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Patricia Joyce · 09-16-2003, 03:41 PM

Now that I have both scans in the same place, let me please restate my questions. I do not know how I should address his jawline and neck. As you can see I did not even address it in this quick sketch I did, but I have been trying different approaches and my inexperience is really impeding my ability to render a wrinkle/droopy-free neck! I have no experience with studying anatomy. Anyone have any pointers you can give me?

Also, would it be a stronger portrait if I rendered it in charcoal pencil instead of graphite? I am not as adept in charcoal, so would like to use graphite. Currently using HB, 2B, 4B, and 8B.

Thank you, all who have worked your way through my labyrinth of unsuccessful posts (geesh, Cynthia, please don't "dismember" me!)

Sincerely,
Pat Joyce

09-16-2003, 03:41 PM	#4
Patricia Joyce '09 Third Place PSOA Ohio Chapter Competition Joined: Aug 2003 Location: Cleveland, OH Posts: 1,483	Finally! Now that I have both scans in the same place, let me please restate my questions. I do not know how I should address his jawline and neck. As you can see I did not even address it in this quick sketch I did, but I have been trying different approaches and my inexperience is really impeding my ability to render a wrinkle/droopy-free neck! I have no experience with studying anatomy. Anyone have any pointers you can give me? Also, would it be a stronger portrait if I rendered it in charcoal pencil instead of graphite? I am not as adept in charcoal, so would like to use graphite. Currently using HB, 2B, 4B, and 8B. Thank you, all who have worked your way through my labyrinth of unsuccessful posts (geesh, Cynthia, please don't "dismember" me!) Sincerely, Pat Joyce