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Cast of David's Left Eye with Iliya Mirochnik

Cast of David's Left Eye
David's Eye Learn the forms of the face

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Instructor
Iliya Mirochnik
Subjects
Drawing
Topics
Anatomy, Design, Head & Portrait
Mediums
Paper, Pencil
Duration
1h 55m 49s
Series
Russian Drawing Course 5: The Face

One of the more complex features of the face, you will learn how to simplify the forms of the eye for your initial block in and then refine your drawing using halftones, shadows, and highlights to develop the eyelids, brow, and smaller forms of the eye.

This lesson includes both the reference image used in the lecture as well as a 3d model of the plaster cast for your assignment.

Materials
Graphite pencils
Kneaded and Hard Erasers
Roll of Paper, Smooth Sketchbook paper
Easel

Used in Lecture
Long point Pencil sharpener
Sharp eraser
Waterdrop blender

Beginner Friendly
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