Constructing and Shading the Face - From Basic Forms to Realistic Portraits

Learn essential techniques for adding depth and realism to portrait drawings in this 22-minute art tutorial. Master the transition from line drawings to light and shadow by understanding how to view facial features as basic geometric forms - boxes, cylinders, and spheres. Explore how each form corresponds to specific edge qualities, with spheres creating soft edges, cylinders producing firm edges, and boxes generating hard edges. Discover the process of mapping core shadows and replacing simple lines with carefully crafted edges to guide viewers' eyes and enhance dimensional effects. Through detailed demonstrations and practical examples, gain valuable insights into head construction, form analysis, and professional shading techniques that will elevate portrait drawing skills.