Inspired by the work of Chuck Close you will use Pencil to create a larger than life size realistic portrait.
Things to Consider when choosing your image
Pick or take an EXPRESSIVE image
Interesting Angles
Show your Character
Find a FULL range of value
Control lighting
Make sure that it is CLEAR & IN FOCUS
Don't make up details
Put your photo on this document. Size it to fit the page. Crop in close!!
Resources
Hong Chun Zhang - Amazing Hair Drawings
VIDEOS
Short & Interesting
Chuck Close on why he uses a Grid
Blog Reflection
Copy & Paste into your blog. Remember to answer questions in paragraph form and delete questions after completing your reflection.
1. How did you create an interesting image? What decisions did you make in taking & editing the reference photograph (light, angle, cropping)? What advice would you give to someone else taking a reference photo for this project?
2. How accurate was your drawing? How successfully did you demonstrate value, form and texture (discuss 3 specific areas)?
3. What was the most important thing you learned about charcoal during this project? Explain & give evidence from artwork