After reading the first half of Tony Ryder's book, I decided to start over, with the lessons I learned. I started with the envelope, and broke it down into incrementally more precise shapes until I got to this. It's not completely developed. I need to make several adjustments yet.
Ryder teaches the development of the form to a very precise line drawing, which is then shaded. I've never had luck adding shading to a line drawing. My most successful shaded drawings are developed with line and shade simultaneously. I'll read the second half of the book and see If I can do it his way.
My fear is that I'll end up with a precise, but lifeless portrait. But that's in my hands. If nothing else, I will get good practice.
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