Hadn’t drawn this model in some time. He was leaning on a chair and presented an interesting upper body and facial pose, so went with it. Decided to use a soft General’s carbon pencil on toned gray paper.
Didn’t intend this drawing as a portrait, but it seems to have turned out that way. The face competes with the torso for the focal point. Stronger lines around his biceps and shoulders and under his chin – bringing them forward – might fix this problem. Then again, maybe not. If given more time, would have worked on the values. More atmosphere around the shoulder would have improved the depth as well.
90 minutes.
Progress not perfection.
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