plate no. 9004

Portrait of Carl-August Deinhard

oilRealismportraitportraitmanbeardmilitary uniformhandsword hilt

some experience helpful

Recreating this drawing will help students develop skills in cross-hatching, line weight variation, and capturing realistic textures with pen or pencil. It also emphasizes the importance of accurate proportions and attention to detail in portraiture.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 10 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Begin with a light sketch outlining the basic shapes of the head, body, and clothing.
step 02
Refine the sketch, paying close attention to proportions and anatomical accuracy.
step 03
Start adding details to the face, focusing on the eyes, nose, and mouth.
step 04
Begin building up the values using cross-hatching and varying line weights.
step 05
Work on the beard, using short, curved strokes to create texture and volume.
step 06
Add details to the uniform, including buttons, epaulettes, and other embellishments.
step 07
Pay attention to the folds and wrinkles in the clothing to create a sense of depth.
step 08
Add the sword hilt and hand, paying attention to the details and proportions.