Self-Portrait in Graphite and Pastel: Techniques of Light and Form

Overview

“In this lesson, I will review all the drawing materials I use and explain why each is important.”

In this video lesson Gustavo Ramos addresses the topic: Materials, which is part of the Domestika online course: Self-Portrait in Graphite and Pastel: Techniques of Light and Form. Master light and form techniques to create dynamic self-portraits in graphite and pastel while working from life..

Partial transcription of the video

“In this lesson, I will go over all of the drawing materials that I use and explain their importance. In this course, you will learn how to create a self portrait drawing from life using a mirror beginning with a straight line block in to explore likeness. You will go from toning the paper and establishing your deepest darks with pastel to rendering sophisticated gradients of light and graphite and achieve striking results through the principles of form, light, shape, design, and line quality. Now, let's go over the materials. I'll be using pan pastel. Here I have a mirror that I use to chec...”

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Course summary for: Self-Portrait in Graphite and Pastel: Techniques of Light and Form

• Level: Beginner
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• 1459 students
• 4 units
• 17 lessons (3h 23m)
• 4 downloads

• Category

  Illustration

• Areas

  Fine Arts, Pencil Drawing, Portrait Drawing