needs some advice/recommendations. The person I am trying to draw has blond highlights in dark hair. I'm new to drawing portraits - did I pick the most difficult hair to draw? I am having difficulty reproducing this look - any advice, suggestions, reco... moreneeds some advice/recommendations. The person I am trying to draw has blond highlights in dark hair. I'm new to drawing portraits - did I pick the most difficult hair to draw? I am having difficulty reproducing this look - any advice, suggestions, recommendations would be greatly appreciated! Where do I start?
Jimmy Bensonneeds some advice/recommendations. The person I am trying to draw has blond highlights in dark hair. I'm new to drawing portraits - did I pick the most difficult hair to draw? I am having difficulty reproducing this look - any advice, suggestions, reco... moreneeds some advice/recommendations. The person I am trying to draw has blond highlights in dark hair. I'm new to drawing portraits - did I pick the most difficult hair to draw? I am having difficulty reproducing this look - any advice, suggestions, recommendations would be greatly appreciated! Where do I start?
Darrel TankYes, that is difficult. Unless you are able to clearly show the difference between the separate colors and what will be highlights, is will be confusing, because parts may look unfinished rather than a different color. Your best bet is to make sure that ... moreYes, that is difficult. Unless you are able to clearly show the difference between the separate colors and what will be highlights, is will be confusing, because parts may look unfinished rather than a different color. Your best bet is to make sure that both of those separate colors, are developed enough that they read as such. Then both colors of hair have to have the same rules of light applied, and be contoured within their own sets and range of values. It is a hard way to start, without having much previous experience drawing hair. One thing is for sure, you will learn something. One of the most common problems with drawing dark hair is that, it can easily become solid as you try and achieve the dark hair. Don't forget the brush! I hope this helps you at all..., Darrel :) less
January 22
Jimmy BensonThanks Darrel - I think I definitely chose the wrong person to try my first portrait. I am going to upload the reference picture so everyone can see - any pointers are welcome. I thought initially about going all dark and then trying to add the highligh... moreThanks Darrel - I think I definitely chose the wrong person to try my first portrait. I am going to upload the reference picture so everyone can see - any pointers are welcome. I thought initially about going all dark and then trying to add the highlights w/ the eraser. It's not working out well...
January 22
Darrel TankHi Jimmy, You can do that to a degree, but it is more difficult to remove the darker values that are created with the softer lead. If you have developed it too much, without allowing for some of the highlight and contour as you draw, it tends to smear. Yo... moreHi Jimmy, You can do that to a degree, but it is more difficult to remove the darker values that are created with the softer lead. If you have developed it too much, without allowing for some of the highlight and contour as you draw, it tends to smear. You also want to take into consideration where it will be darker, as you are pulling out of the darker areas, showing how the light is working and also using your range of value in the strokes to demonstrate contour, depth and dimension is important. Darrel :) less
Darrel Tank
Hi Jimmy! We are pretty excited to see that you are part of our great art community and we look forward to sharing with you and hearing your feedback. Have fun..., Darrel :)
January 8
Jimmy Benson
Thanks - been away from drawing a few years, but I am ready to jump back in
Odalis :DD <3
hey everyone!! i have missed all you! it has been about 3 months!! sorry i havent been on!! love you guys and hope i can get on more often!:DD
with love, odalis<3
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