Graphite Line Drawing for Portrait Sketchbooking

Overview

“As we have already placed the figure on the paper and finished the sketch, now we will begin the first phase of shading, always keeping the reference image in mind.”

In this video lesson Anaïs Gonzalez addresses the topic: Medium shading phase, which is part of the Domestika online course: Graphite Line Drawing for Portrait Sketchbooking. Discover dynamic ways to draw facial anatomy and improve your technique through daily practice in your sketchbook.

Partial transcription of the video

“Medium Shading Phase In this lesson, we'll start the first phase of shading in our portraits. Though it's not common to simultaneously draw on two sheets like I am, I recommend using a protector made of paper, parchment paper, or even plastic so your hand doesn't end up smudging the paper. This can happen since with very gestural drawings, the hand can smudge the graphite which can end up ruining all your work. I won't use one this time since the reference protects it, but I recommend it. Now, we'll work on the light tones, but above all, don't forget to maintain the whites. You can also de...”

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Course summary for: Graphite Line Drawing for Portrait Sketchbooking

• Level: Beginner
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• 10494 students
• 4 units
• 12 lessons (1h 53m)
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• Category

  Illustration

• Areas

  Drawing, Fine Arts, Portrait Drawing, Sketchbook, Sketching