Secrets of Drawing: Figures and Faces by Craig Nelson

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

I chose 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

12″ × 14″

(30cm × 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 “body language” 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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