plate no. 6975
Tetmajer
Stanisław Wyspiański, 1899
some experience helpful
Recreating this portrait will help students develop skills in contour drawing, value shading with hatching and cross-hatching, and capturing likeness through careful observation.
technical profile
palette complexity
1
brushwork visibility
4
value contrast
4
compositional simplicity
4
study guide
est. 4 hrsapproach — 8 steps
- step 01
Lightly sketch the overall shape and proportions of the head and shoulders.
- step 02
Refine the sketch, paying attention to the placement of facial features.
- step 03
Begin adding darker lines to define the contours of the face and hair.
- step 04
Use hatching and cross-hatching to build up shadows and create depth.
- step 05
Focus on capturing the unique characteristics of the subject's face, such as the shape of the nose and the expression in the eyes.
- step 06
Add details to the clothing and background, keeping the focus on the face.
- step 07
Review the drawing and make any necessary adjustments to the values and lines.
- step 08
Add the signature and date in the same style as the original.
color palette
primary · black · white
secondary ·
This is a monochrome drawing, so no color mixing is required. Focus on achieving different shades of gray through varying the density of lines.
techniques
- ·Contour drawing
- ·Hatching
- ·Cross-hatching
- ·Value shading
- ·Line weight variation
common pitfalls
- →Not paying attention to proportions and creating a distorted likeness.
- →Using lines that are too uniform and lacking variation in weight.
- →Overworking the drawing and losing the spontaneity of the original.
- →Failing to create enough contrast between light and shadow.
materials
surface · Sketch paper
required
- ·Sketch paper
- ·Pencil (HB or 2B)
- ·Eraser
- ·Fine liner pen
- ·Reference image
optional
- ·Kneaded eraser
- ·Blending stump
Use a smooth paper to allow for easy blending and shading.
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