Nate: An online portrait drawing session

Luca Indraccolo

Luca Indraccolo draws a portrait of model Nate, guiding you through how to capture the subtle shifts in value that define a bearded face. Using black, white, and three shades of grey Polychromos pencils on black A4 paper, he shows how to layer tones and build texture with precision, bringing richness and realism to your portrait. Along the way, he shares tips on controlling edges and highlights using a Mars plastic eraser, Faber-Castell pencil eraser, and Tombow Mono Zero eraser.
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