An Analytical Study of Michelangelo’s Sibyl

In this lesson, master draftsman and painter Danny Galieote executes an analytical study of Michelangelo’s drawing technique used in his famous study of the Lybian Sibyl. First you will see how to block-in the rhythm, anatomical landmarks and structure, followed by how to develop the subtle forms with a hatched-line technique.

Materials

• Prismacolor Colored Pencil – Terra Cotta
• Bristol Paper
• Kneaded Eraser