We had the same model as last time. However, I didn’t feel so good, and drawing was a bit of problem. Somehow I muscled through, but I had to stay until the end for this one. Mistakes galore, I’m afraid.
1. Initial setup, after two failed attempts.
2. Although the model was very punchy, I kept my eye on my drawing.
3. The eyes were too small, so I had to make them bigger.
4. The shape of the eye was all wrong, so I had to adjust that.
5. I had the Cupid’s bow draw the wrong way (to her left, and had to correct that. I also paid attention to the shadows on her left side.
6. After making her face as lifelike as I was able to, it was time to make the hair in the same draw. Here I used the kneaded rubber and charcoal stick alternatively, to give a rough impression of her curly hairdo.
Looking good, Rene. Even if you had a hard time in this session. Sounds like you realized you did good in the end eh?
That combo of charcoal and kneaded eraser sounds great to play with, and it looks very good!
Thanks for sharing!
Why, thank you for your kind words. It seems most of the students work with color and take the full three sessions to finish. I’m the only one who starts over each time. I think that’s why I’m progressing so much. Quick sketches, a lot of iteration.
Hey Rene ,
Great improvement on your portraits. Have you ever checked out The Artist’s Complete Guide to Drawing the Head by William Maughan ? It is an awesome book that helped me a ton. HOpe this helps!
Thanks Raymond, I’ve put it on the wish list on the website of my local bookstore. You can’t go wrong if you try to emulate Leonardo da Vinci.