Thursday 10 July 2014

THE PROFILE

THE PROFILE 
A profile drawing can be very dramatic. This drawing was done on plate-finish Bristol board. With an HB pencil, first sketch the lines to establish the head angle. You might want to use the technique of drawing a box first to position the head, as demon started earlier


When shading the profile or any view of the face, it's important to recognize the different planes of the face. These are illustrated in the drawing to the right. When you reach the shading stage, use a sharp 2B pencil to fill in darker areas such as wrinkles or creases. Use a paper stump to soften smoother features, such as cheeks.




You can produce a very adjective drawing with simple, delicate shading. 



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Although the nose is a prominent part of the profile, make certain it doesn't dominate the entire drawing. Take as much time drawing the other features as you would the nose. 




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