I’ve been drawing in my sketchbook while watching Downton Abby.
I like to draw faces to relax- no pressure or worries. Just lots of good old fashion practice-makes-perfect. Sometimes I use images for references and sometimes I don’t–just depends.
I like to start with a rough sketch, then I rub the charcoal around with a tissue to make everything gray. Next, I use my kneaded eraser to lift some of the grey where the highlights should be and finally, more black and white charcoal to enhance and define.
That’s how I do it every time.
Sketch, rub, lift, define.
Maybe, I should start sketching all the characters of Downton Abby. That would be fun. Unfortunately, I don’t think I have the attention span for that.
That´s an excellent idea, to be sketching while watching TV. Might be good to practice those really quick sketches 🙂 And Downton Abbey… aaahhh! 🙂
Beautiful work!
Got to love that Downton-the writer creator lives locally to us too! Lovely drawings too Regina -love the depth it gives the face-thankyou for sharing.x
Love! And in the first drawing, bottom right, that one looks like you! 🙂 AND… love Downton… wish the third season was here already!
you are so smart- that is me. A little self portrait stuck in there
Great use of TV time! Your faces look fantastic…I have some especial favorites in the groupings. Great, great practice.
regina i am sooo into these!
p.s. i will be at artfest!
Yes!!! I’m so excited that I finally get to meet you!
Love your faces! I’d love to see sketches of downtown abbey characters if you ever decide to try it.
Totally great! I love them all. xo