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Old 12-18-2008, 10:07 PM   #1
Mara Schasteen Mara Schasteen is offline
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Practice Sketch




I originally posted this idea in the Resource Photo critique section (post entitled "Choosing the best..."). I have completed my practice sketch - on cheap paper and with a less than fancy charcoal pencil. I haven't used charcoal in 15 years. I haven't done my homework. I have no idea what kind of paper to use, or what kind of pencil. My own critique of this piece is that I used the charcoal too harshly and that my shadows and highlights are too evenly dispersed. I do like the drawing itself, except that I notice her left hand is too small. My plan is to go and get some decent paper and re-do this drawing, aiming for a more soft focus, lighter touch with the pencil. Advice welcome!
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