Portrait in charcoal.

[JDGUY]

Guys, here is another portrait that I did in charcoal... I need some critiquing. I feel like is needs some more work. I am trying to get the hand of values. I took a picture of it instead of scanning and the camera just doesn't capture quite correctly. I did attach the reference photo.

[SparrowHawk7]

This is nicely done. Your reference photo isn't the best for studying values because it's backlit so everything is basically in shadow. The same problem happens in reverse with a frontal flash. For learning about shading try to find a sidelit photo so you have more defined light/shadow areas.

[begbeh]

I do agree that your reference photo is not the best. No problem - you can "extrapolate" some stuff.

Very nice light on the shoulders. Yes, be a little bolder with the dark values. A suggestion would be to make some areas in the hair darker. Look at the reference photo to see where I mean. Perhaps you could define the jawline a tiny bit more? I would say the same for the nostrils as well.

For starters

And most importantly is how you want your portrait to be. As of now, it has a bit of a muffled look.

[ArtsyBren]

I am sure there are things you could do to make it better, but I really like it as is. It has a painterly feel to it. The softness is very appealing. Good job!

[begbeh]

Originally Posted by ArtsyBren

I am sure there are things you could do to make it better, but I really like it as is. It has a painterly feel to it. The softness is very appealing. Good job!

Second that

[luicre]

I agree with Bren, JDGUY.

You may need to take another look to her mouth and eyes. The mouth sould be wider and the eyes...shorter. You can drop a line form the eyebrows `s outer corners and you will see that her eyes are a bit shorter in length.

Nice work.

Saludos

Luicre

[JDGUY]

Thank all you guys for the comments and advice.. y'all are super
Derrick