Week 3: Portrait Drawing II – Developing Contrast and Adding Halftones

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Instructor: Amy Florence
Subjects: Drawing
Topics: Drawing Exercises, Head & Portrait, Sketching
Mediums: Charcoal, Paper, Paper Stump
Duration: 1h 49m 37s

In week three, instructor Amy Florence will continue to work on the sight-size portrait drawing. You will learn how to recheck measurements and make corrections with a fresh eye. Amy will show you how to push the value of the shadows to create contrast and use halftones to turn forms.

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

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