Pencil Portraits: Light, Shadow, and Proportion
How to Choose a Reference Photo?
A course by Juan Perednik, Illustrator
About the video: How to Choose a Reference Photo?
Overview
“Now I am going to mention what are the most important points when choosing a reference photo and I will exemplify it with the photo that I selected for the course project.”
In this video lesson Juan Perednik addresses the topic: How to Choose a Reference Photo?, which is part of the Domestika online course: Pencil Portraits: Light, Shadow, and Proportion. Learn how to draw expressive portraits by understanding the basics of lighting and the proportions of the human face.
Partial transcription of the video
“The reference photo we will work with is very important for our drawing. About 70% of the work is done before putting the pencil on paper. We need to look closely at interesting lights. highlights. and details. The quality of the reference can either work against us or in our favor. If the reference image is in low In order to achieve a detailed work. we must consider that it won't allow us to focus on subtle details such as the gleam in someone’s eyes or the intricate patterns of the skin. Having high-resolution references crucial for our comfort and precision while working. Now let's expl...”
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Course summary for: Pencil Portraits: Light, Shadow, and Proportion
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Artistic Drawing, Drawing, Figure Drawing, Fine Arts, Pencil Drawing, Portrait Drawing, Realistic Drawing, Sketching, Traditional illustration
Juan Perednik
A course by Juan Perednik
Argentine illustrator Juan Perednik has been drawing for as long as he can remember and it is one of the things he most enjoys in life. For him, every drawing is a brand new experience, a challenge, and the truest artistic technique for expressing emotions.
His delicate line work and mastery of light paved the way for him to work with The Rock, PayPal, MercadoLibre, Canal 13, and Marcelo Tinelli, as well as create portraits for various celebrities as famous as Justin Bieber. This gave him the visibility he needed to grow his now extensive community, made up of fans who admire and follow each of his new creations through his social media.
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