Value Portrait Drawing with Pattern Background

In this unit, students will create a graphite photo-realistic portrait with a pattern background.

The unit includes five exercises, one finished composition, a rubric and reflection.

Project Instructions: Value Portrait Drawing with Pattern Background

This project provides an opportunity to apply blending techniques and creating the illusion of a three-dimensional form in front of a contrasting pattern background.
   You'll need:
  • Final Drawing Paper (9"x12")
  • A photograph of a person you want to draw (the head should be about three inches tall)
  • Drawing Pencil
  • Ruler
  • Tortillon
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1 - Black & White Photo Selection
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2 - Attach a Clear Grid - Consider Asymmetry
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3 - Draw a Border
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4 - LIGHTLY Draw a 3/4" Grid
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5 - Draw Values within the Grid
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6 - No Outlines Please!
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7 - Create a Template for your Pattern Background
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8 - Draw the Pattern Background so that it Contrasts
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9 - Erase the Gridlines