Here is the portrait I did in class this month. I missed a week, and we don't meet Thanksgiving weekend, so I did this in only two sessions.
I did something very different with this portrait than any other one I've ever done. I did not outline the head or neck or shoulders. I made very small marks for certain landmarks and I added a few directional lines, but then virtually everything else you see here was done simply with shading. I did add two very short lines for the upper and lower eyelid and for the line between the lips and I outlined the neckline of her top. Those were basically the only solid lines I used.
The model doesn't look quite this severe in real life, but I think that might be because this was also the first profile I've ever done.
As always, clicking on the image will give a larger view.
8 comments:
The shading makes it softer. Nice.
And I'm not in Sandy Lake. Never know where the computer says I access from. Ha.
I loved reading of your technique here, Ruth, and what a wonderful result!
Hope you have a blessed Thanksgiving holiday. May God bless you during this time and always!
XOXO
So do you like this later technique better than making an outline of the head?
I find it amazing that you did this in only two sessions!
Was thinking about you yesterday -- I hope you and Michael are well. Kathy
I can't believe you did most of this with shading. I'm mean, I believe it, but I am amazed.
Great work! I like the shading.
Amazing description of how you created this picture. I enjoy reading about your adventures in drawing, being one of those who "can't draw a straight line with a ruler."
Very interesting technique with excellent results!
Beautiful work!
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