MEN: THREE-QUARTER VIEW
The three-quarter view is more chal lenging than the profile and frontal views, but if you begin with the usual proportion guidelines, you shouldn't have any trouble. Simply take your time, and observe closely.
Clothing can be used to identify a character; here the headdress emphasizes the model's Middle-eastern heritage.
Follow the steps as shown, using charcoal for the block-in stage. When you begin shading, use dark, bold strokes for the eyebrows, mustache, and beard. Notice this subject's facial expression; his dark eyes are intense. Fill in the irises with the darkest values, but be sure to leave tiny white highlights.
The dark vertical strokes of the background are used to define the outline of the subject's face
Use photos from books or magazines to draw people of all types and ethnicities in various styles of dress .
This drawing was done after an old mas ter's painting. Copying a master's work is excellent practice; it helps to improve your artistic skills and understanding. When copying a great work, think ., • abou t the reasons the original artist may have done certain things, and then use your insights to better your own works.
Use overlapping brush strokes to create the beard.
Follow the steps as illustrated, blocking in / each of the features with quick, confident strokes. Look for the basic shapes in your subject; then refine them as necessary to achieve a likeness Notice this character's piercing expression, which is enhanced by the thick, dark eyebrows.
Most of the shading and details for this drawing were done with a brush and India ink, although charcoal was used for the guidelines and initial sketching. Brush and ink is a good choice for creating the thick, dark facial hair.
The tip of the bmsh is used to create fine lines .
Keep practicing if you want to become a modern-day master!
The three-quarter view is more chal lenging than the profile and frontal views, but if you begin with the usual proportion guidelines, you shouldn't have any trouble. Simply take your time, and observe closely.
Clothing can be used to identify a character; here the headdress emphasizes the model's Middle-eastern heritage.
Follow the steps as shown, using charcoal for the block-in stage. When you begin shading, use dark, bold strokes for the eyebrows, mustache, and beard. Notice this subject's facial expression; his dark eyes are intense. Fill in the irises with the darkest values, but be sure to leave tiny white highlights. Use photos from books or magazines to draw people of all types and ethnicities in various styles of dress .
This drawing was done after an old mas ter's painting. Copying a master's work is excellent practice; it helps to improve your artistic skills and understanding. When copying a great work, think ., • abou t the reasons the original artist may have done certain things, and then use your insights to better your own works.
Use overlapping brush strokes to create the beard.
Follow the steps as illustrated, blocking in / each of the features with quick, confident strokes. Look for the basic shapes in your subject; then refine them as necessary to achieve a likeness Notice this character's piercing expression, which is enhanced by the thick, dark eyebrows.
Most of the shading and details for this drawing were done with a brush and India ink, although charcoal was used for the guidelines and initial sketching. Brush and ink is a good choice for creating the thick, dark facial hair.
The tip of the bmsh is used to create fine lines .
Keep practicing if you want to become a modern-day master!
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