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In reply to the discussion: A new self-portrait drawing. Wanted to work with charcoal on toned paper. (large image) [View all]lunatica
(53,410 posts)7. It's awesome
as in it fills me with awe!
I love every detail of this. The highlights and shadows are great, and I especially like what you did with them on your neck.
Even though it doesnt show any obvious expression there is still a fascination with what you might be thinking.
Your eyes are incredibly strong and profound and you did a great job working on them.
I like your small almost extraneous detail work in your hair strands framing your face.
And I like the combination of heavy line work mixed with very light lines.
Youre going to knock their socks off in life drawing classes!
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A new self-portrait drawing. Wanted to work with charcoal on toned paper. (large image) [View all]
femmedem
Jan 2020
OP
Awesome. my brother is getting into paper making, aimed at ppl with your skills.
Kurt V.
Jan 2020
#2
Thank you! It was getting past midnight when I finished and I kept erasing and reworking the eyes
femmedem
Jan 2020
#12
Wow! And charcoal is sooooo hard to work with especially for a fine detailed portrait like this,
emmaverybo
Jan 2020
#14
Thanks! Charcoal feels like playing to me: not intimidating. I can't get too detailed
femmedem
Jan 2020
#30
Thanks! I'm not, except that I did just have a show and sold a handful of paintings.
femmedem
Jan 2020
#36
I didn't know you'd gone to art school! It's Strathmore 400 recycled toned paper.
femmedem
Jan 2020
#28