Stonesthrow Cottage

Musing and ramblings from Stonesthrow - my backyard cottage.

Sketching

Despite a couple of weeks of battling fatigue, I have been trying to be creative on weekends and get a few projects done.  Pictured below is a sketch of my youngest son - an assignment for my art course, Lesson 3 on drawing the human face :)  My first attempt at sketching a face since high school art class (Grade 9, way too many years ago). I have to say I enjoyed the challenge and, although there is definitely room for improvement, I wasn't too displeased with the results! Now back to the lessons and practice, practice, practice!

 

 

Published Monday, June 16, 2008 4:45 PM by Eveline
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# re: Sketching@ Monday, June 16, 2008 6:06 PM

I use to be able to sketch a portrait years ago, but when I tried recently, it was horrible!  I always have problems with the lips.  I don't know what your son looks like, but keep up the good work!

by Billizetti

# re: Sketching@ Monday, June 16, 2008 6:20 PM

Thanks - the lips are definitely the hardest part! I re-did them several times and am still not happy with the end result!! Maybe it would have been easier if I had a photo with the mouth closed? :)

by Eveline

# re: Sketching@ Wednesday, June 18, 2008 6:15 AM

Good job on this!! Face details are really challenging.  I think the right eye (his right) is really good.  I also think you did a good job with the shadow details on his hair.  The sweatshirt, with it's gromets and ties, are really good.  Realistic portraits are so challenging but you did a great effort!  

~soozwillamuse

by soozwillamuse

# re: Sketching@ Wednesday, June 18, 2008 11:31 AM

I especially like the hair -- shiny and clean! -- boy-like!

by Constance Bates