Demonstration: Portrait in Graphite no 5 (2)
I begin rendering in continuous shading, covering the face first.
Author: Maxwell Silverson
Crosshatching – The Basics
I really like the look of crosshatching. I think it can be very beautiful when done well, and that’s why I’ve pursued attempting to master it.
Demonstration: Portrait in Graphite no 5 (1)
Here, we begin the fifth of my portrait demonstrations in graphite. I choose a model full view, soft lighting.
Demonstration: Portrait in Graphite no 4 (4)
We bring the portrait to a close. The hair, the clothes, and final adjustments.
Demonstration: Portrait in Graphite no. 4 (3)
We see refinement to the face’s shading in this session. Finally, things are taking shape, even if we still have a long way to go.
Demonstration: Portrait in Graphite no. 4 (2)
Rendering begins with the blocking stage.
Demonstration: Portrait in Graphite no. 4 (1)
We begin a new portrait with a model who sits at a desk with her attention focused on a computer screen. Light strikes from her right on the far side of the viewer.
Drawing from the Imagination: Assessment
Thoughts on where I’m at in terms of drawing from my imagination.
Drawing from the Imagination no 2 – Portrait
Here is a second portrait from my imagination for demonstration.
Drawing from the Imagination no. 1 – Portrait
I demonstrate how I draw a portrait from the imagination. A simple, straightforward face to start.