SKETCH OF A

(Based on a drawing by Michelangelo)

Brenda Hoddinott

Z-12 ADVANCED: DRAWING ON THE MASTERS Your goal in this project is to duplicate the drawing styles and techniques of Michelangelo.

This project is divided into the following three sections:

INTRODUCTION: This project is based on a well known drawing by Michelangelo; Study for the Head of a Youth.

SKETCHING PROPORTIONS: You follow along with illustrations to render a proportionately accurate sketch.

OUTLINING THE HEAD: You use either a 2B or 4B pencil to outline the drawing in preparation for shading.

SHADING WITH HATCHING LINES: You use diagonal hatching lines to add shading to your drawing.

Suggested drawing supplies include good quality white drawing paper, various grades of pencils, kneaded and vinyl erasers, sandpaper block, and a pencil sharpener.

This lesson is recommended for artists with experience in shading with various techniques, as well as students of home schooling, academic, and recreational fine art educators.

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Figure 1201 INTRODUCTION Your goal in this project is to duplicate the sketching style and techniques of Michelangelo’s drawing: Study for the Head of a Youth.

Time has deteriorated the drawing to the point that the details are difficult to see. To make the process of drawing a little easier, I changed the illustration of to grayscale (Figure 1201). I also choose to change the angle of the head; I was looking for a more melancholy facial expression.

I used a 2H pencil to create the underdrawing. To better duplicate Michelangelo’s style, I use only a 4B pencil for both the outline and shading.

SKETCHING PROPORTIONS In this section, you follow along with illustrations to render a proportionately accurate sketch.

As you can see in Figure 1202, my initial sketch is too light for you to use as a reference. Hence, I darkened the various stages of sketching in Photoshop, so you can see them more clearly.

1) Sketch the basic proportions of the youth’s head with a 2H graphite pencil.

Figures 1203 to 1205 are self explanatory.

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OUTLINING THE HEAD You use either a 2B or 4B pencil to outline your sketch in preparation for shading.

2) Draw the hat, head, and facial features with neat lines.

Follow along with Figures 1206 to 1210.

You can now see how light my sketch lines actually are! Take note that the outlines vary in thickness and value. As you draw, continuously compare your sketch to mine, and change things with which you aren’t happy.

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Figure 1209 Figure 1210

Figure 1211

You can erase your rough sketch lines if you wish.

SHADING WITH HATCHING LINES In this section, you use diagonal hatching lines to add shading to your drawing.

Take note that some of the hatching lines are very slightly curved.

3) Use hatching to add shading to your contour drawing with a 2B or 4B pencil.

Refer to Figures 1211 to 1215.

Rather than trying to duplicate each individual hatching line, attempt to get a feel for the overall process.

The widths of the hatching lines vary from thin to thick. When I need a thinner line, I use my sandpaper block. Thicker lines are added when the point of the pencil is slightly worn down.

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Figure 1212

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Additional thin lines are drawn in between others to darken values and smooth out graduations.

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Figure 1215

CHALLENGE Find a drawing (in a book or on the Internet) by your favorite Renaissance artist, and render a sketch incorporating the artist’s drawing style and techniques.

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BRENDA HODDINOTT - BIOGRAPHY As a self-educated teacher, visual artist, portraitist, forensic artist, and illustrator, Brenda Hoddinott utilizes diverse art media including graphite, technical pen, colored pencil, chalk pastel, charcoal, conté crayon, and oil paints.

My philosophy on teaching art is to focus primarily on the enjoyment aspects while gently introducing the technical and academic. Hence, in creating a passion for the subject matter, the quest for knowledge also

becomes enjoyable. >Brenda Hoddinott<

Born in St. John’s, Newfoundland, Brenda grew up in the small town of Corner Brook. She developed strong technical competencies with a personal commitment to self directed learning, and the aid of assorted “Learn to Draw” books. During Brenda’s twenty-five year career as a self-educated civilian forensic artist, numerous criminal investigation departments have employed Brenda’s skills, including Royal Canadian Mounted Police and municipal police departments. In 1992, Brenda was honored with a commendation from the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, and in 1994, she was awarded a Certificate of Membership from “Forensic Artists International”.

Her home-based art career included graphic design, and teaching recreational drawing and painting classes. As supervisor of her community’s recreational art department, Brenda hired and trained teachers, and designed curriculum for several children’s art programs. In 1998, Brenda chose to end her eighteen-year career as an art educator in order to devote more time to writing, drawing, painting, and developing her websites.

Drawspace http://www.drawspace.com incorporates her unique style and innovative approach to curriculum development. This site offers downloadable and printable drawing classes for students of all abilities from the age of eight through adult. Students of all ages, levels and abilities have praised the simple step-by-step instructional approach. This site is respected as a resource for fine art educators, home schooling programs, and educational facilities throughout the world.

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