A portrait value study
Ned Mueller
Watch Ned Mueller create a value study in real-time. Over 30 minutes, Ned uses basic materials (Conte charcoal and an eraser) to create a portrait that captures the essence of his subject, demonstrating the importance of simplifying and organising values and edges.
Lydia Cecil draws a portrait of model Somto in this week's session, focusing on simplifying the head into shapes and exploring the use of the terminator line and reflected light to create depth. Using chalk and charcoal on ...
Lizet Dingemans takes a look at soft edges, working from toned background forward in this interesting portrait drawing class. Model: Rosie. Materials: willow charcoal and pastel pencil on charcoal toned white paper.
Lizet Dingemans takes us through how to lose edges and shapes to create the impression of a figure! 3 x 20 minute charcoal poses with model Connie.
