“Art Left Unspoken”…

My next portrait is based on a representational study of a photograph taken by Judithann, a wonderful photographer and grandmother to this young girl. It has been a pleasure working with such inspiration.

The first image posted is the reference photograph by Judithann, used to create the portrait.

Once again, I begin with a line drawing using graphite pencil. It is lightly drawn with a soft hand and the lightest grade of graphite to avoid any muddying of the portrait once color is introduced.

I then follow through with the basic first stages of the color stain. I work in circular motions to create a balance of color that will later blend easily with the color applied by its side. Basic shading is layed down to differenciate between where light and shadow will come into play.

  This next image shows a more detailed version of the pencil study.

 This first stage incorporates a literal stain of the paper with specified colors before introducing heightened detail.

More to come as the portrait process progresses…

—Daune Sheri
www.DauneSheri.com