Line Drawing Portraits
You can use a photo of yourself or look in the mirror. Try different facial expressions, angles, cropping, and lighting.
Use ONLY LINES. No smooth value. You can create value using different types of lines (thick or thin) and simple pen and ink values.
Materials: Black, grey, or blue pens only. Bring your own so that you can use it throughout the entire portrait.
Brainstorm and practice in your sketchbook first! Create thumbnail sketches or practice different types of line. Try focusing in on just one part of your face.
*Keep in mind: We've been practicing lines and shapes. Break down your face into shapes. They can be geometric shapes or organic shapes.
Use ONLY LINES. No smooth value. You can create value using different types of lines (thick or thin) and simple pen and ink values.
Materials: Black, grey, or blue pens only. Bring your own so that you can use it throughout the entire portrait.
Brainstorm and practice in your sketchbook first! Create thumbnail sketches or practice different types of line. Try focusing in on just one part of your face.
*Keep in mind: We've been practicing lines and shapes. Break down your face into shapes. They can be geometric shapes or organic shapes.