plate no. 9341

Portrait of a Man with a Moustache

chalk, leadpointBaroqueportraitportraitmanfacial hairclothingcollarhair

some experience helpful

Recreating this drawing will help students develop skills in hatching, cross-hatching, and rendering form using tonal values. It also provides practice in capturing likeness and proportions in portraiture.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 8 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Lightly sketch the overall shape and proportions of the head and shoulders.
step 02
Establish the main planes of the face and the basic shapes of the hair and clothing.
step 03
Begin adding darker values in areas of shadow, using hatching and cross-hatching.
step 04
Gradually build up the tonal range, layering strokes to create depth and form.
step 05
Pay close attention to the direction of the hatching to suggest the contours of the face.
step 06
Refine the details of the eyes, nose, and mouth, focusing on capturing the likeness.
step 07
Add subtle highlights to create a sense of light and volume.
step 08
Soften edges and blend tones where necessary to create a cohesive and realistic image.

color palette

primary · graphite · charcoal

secondary · white (paper)

Vary pressure and layering to achieve different shades of gray. Use blending to create smooth transitions.

techniques

·hatching
·cross-hatching
·tonal shading
·blending
·contour drawing

common pitfalls

→Applying too much pressure too early, making it difficult to correct mistakes.
→Ignoring the direction of the hatching, resulting in a flat or distorted appearance.
→Over-blending, which can flatten the image and lose detail.
→Neglecting the subtle variations in tone, resulting in a lack of depth.