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

Overview

“In this lesson, I will discuss the key considerations when setting up a pose and lighting for a portrait. We will then establish proportions with a straight-line block-in of the head.”

In this video lesson Gustavo Ramos addresses the topic: Setting up the Pose and Beginning the Straight Line Block-in, 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 discuss the main considerations for setting up the light and the pose. For the self portrait, we will also proceed to establish proportions with a straight line blocking of the head. My first consideration is to position the light source in a way that it creates identifiable shapes for the light and the dark in my face. So here I have the light source quite close to my face, and it's a very bright light, which allows me to have very distinct shapes. And for educational purposes, this is going to be very helpful. So I invite you as well to find a light situation that a...”

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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)
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• Category

  Illustration

• Areas

  Fine Arts, Pencil Drawing, Portrait Drawing