For the Sheer Love of Drawing: Graphite portrait

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Monday, August 5, 2013

Head study

Head study in graphite pencil, white paper. Another reference from Dave Malan's work.

Norman Rockwell in pencil, white paper. Emulating a master's work teaches how it's done and why it appears the way it is. It's literally a study. This is my version of Dave Malan's work. He has a superb hatching style that I love. I just learned that they encourage this technique of recreating masters' works at some art schools like TAD.

I'm an emerging artist with above average passion trying to squeeze-in time to draw and paint. My goal for now is to explore my capacity on different styles and mediums that will define my identity as an artist. I'm not trying to spread myself on different things all at one time, but I rather focus on a calculated method of exhausting my energy on one thing at a time that I see fit for the time being that I see myself moving forward.

On some posts I would include work-in-progress photos, and would throw some discussions on how I did it for the benefit of viewers who are interested in learning and creating art on their own.

If you like my work, I appreciate your comments. Constructive criticism are also welcome. Suggestions and tips are like bacon to my enthusiasm. Thank you for taking the time. Happy Drawing!

A husband and a father.
Lives in Los Angeles, California.

Monday, August 5, 2013

Head study

Rockwell study