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Charcoal Drawing Female -Two Models Figure and Portrait Studies by Steve Carpenter - 2089B

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This demonstration by Steve Carpenter explores basic charcoal figure drawing and portraiture techniques. Three poses are combined to form a figurative abstract emphasizing how light and shadow work to create form. Other basic charcoal drawing techniques used to establish an interesting design are investigated. A single figure study reviews the basic steps for rendering the human form. Finally, a study in portraiture explores the basics of rendering the details and how light and shadow work to create form and dimension.

Index

00:00:08 - Begin multiple pose exercise

00:00:32 - Emphasis is on design and simplicity

00:01:06 - Making decisions and creating a halftone

00:02:03 - The hand as a design element

00:04:46 - Establishing light values with eraser, keeping the design theme

00:07:29 - Pose 2, creating abstract forms, making choices

00:11:25 - Pose 3, continuing to combine and abstract the forms

00:13:01 - Looking for details that add to the overall drawing

00:15:56 - Begin pose 4, individual figure study, designing the torso, shoulders, 2 lines create form

00:17:05 - Adding the head form

00:18:03 - Adding legs and feet, negative space

00:20:52 - Completing the torso and arms

00:22:48 - Begin the portrait, rough sketch for placement and scale

00:23:19 - Have a system for rendering the eyes

00:25:51 - Demonstrating facial shadows in profile

00:26:30 - Triangle for the eyes and nose, mouth and chin, shadow patterns

00:28:55 - Establishing the jawline and skull form, neck, ears

00:30:31 - Designing the hair form

00:31:25 - Adding Shadows

00:35:13 - Adding highlights with an eraser

00:36:16 - Explaining how the head form takes light and shadow, facial planes

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