So after doing the pumpkin still life the other day it got me thinking that a couple of years ago I was quiet into pencil portrait sketches from photographs. So I thought who better to have a go with then my son.
I had several suitable photos around. And I ended out
choosing one that had plenty of room to play with contrast and cropping, my favourite things.
I still have a fair bit of paper left that I have been hording since uni. Too scared to touch. So I cracked some out.
I know there isn't much point directly trying to "copy" a photograph, I mean just print it out. But if you can play with sketchiness and contrast/cropping with a good reference photo it is very convenient when you have limited opportunity for the arts.
Anyways I don't think I need to justify using a reference...
So this is what I came up with last night.
Happy with last nights efforts I have decided that I am willing to use this style for commissions for people who may have a special photo they would like a drawing to be based around.
It would be nice if it is a close up portrait, but I am open to negotiation - see examples below.
Obviously I reserve the right to make slight modifications to the image and alter backgrounds and lighting to suit my style.
I would benefit from having a couple of images to choose from or take bits and pieces from.
The images will be in A4 size, on a thick art paper. Done in graphite and pencil.
Message me here and I will give you my e-mail address to send images to.
Thanks guys.
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