Secrets of Drawing: Figures and Faces by Craig Nelson
Author:Craig Nelson [Nelson, Craig]
Language: eng
Format: epub, pdf
ISBN: 978-1-4403-2171-9
Publisher: Penguin Publishing Group
Published: 2011-01-15T00:00:00+00:00
Build Darker Values On Top of Lighter Tones
Iâchose to use a sanguine pencil for the first tonal layer. Then, I applied charcoal on top to create the darker values.
The Napping Student
CarbOthello pencil and charcoal pencil on vellum
12â³ Ã 14â³
(30cm à 36cm)
Building Up Tones
Start with lighter tones and layer to make the value darker.
CHAPTER TWO
DRAWING FIGURES
AND FACES
Gesture and attitude constitute the âbody languageâ of a figure. The angle of the head, the action of the arms, the use of the hands and the weight distribution of the body all play an important role in the attitude and pose of the figure. A great range of expression may be demonstrated through poses and gestures. Seated and standing figures as well as figures in motion can display gestural qualities. With moving figures, it is important to find the moment that best describes the action. In many cases this will be the moment that the action begins, or just prior to the actual movement.
When drawing any figure, it is vital to study and understand the attitude and gesture of that specific figure. Depicting individual attitudes will give life to the figure and help you avoid a static, paper-doll-like quality. Also use clothing to help you render the movement or gesture of a figure. Folds created by tension can be used to amplify the attitude or the action. Using all of the properties of pose and gesture will ensure a more pleasing and believable figure drawing.
The Vineyard Worker
Charcoal and pastel on gray Canson paper
24 x 18 (61cm x 46cm)
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