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2. Draw another horizontal line to divide the
bottom half of the face. This gives you the
placement for the bottom of the nose. The ears
start at the eye line and extend down to the
bottom of the nose. Don’t make the bottom of
the nose too thin or too wide. Always check back
to your reference to ensure you are maintaining a
likeness and not just making it up.
3. Divide the bottom section into thirds. The
mouth will be at the top of the thirds and the
rest is the chin. Mouths vary a lot in shape:
some people have very full lower lips. Some
are thin both top and bottom and some are
even. In the pencil sketch, you can see how I
have applied those principles, ensuring that the
angle of the head is correct and the features
are also properly aligned. All the features have
been lightly drawn in.
Once you are satisfied with your sketch, it’s time
to start colouring, using whatever medium you
choose. It could be watercolour, acrylic or oil
paints or, as in my case, coloured artists’ pencils,
used in the finished portrait shown. Depending on
your medium, gradually add colour and tone until
you are happy with the result (or unhappy enough
to give up and throw it in the bin).
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With any luck, plus
perseverance and a lot of
rubbing out, you will have
a portrait that bears some
resemblance to the person
in your reference picture.
Why not have a go?
We are always delighted to
hear from people wishing
to join the group. There is
a waiting list, but please
contact Jenny Boddington
on 0118 988 5804 to
discuss. In normal times,
we meet at Swallowfield
Parish Hall on Mondays
from 2pm to 4pm.
Patricia Taylor
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