Master copy, Original by Viligiardi, demo video

anwesha

Hello everyone,

Again, i have a master copy to share. Its 8 2/8" x 20 3.8" on  toned Mi-tientes paper. The paper probably wasn't the best for this drawing as i couldn't address the softness in the transitions without taking away from the darks. The roma would have been better. The original was drawn by Arturo Viligiardi. I saw a copy of it at the atelier and wanted to have my own. Its so fun to do these copies as the lighting, gestures, simplification of form and values is already done by the master, even if you go very wrong while working it cant be that bad. Like a safety net I think i've grown too fond of this safety net and should do some of the real deal. I'm out of all figure drawing pictures anyway.

Drawing a face was something i dread and all this atelier training, master copying was intended towards having the confidence and training for drawing portraits. I've been also been working towards this end with a totally different approach the result of which I'll share mid Nov 

Oh and I also recorded video of the whole drawing process for this one. If its a good compilation I'll upload it on youtube and share here too.

Thank you in advance for looking, commenting, critiquing.

Anwesha

GTO

Superb!  

toujours

This is a quintessential piece of art.  Wonderfully executed.

anwesha

thank you so much @GTO , @toujours

Richard_P

Simply stunning! Can't wait to see you get the confidence to do a portrait!

anwesha

@Richard_P , yes, hopefully

tassieguy

Masterful! Stunning!

Your drawing skills are at such a high level now that there are no suggestions I could make that would be of any use at all.  You could make a living just doing these. 

Marinos_88

@anwesha I'm a fan of your work. Can't wait to see the video of the making!
I'd love to see something yours!

kaustavM

Amazing! The training has improved you even further.

anwesha

Thank you @tassieguy . If only

anwesha

thank you @Marinos_88 .. working on the editing, the quality wont be the best as i shot through my phone

anwesha

thank you @kaustavM ! the training did help me by setting a protocol for handling this type of subject. But again, its already simplified version thanks to the master. The test is when i have to work from live model and there's so much confusion what to let go and what to keep.

ArtGal

Absolutely stunning @anwesha do you use those brushes for blending? what kind of charcoal you use? I try to do some drawing but only use pencils and my drawings look messy

anwesha

Yes i use those brushes a lot for blending, softening , even erasing charcoal (to and extent). I use Nitram charcoal, all three kinds H, HB and B. I'll be discussing which charcoal to use when in my video, you can watch if you wish to see how i use them
Things get messy for me too ... but that just means its not the end stage yet.. keep on and you will tackle it. Just like "the ugly stage" that mark talks about in painting.. same is for charcoal as well. So don't get disheartened.

A_Time_To_Paint

Wow!!  Fabulous!!

MichaelD

Wonderful @anwesha, your work is superb.

  

GTO

I’m looking forward to seeing your video.  

MichaelD

anwesha said:

Yes i use those brushes a lot for blending, softening , even erasing charcoal (to and extent). I use Nitram charcoal, all three kinds H, HB and B. 

I would like to try Nitram, i guess its good quality as its one of the pricier ones.

I have been using Jacksons vine charcoal, which is fairly inexpensive. Though randomly shaped sticks, unlike your uniform Nitram ones which I think would be easier to use and have better control with.

anwesha

thank you @A_Time_To_Paint

anwesha

thank you @GTO . the editing going on

anwesha

thank you @MichaelD

 Nitram is the only one I've ever used so I have no idea about other brands. But its the brand the teachers at the atelier recommended too... that's all they use there.... Vine is good for quick work i guess.

JRM

So good.

anwesha

thank you @JRM

anwesha

I didn't want to make a new post for this so adding on here. I made the materials and demo video of this drawing ( @MichaelD @ArtGal @GTO @Marinos_88) .... I am lacking many things in my video  and quite conflicted about putting my voice in there... didn't get all information i would have liked. .. In my laptop the sound seems very low, watching on phone is better and full screen.... here they are

My drawing materials video:


My demo video:


Voice modulation is a problem in the video.... seems like i have a different voice before and after lunch  or morning/evening  

MichaelD

Love your videos @anwesha, nice clear explanations and instructions.

And of course, your drawing is superb

  

tassieguy

These are great, @anwesha. If I start drawing in charcoal I'll be watching these again. Thanks for posting them. 

anwesha

thank you @MichaelD and @tassieguy ! I'm glad you think they can be helpful

ArtGal

Very nice videos @anwesha!