Portrait of 'Ling'

[Jimmie Arroyo]

Hi, this is graphite on 18" x 12" light gray Stonehenge. I was able to reduce the number of pencils used and am happy with the results. The pencils used were 2H for 'filling in' gaps. An H for the sketch. An F for the majority of light to medium tones. 2B for the darker areas, and 6B for the darkest, such as eyes and hair. I usually use a much bigger range, about 10 pencils, but don't feel I need them so I may stick with the limited number in the future.

I'm sure I'll change my mind by the next one...