessary guidelines.