tailieunhanh - Pencil portrait

Materials: 2B, 3B or 4B pencil and paper. When you draw a portrait from life, you need to record the subtle variations of the features which make that individual's face unique. There are three basic stages in the creation of this image: 1. Using line drawing to organise the position, shape and proportion of the features. 2. Using softly shaded tone to create the form and texture of each feature. 3. Using larger areas of tone to unite all the elements of the portrait. | Pencil portrait Materials 2B 3B or 4B pencil and paper. When you draw a portrait from life you need to record the subtle variations of the features which make that individual s face unique. There are three basic stages in the creation of this image 1. Using line drawing to organise the position shape and proportion of the features. 2. Using softly shaded tone to create the form and texture of each feature. 3. Using larger areas of tone to unite all the elements of the portrait. Pencil Portrait - Step 1- laying down the basic features Most artists make the greatest number of changes at the start of a drawing. Therefore it is important to draw lightly at first as lightly drawn lines are easier to erase. Begin a portrait with the eyes as they are the main -hi focal point. Take care where you choose to position them on the page as this will affect the overall balance of the portrait. Mouse over the image and you will see that nearest eye is situated on the vertical centre of the page. This is a strong compositional starting point for a three quarter view portrait. The size and position of the other features are directly related to the scale and placement of the eyes. If you get this stage right you will end up with a good likeness. Pencil Portrait - Step 2 - the full outline The next step is to set the distances between the eyes and the top of the head and the eyes and the chin. These measurements should be similar. The main features are then framed by the outline of the face and hair while the neck and shoulders form an angular support for the head. The hairline on the right side of the face creates a sweeping curve as it meets the neckline of the t-shirt. This movement builds a strong visual link between the head and shoulders. At this stage the drawing is a set of carefully positioned features that establish the final proportions of the portrait. Pencil Portrait - Step 3 - some extra linework The final stage of the line drawing in this portrait is to sketch some of