retrato de Antonín Artaud

Lightly sketch the basic shapes and proportions of the head and shoulders using charcoal.

Establish the background tone by applying charcoal evenly across the paper.

Begin to define the darker areas of the face, hair, and clothing using heavier charcoal pressure.

Use a blending stump or finger to soften the charcoal and create smooth transitions.

Introduce white chalk to highlight the lightest areas of the face, hair, and clothing.

Refine the details of the eyes, nose, and mouth with sharp charcoal lines.

Add texture to the hair and clothing using short, broken charcoal strokes.

Adjust the overall values and contrast to create a sense of depth and dimension.