Steve provides a detailed charcoal drawing demonstration of portraiture. All aspects of portrait drawing are explored from techniques for rendering features to the search for beauty and interest. A figure pose is superimposed on the portrait. This portion of the demonstration investigates basic figure drawing with an added emphasis on abstract principles. The clothed model presents the additional challenge of rendering fabric in an interesting and believable manner. The final demonstration is a quick sketch. Steve suggests techniqu...
Steve provides a detailed charcoal drawing demonstration of portraiture. All aspects of portrait drawing are explored from techniques for rendering features to the search for beauty and interest. A figure pose is superimposed on the portrait. This portion of the demonstration investigates basic figure drawing with an added emphasis on abstract principles. The clothed model presents the additional challenge of rendering fabric in an interesting and believable manner. The final demonstration is a quick sketch. Steve suggests techniques for simplifying the subject while focusing on what is important to convey interest and beauty.
