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

Overview

“In this lesson, you will learn methods to improve accuracy in portrait drawing. We'll cover using straight lines to form an "envelope," visualizing shapes abstractly, and checking horizontal and vertical relationships. You'll also practice triangulating landmarks and refining details step by step for better precision.”

In this video lesson Gustavo Ramos addresses the topic: Methods of Checking Accuracy 1, 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 my primary methods of achieving accuracy in a portrait drawing. I will show you each of my methods of achieving accuracy, as well as finding mistakes and how to correct them. These methods of achieving accuracy will include visualizing shapes and how much space they occupy within other shapes, visualizing horizontal and vertical relationships within the face, timing the distance your eyes need to travel between landmarks on the face, and triangulating landmarks. We will discuss several different concepts to always keep in mind as you're trying to draw an accur...”

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

• Level: Beginner
• 100% positive reviews (22)
• 1459 students
• 4 units
• 17 lessons (3h 23m)
• 4 downloads

• Category

  Illustration

• Areas

  Fine Arts, Pencil Drawing, Portrait Drawing