Below are my portrait sketches done from “real life”. THANK YOU to all the students who have patiently sat still while I draw their portraits and all who are providing encouragement and helpful critique as I continue to learn!
May 2023
Apologies for my tardiness with uploading the remaining 4 drawings done in May! I was spending any “free time” in my gardens!
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April 2023
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March 2023
Alexis 03/2023 H
Alex 03/2023 H
Macy 03/2023 H
Tucker 03/2023 H
Nakiya 03/2023 H
Danielle 03/2023 H
Matt 03/2023 H
Hannah 03/2023 H
Anna 03/2023 H
Rachel 03/2023 H
Kylie 03/2023 H
December 2022
I find I prefer the more detailed lines when using a harder lead pencil compared to a soft lead and broad, less distinct lines. In October and most of December I was using the softer lead.
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October 2022
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Using a photo to draw from has it’s pros and cons… I can take my time… I can turn both the photo and my sketch pad upside down to get a different view which helps a lot in getting the proportions right but the biggest drawback is the lack of conversation. I so enjoy the back and forth easy-going chatting that occurs when I can talk with the person I am drawing. Below is one of my recent drawings using an online image as the “subject”.
