In this charcoal male portrait drawing instruction Steve takes the student through a complete process of building a charcoal portrait drawing. Starting with the size of the drawing, how to quickly lay the main axes, how to draw what you see and how to draw what you know, defining hard edge and soft edge of shadows, the concept of less is more, using descriptive line, finding and placing ear, taking to the universe and creating depth, how to find beauty, change of pace and other charcoal techniques and shortcuts for your quick mastery of charcoal dr...
In this charcoal male portrait drawing instruction Steve takes the student through a complete process of building a charcoal portrait drawing. Starting with the size of the drawing, how to quickly lay the main axes, how to draw what you see and how to draw what you know, defining hard edge and soft edge of shadows, the concept of less is more, using descriptive line, finding and placing ear, taking to the universe and creating depth, how to find beauty, change of pace and other charcoal techniques and shortcuts for your quick mastery of charcoal drawing. The facial features are drawn and explained in detail. Facial planes are defined. The use of light and shadow to define form is explored. Marrying the subject and background, what Steve terms as going to the universe, is demonstrated and discussed in this charcoal drawing video lesson.
it's excellent, thank you!