PROJECT 1: MAN
We now begin the step-by-step method for drawing. I have done four projects—an adult male, an adult female, a young girl, and a young boy. Each of these projects is broken down into what I consider the seven stages of drawing: the lay-in, plumb lines, volume, edges and outlines, tonal pattern, finishing, and polishing. The first project provides the most detail on these seven stages, so it’s best to start here. However, I urge you to read all four projects because I include slightly different information in each. Actually copying the stages (drawing each step over the previous) would be commendable. (Note that all projects call for the 9B pencil, only switching to 5B or 2B for small details.)
STAGE 1
The Lay-In Because the lay-in ...
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