plate no. 5825
Shaqir Foniqi
some experience helpful
Recreating this portrait will help students develop skills in observational drawing, value shading, and creating form with line. It also provides practice in capturing likeness and proportions.
technical profile
palette complexity
1
brushwork visibility
4
value contrast
4
compositional simplicity
5
study guide
est. 8 hrsapproach — 8 steps
- step 01
Lightly sketch the basic shapes of the head and facial features, paying attention to proportions.
- step 02
Establish the overall value range by lightly shading the entire portrait.
- step 03
Begin to darken the shadows, focusing on the areas around the eyes, nose, and mouth.
- step 04
Add details to the eyes, nose, and mouth, using a sharp pencil to create fine lines.
- step 05
Develop the hair, using a variety of strokes to create texture and volume.
- step 06
Refine the shading on the face, paying attention to the subtle changes in value.
- step 07
Add details to the clothing, using a variety of strokes to create texture and form.
- step 08
Make final adjustments to the values and details to create a cohesive and realistic portrait.
color palette
primary · graphite pencil · white paper
secondary ·
Varying pressure and pencil grade will create different shades of gray.
techniques
- ·hatching
- ·cross-hatching
- ·blending
- ·value shading
- ·line weight variation
common pitfalls
- →Not paying attention to proportions.
- →Overworking the drawing and losing the freshness of the lines.
- →Creating harsh lines instead of smooth transitions in value.
- →Failing to capture the likeness of the subject.
materials
surface · Smooth drawing paper
required
- ·Graphite pencils (HB, 2B, 4B)
- ·Eraser
- ·Sharpener
- ·Drawing paper
- ·Blending stump
optional
- ·Kneaded eraser
- ·Ruler
- ·Fixative spray
Use a variety of pencil grades to create a full range of values. Start with light pressure and gradually build up the values.
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