Bringing It All Together

It’s very rare that you’ll ever focus on just one aspect of creating a drawing, whether it’s lighting, composition, or combining elements. Now it’s time to pull together everything we’ve covered so far to approach a simple portrait. You might be surprised at how much you’ve learned already over the course of just a few short projects!

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Capturing Character The key to a good portrait is letting the natural personality shine. This kind grandfather rarely leaves the house without his favorite cap, and a portrait of him wouldn’t be complete without it. Moreover, harsh shadows or a more stoic expression really wouldn’t suit ...

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