2.5 - Drawing Techniques: Capturing the Likeness and Beyond
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Practice Questions
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What is the basic proportion of the eyes in relation to the head?
💡 Hint: Think of where your eyebrows sit in relation to your eyes.
Name one expressive line technique.
💡 Hint: Consider how you might vary the weight of your pencil.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the primary goal of learning proportions in face drawing?
💡 Hint: Think about the relationship between face measurements.
True or False: Expressive lines can enhance the emotional impact of a drawing.
💡 Hint: Consider how you feel when looking at strong versus delicate lines.
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Challenge Problems
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Create a self-portrait that uses at least three different shading techniques. Explain why you chose each technique and how it impacts the overall feel of your portrait.
💡 Hint: Consider what feelings or messages you want to convey through your choices.
Draw a portrait using only contour lines and evaluate its effectiveness compared to a fully shaded drawing. Discuss what insights this gives you into your personal style.
💡 Hint: Reflect on the expressiveness of lines versus the realism achieved through shading.
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