How to Apply Half-tones to the Planes of a Head

[New Masters Academy]

In this lesson, instructor Iliya Mirochnik will show you how to add half-tones and highlights to amplify your shadow masses. You will learn a variety of techniques for completing your drawing with a three-dimensional illusion and proper value relationships.

This lesson belongs to the course Foundations of Observational Drawing. In this 8-week course, Iliya Mirochnik will share with you his knowledge of the Russian Drawing Approach; a technique that has remained nearly unaltered in Russia for over 250 years. It is an excellent tool for learning the fundamentals of observation, construction, and light theory. With the help of Iliya’s intuitive assignments, 3D models, and reference images, this course will give you a strong drawing foundation. The skills you gain from this course will benefit you through your artistic career.

Throughout this course, you’ll have access to the NMA community for feedback and critiques to improve your work as you progress.

[John Galvin]

I enjoyed how each in-depth lesson progressed. From basic shapes to the human head. The instructor’s drawings were impeccable & he only used an eraser to remove smudges and to sharpen up edges. The repetitive shading was a bit tedious, I followed the instruction but I never noticed any improvement.

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