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Description
This charcoal drawing demonstration of a male model covers the basic techniques of portraiture. 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.
Index
00:00:55 - Getting scale from the left eye
00:01:15 - Cast shadow shows form
00:02:22 - Assessing scale
00:03:00 - Going to the universe
00:03:25 - Going for the half tones/middle tones
00:05:08 - Using your finger to change value, texture
00:08:30 - Adding highlights with pencil
00:09:40 - Cleaning up on the light side of image
00:10:45 - Addressing the ear as a change of pace
00:13:23 - Using a dark edge to make the drawing pop
00:13:57 - Descriptive line
00:15:02 - Hair is soft, use a soft touch to create it
00:18:00 - Use white carefully, don't overdo it
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