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

Overview

“In this lesson, I will guide you in refining the rough straight-line block-in into a more defined two-dimensional representation of the head.”

In this video lesson Gustavo Ramos addresses the topic: Clarifying the 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, we're going to take the raw straight line block hand that we established and turn it into a more specified two dimensional representation of the head. Before we move forward with the portrait, I wanna take a step back, take a deep breath, and go over the accuracy techniques to make sure that I have everything in the right place. The first thing I'm going to do is use a mirror. because that's going to help me have a fresh eye. and catch any mistakes I might have made. What I do is I position the mirror right between my eyes and I looked through the mirror to see the, drawing ...”

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

• Level: Beginner
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• 1514 students
• 4 units
• 17 lessons (3h 23m)
• 4 downloads

• Category

  Illustration

• Areas

  Fine Arts, Pencil Drawing, Portrait Drawing