Hello everyone welcome to the February challenge for Country View Crafts which theme chosen for us by the super talented Sue is Black and white and a choice of 1 other colour. I decided to sketch a portrait as I just love drawing! Don’t forget to enter your creations to be in with a chance to enter the draw.
I started by mapping in the basic shapes ( I’ve recently started to use reference photos, as they are helping me with shading and proportions. I always refused to use them as I thought being able to draw out of my head was better. However I’ve realised that to improve and develop I need to have something to help me as I was really getting anywhere) I didn’t copy exactly just enough to help me with shadows and lights.
Building it up
And more - I used a Derwent mechanical Pencil which is quite light in value.
And the final piece
I quite like how she came out and hope you do to.
I started by mapping in the basic shapes ( I’ve recently started to use reference photos, as they are helping me with shading and proportions. I always refused to use them as I thought being able to draw out of my head was better. However I’ve realised that to improve and develop I need to have something to help me as I was really getting anywhere) I didn’t copy exactly just enough to help me with shadows and lights.
Building it up
And more - I used a Derwent mechanical Pencil which is quite light in value.
And the final piece
I decided to switch to soft pastels at the end just to get some more contrasts in shadows and lights.
I quite like how she came out and hope you do to.
Come back soon to see my piece I completed for the course I’m studying (MA in Illustration) with is to illustrate the the letter I
Take care xxx
It's great - love the expression.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Lynn, hugs x
DeleteFab drawing Deborah. X
ReplyDeleteHi Hazel thank you so much my friend, I always appreciate your comments. Hugs Debsxx
DeleteGreat drawing Debs, you've captured her spirit I think! In my opinion using photos is not to be frown upon, it's the result that counts!
ReplyDeleteThank you Christine, and you are so right. I’m learning as I go. Big hugs x
DeleteDebs this is amazing, you are so talented - you've really brought her to life! Have a very happy weekend, and enjoy next week on your Uni course xx
ReplyDeleteThank you Sue, I appreciate all your lovely comments and support xx
DeleteHi there Debs, I just had to pop over and comment on
ReplyDeleteyour drawing. She is beautiful and you are so talented.
The detail is amazing. Have a good weekend.
Hugs Jennifer xx.
Hi Jennifer, thank you so much for your lovely comment, it was very appreciated hugs xxx
DeleteThis is an absolutely amazing work, Debs!!! Your lady is so beautiful!!! Have a wonderful weekend!!! xx
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Monika, I appreciate your lovely comments xxx
ReplyDeleteHow fabulous Debs ! Love it ! I hope you have a ball @ your new course !
ReplyDeleteCorrie xx
Oh my Debs - this is simply stunning - I love what you have done! Hugs rachel xx
ReplyDeleteStunning work Debs. Love this!
ReplyDeleteAmazing portrait, Debs! When I am drawing faces I always need a reference photo for the values - and the artistic freedom is to change things! I like her very much!
ReplyDeleteHugs Evelyn xx