Drawing from Life
Having models pose for you as you draw—or drawing from life—is an excellent way to practice rendering faces. When drawing from life, you usually have control over the way your models are lit. If you’re indoors, you can position the light source to your liking; if you’re outdoors, you can reposition your model until you’re satisfied.
CREATING A COMFORTABLE SETUP When using live models, make sure they are comfortable and in a pose they can hold for a while. Schedule short breaks every 30 minutes so that both you and your models can take a “breather.”
STEP 1 First I place the basic shape of the head with an HB pencil. My subject’s ...
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