PART 3

Shapes to Form:

Perspective: 1 Pt, 2 Pt. 3 Pt

Interesting Perspective Hack

Cross Contour:

CROSS-CONTOUR

Just like how blind contour can be taken to new levels, a simple exercise like cross contour  can be the foundation of someone’s journey.

En Masse
Cross-Contourist, Jason Botkin

Mapping Light and Shadow:

For further steps on value drawing:

Shading Techniques:

Blending (Gradation) – Drawing with Side / End of Charcoal
Hatching, Cross Hatching, Stippling – Texture Patterns

With (Black and White) Photo Reference
Begin on Large Paper:

1. Carefully Block in Light Preliminary with Willow

2. Mapping Light, Shadow, Positive and Negative Space/Shapes

3. Eraser Test, and begin to add Base Values /w Compressed Charcoal

4. Refine and Increase Contrast

PART 4