plate no. 3691
Noa
Alfred Freddy Krupa, 2015
some experience helpful
This drawing will help students develop skills in observational drawing, understanding proportions of the face, and rendering tonal values using hatching and cross-hatching techniques. It also provides practice in capturing likeness and expressing form through line work.
technical profile
palette complexity
1
brushwork visibility
5
value contrast
3
compositional simplicity
5
study guide
est. 8 hrsapproach — 8 steps
- step 01
Start with a light sketch of the basic shapes of the head and facial features.
- step 02
Refine the sketch, paying attention to proportions and symmetry.
- step 03
Begin adding details, such as the eyes, nose, and mouth.
- step 04
Use hatching and cross-hatching to build up tonal values, starting with the darker areas.
- step 05
Pay attention to the direction of the lines to convey the form of the face.
- step 06
Add details to the hair, using short, broken lines to create texture.
- step 07
Refine the drawing, adding highlights and shadows to create depth.
- step 08
Erase any unnecessary lines and adjust the overall tonal balance.
color palette
primary · graphite pencil · white paper
secondary ·
Vary pressure on the pencil to achieve different shades of gray.
techniques
- ·Hatching
- ·Cross-hatching
- ·Line weight variation
- ·Observational drawing
- ·Proportional accuracy
common pitfalls
- →Incorrect proportions
- →Overworking the drawing
- →Uneven tonal values
- →Lack of contrast
materials
surface · Drawing paper
required
- ·Graphite pencils (HB, 2B, 4B)
- ·Eraser
- ·Drawing paper
- ·Pencil sharpener
- ·Ruler
optional
- ·Kneaded eraser
- ·Blending stump
- ·Fixative spray
Use a smooth drawing paper for best results. Experiment with different grades of graphite pencils to achieve a range of tonal values.
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