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| graphite on bristol - 11x14 |
It feels SO GOOD to pick up my tried and true graphites again! It is just like slipping into a warm blanket with a hot cup of tea! The "mother and child" subject matter is one of my absolute favorites - so this day has been very rewarding. I begin with my line drawing, then I focus in on the most important facial features - eyes, lips, noses. Once I am satisfied with this foundation, I spread out from there. I use mainly an 8B water-soluable graphite pencil for this work. I have dozens of others, and may pick up a different one for lashes and brows, but the creamy soft lead is by far my favorite. Tomorrow, I will lay in the rest and start to deepen the darks for good contrast.
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