1. My process for this drawing was first mapping out a standard head and eyes. Next I measured out all the other features using the shape of the eyes. Once I had all the features mapped out, I went in and through each feature drew an detailed it to fit the feature on my face. Like for example I had to make the length of my eyes a little smaller than the standard length since it was like that in the picture. After going through and shading the major features, I shaded my face and added my freckles. Lastly, I added the hair.
2. I found the different values in the portrait by mainly looking at my reference picture. I would break the face down into different sections, and focus on the shapes and shading, since it's easier for me to break it down instead of thinking of the whole piece at once. Some values I had to exaggerate in the piece, because it's harder to tell in the reference picture, like all the shading in the eyes or nose.
3. i feel like I achieved a full range of values in my piece. I used the whole range of pencils from 6H to 8B, which is good since with pencils I usually tend to shade on the lighter side. I also used a full range of values by having lights against darks, like with the nose, to show edges and highlights.
4. I feel like the work was executed neatly. I spent a lot of time on little details especially in the eyes and lips. The piece looks neat and doesn't look rushed. The only part that I could make more neat would be the hair. I could add more details in it.
5. I captured my look by getting the proportions of my eyes right. I feel like the face really revolves around the eyes, and if you mess the eyes up then the whole thing is off. That's why I made sure to put extra time into the eyes, and made sure they were my eyes, and not just a standard eye.
6. I made sure I had correct facial placement by doing the shapes of my eyes and then measuring the other features using that scale. I also used tracing paper to trace my eye on the reference picture and see what was the ratio on my face, since some things were a little different, like the sides of my face were thinner and my forehead was bigger than the standard reference.
7. Learning to draw each feature individually really helped to break everything down, so I could focus on one thing before moving to the other. Each feature in very important, so using that time to practice just that one feature really helps in the end.
8. I think every part in this unit was beneficial. I had never really learned how to properly do features of the face and the scale needed. Now that I have this knowledge, I will be more able to do faces in my future pieces and not avoid doing faces because I didn't know the proper way. This unit was a valuable asset overall.
9. The main obstacle I had to overcome was the nose. It was the most difficult for me, since there is not many harsh lines and it is all shading. I had trouble when practicing, and in the final I made sure to really spend time on it. I overcame this by breaking down the highlights and darks, and making sure they blended well together.
2. I found the different values in the portrait by mainly looking at my reference picture. I would break the face down into different sections, and focus on the shapes and shading, since it's easier for me to break it down instead of thinking of the whole piece at once. Some values I had to exaggerate in the piece, because it's harder to tell in the reference picture, like all the shading in the eyes or nose.
3. i feel like I achieved a full range of values in my piece. I used the whole range of pencils from 6H to 8B, which is good since with pencils I usually tend to shade on the lighter side. I also used a full range of values by having lights against darks, like with the nose, to show edges and highlights.
4. I feel like the work was executed neatly. I spent a lot of time on little details especially in the eyes and lips. The piece looks neat and doesn't look rushed. The only part that I could make more neat would be the hair. I could add more details in it.
5. I captured my look by getting the proportions of my eyes right. I feel like the face really revolves around the eyes, and if you mess the eyes up then the whole thing is off. That's why I made sure to put extra time into the eyes, and made sure they were my eyes, and not just a standard eye.
6. I made sure I had correct facial placement by doing the shapes of my eyes and then measuring the other features using that scale. I also used tracing paper to trace my eye on the reference picture and see what was the ratio on my face, since some things were a little different, like the sides of my face were thinner and my forehead was bigger than the standard reference.
7. Learning to draw each feature individually really helped to break everything down, so I could focus on one thing before moving to the other. Each feature in very important, so using that time to practice just that one feature really helps in the end.
8. I think every part in this unit was beneficial. I had never really learned how to properly do features of the face and the scale needed. Now that I have this knowledge, I will be more able to do faces in my future pieces and not avoid doing faces because I didn't know the proper way. This unit was a valuable asset overall.
9. The main obstacle I had to overcome was the nose. It was the most difficult for me, since there is not many harsh lines and it is all shading. I had trouble when practicing, and in the final I made sure to really spend time on it. I overcame this by breaking down the highlights and darks, and making sure they blended well together.