Side Portrait # 1

In this art project, we worked on drawing side portraits of any person we choose. I decided to draw a side portrait of my friend, Leslie because the picture showed a clear view of her cheek bones, and overall just a good clear view of the side of her face. We started off using the grid technique. This technique is very useful and easy, you start off by measuring your paper and making boxes according to your measurements. So instead of trying to draw the whole thing, you can just focus on a specific part for each box. I had to focus on my shading, and whether it should be lighter or darker. I had a little trouble with my proportions, but in the end I worked it out. I really enjoyed this first project. It was interesting and fun! I also learned a lot about drawing, and that you really have to focus on many things. (=