Portrait Drawing on Toned Paper

Discover the benefits of drawing on toned paper and elevate your portrait drawing skills! This class guides you through the process of creating stunning, realistic portraits from black and white reference photos using the unique properties of toned paper.

Why Draw on Toned Paper?

• Enhanced Depth & Realism: Toned paper provides a natural mid-tone, making your drawings appear more lifelike and less flat than on white paper.
• Spectacular Highlights: Highlights pop! Lighter shades gain a dramatic impact on a grey background, creating a more three-dimensional effect.
• Simplified Tonal Values: Easily evaluate and render tonal values. The paper's tone acts as a built-in mid-tone, simplifying the shading process.
• Avoid Pale Drawings: Say goodbye to drawings that look washed out! The grey surface prevents lighter hues from disappearing.
• Expand Your Artistic Horizons: Drawing on toned paper is a fantastic way to step outside your comfort zone and unlock new creative possibilities. The skills you learn are transferable to drawing on white paper.

Materials You'll Need:

• White Colored Pencil: Essential for building up layers of value.
• Graphite Pencil Set: For creating a range of tonal values.
• Eraser(s): For correcting mistakes and refining details.
• Toned Paper: The key to this technique!
• Sharpener: Keep your pencils sharp for precise work.
• Ruler: Helpful for accurate lines and proportions.

In this class, you'll learn techniques to transform a simple black and white photo into a captivating life-like portrait. Get ready to explore a new dimension of drawing and unlock your artistic potential! Let's get drawing!