Having acquired the fundamental skill set of striking shape, fixing proportion and an understanding of facial structure we now proceed into the actuality of portrait drawing.

Part 1 : Striking the arabesque and establishing the facial matrix

Blocking in the primary light/dark pattern.

Facial structure.

Facial structure continued.

Facial structure continued.

Facial structure continued.

Process: additive/subtractive.

Articulation : cross hatching

Plasticity : sculptural construct

Plasticity : sculptural construct continued.

Unity : knitting the transitional planar elements

Final articulation : the eyes

Final articulation : concluding considerations

Facial structure continued.