Graphite Line Drawing for Portrait Sketchbooking
Medium shading phase
A course by Anaïs Gonzalez , Illustrator
About the video: Medium shading phase
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
“In today's lesson. we begin the initial phase of shading in portrait drawing. While it's unusual to work both sheets simultaneously. as demonstrated here. i advise using a protective layer. This could be paper. tracing paper. or even a plastic sheet. to prevent smudging and maintain the integrity of your work. To avoid smudging your paper with your hand. it's crucial to be cautious. This issue arises because. with such a gestural drawing technique. your hand might inadvertently drag the graphite across the surface. As result. you could unintentionally erase parts of your drawing. Although I...”
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Course summary for: Graphite Line Drawing for Portrait Sketchbooking
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Drawing, Fine Arts, Portrait Drawing, Sketchbook, Sketching
Anaïs Gonzalez
A course by Anaïs Gonzalez
Anaïs González is an illustrator and portraiture specialist. Her greatest passion is art, especially drawing, taking the human figure as a reference and inspiration. After completing a degree in fine art in Barcelona, she began working as an independent artist on personal projects and private commissions.
Her artistic identity is characterized by an expressive style and use of light through line shading. Her drawings have already found a faithful audience in her more than 300K Instagram followers.
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