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

Overview

“I'll begin by focusing on a specific area, like the eye and forehead, to set the standard for the rest of the portrait. Using my pencils, I'll refine shapes and create smooth gradients while preserving details. Gradually, I'll blend shapes into one another, balancing realism and artistic interpretation.”

In this video lesson Gustavo Ramos addresses the topic: Sculpting from Flat to Form 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 demonstrate how I bring the portrait to a finish by refining the forms of the face and unifying the planes as they relate to the whole. What I like to do is pick an area that I want to bring too close to a finish. Instead of addressing the entire head all at once like we've been doing this whole time, it just helps me to create a standard in just one small area that I want the rest of the portrait to try to meet. And in this case, it's gonna be near this eye and the forehead area. I'm gonna start by darkening a few of the areas in the eye that are still looking flat. ...”

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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)
• 4 downloads

• Category

  Illustration

• Areas

  Fine Arts, Pencil Drawing, Portrait Drawing