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

Overview

“In this lesson, I will guide you through drawing a sphere and discuss how to use the materials best to achieve quick results.”

In this video lesson Gustavo Ramos addresses the topic: Learning the Properties of Light and Shadow by Drawing a Sphere, 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, we're going to be drawing a sphere. I'm going to talk about how I use these materials to create the most desired effect in terms of light and shadow. So similarly to how I started the shading strips, I'm gonna tone the entire surface of the paper where the sphere is going to be. I'm going to just be using a paper towel and I'm going to collect some of the pastel that I left here on this crap piece of paper. and I'm just gonna go right over the sphere with it. Next, i'm going to grab my erasers. Um, Bring it back. some of the clarity that I might have lost. Next thing I'm goi...”

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

• Level: Beginner
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• 1589 students
• 4 units
• 17 lessons (3h 23m)
• 4 downloads

• Category

  Illustration

• Areas

  Fine Arts, Pencil Drawing, Portrait Drawing