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

Overview

“In this lesson, we will use different types of erasers to establish the light planes of the face by erasing into the toned paper. ”

In this video lesson Gustavo Ramos addresses the topic: Merging the Lights through the “Fog”, 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 use our three different types of erasers to create lights by erasing down to the white of the paper through the pastel that we applied. So let's get started. The first thing I'm going to do is prepare my kneaded eraser. I like to use it first because it makes the softest mark. Before I move on, I'm going to take a look at my face and try to figure out what the lightest point in it is. And I'm seeing that it's somewhere here in the forehead where there's a highlight. So I'm going to use the knitted eraser and just make a mark there. I'm seeing another point in ...”

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

• Level: Beginner
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• 4 units
• 17 lessons (3h 23m)
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• Category

  Illustration

• Areas

  Fine Arts, Pencil Drawing, Portrait Drawing