How to Draw Portraits: The Basics - Lesson 1 of 4
In lesson 1 of this 4 part portrait drawing series from professional artist Justin Maas, we'll cover the building blocks of any portrait drawing; materials and basic techniques.
BASIC TECHNIQUES:
Understanding the ratings on pencils: HB is a mid-point pencil - everything marked as a B gets progressively softer (darker) with each number. Likewise, any pencil marked with an H gets harder (lighter) as it gets larger. Thus, a 6B is darker/softer than a 2B and a 6H is lighter (harder) than a 2H.
GRAPHITE SHINE:
While graphite has many, many advantages (price point, ability to achieve great details, layering etc) one of the only drawbacks is a phenomenon called ‘graphite shine.’ Graphite, when it builds up, can ‘shine’ - this is something that you can minimize by using a quality paper and switching to softer pencils rather than applying more pressure.
MAKING DIFFERENT TYPES OF PENCILS WORK TOGETHER:
Even though they look similar, some pencils do not really “work” together. Charcoal doesn’t mix with graphite and carbon pencils aren’t a lot better. Ideally we try not to mix them, but what about when we work on a toned paper and want to use white pastel? White pastel will not layer over graphite - but the reverse does work to an extent. So if you lay down your white pastel first, you have the option to slightly overlay graphite on it.
DOWNLOADABLE INSTRUCTION SHEET:
https://www.strathmoreartiststudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/2020_w1p1_instructions.pdf
REFERENCE PHOTO:
https://www.strathmoreartiststudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/part-1-ref.pdf
JUSTIN MAAS WEBSITE:
https://www.patreon.com/maasart
JUSTIN MAAS INSTAGRAM:
https://www.instagram.com/maas.art/
SEE LESSON 2 HERE: HOW TO DRAW PORTRAITS - THE BLOCK-IN:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I7m63EV9Ftw
SEE LESSON 3 HERE: HOW TO DRAW A PORTRAIT ON TONED PAPER:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6OascEcL1qA
SEE LESSON 4 HERE: HOW TO DRAW A COLORED PENCIL PORTRAIT:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HC0uRa5D9CY&t=15s
Видео How to Draw Portraits: The Basics - Lesson 1 of 4 канала Strathmore Artist Papers
BASIC TECHNIQUES:
Understanding the ratings on pencils: HB is a mid-point pencil - everything marked as a B gets progressively softer (darker) with each number. Likewise, any pencil marked with an H gets harder (lighter) as it gets larger. Thus, a 6B is darker/softer than a 2B and a 6H is lighter (harder) than a 2H.
GRAPHITE SHINE:
While graphite has many, many advantages (price point, ability to achieve great details, layering etc) one of the only drawbacks is a phenomenon called ‘graphite shine.’ Graphite, when it builds up, can ‘shine’ - this is something that you can minimize by using a quality paper and switching to softer pencils rather than applying more pressure.
MAKING DIFFERENT TYPES OF PENCILS WORK TOGETHER:
Even though they look similar, some pencils do not really “work” together. Charcoal doesn’t mix with graphite and carbon pencils aren’t a lot better. Ideally we try not to mix them, but what about when we work on a toned paper and want to use white pastel? White pastel will not layer over graphite - but the reverse does work to an extent. So if you lay down your white pastel first, you have the option to slightly overlay graphite on it.
DOWNLOADABLE INSTRUCTION SHEET:
https://www.strathmoreartiststudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/2020_w1p1_instructions.pdf
REFERENCE PHOTO:
https://www.strathmoreartiststudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/part-1-ref.pdf
JUSTIN MAAS WEBSITE:
https://www.patreon.com/maasart
JUSTIN MAAS INSTAGRAM:
https://www.instagram.com/maas.art/
SEE LESSON 2 HERE: HOW TO DRAW PORTRAITS - THE BLOCK-IN:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I7m63EV9Ftw
SEE LESSON 3 HERE: HOW TO DRAW A PORTRAIT ON TONED PAPER:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6OascEcL1qA
SEE LESSON 4 HERE: HOW TO DRAW A COLORED PENCIL PORTRAIT:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HC0uRa5D9CY&t=15s
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