The Profile

A profile drawing can be very dramatic. This drawing was done on plate-finish bristol board. With an HB pencil, first sketch the lines to establish the head angle. You might want to use the technique of drawing a box first to position the head, as demonstrated earlier on page 7.

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When shading the profile or any view of the face, it’s important to recognize the different planes of the face. These are illustrated in the drawing to the ...

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