Welcome to Erens Sketching!✨
In this video, I take inspiration from one of the greatest masters of portraiture—Rembrandt van Rijn. Using charcoal, I create a study of one of his iconic self-portraits, focusing on his incredible use of light, shadow, and texture.
Join me on this journey of learning as I explore Rembrandt's work, adapting his timeless oil masterpiece into a charcoal sketch study. Whether you’re an art enthusiast or an aspiring artist, this video is a chance to discover how studying the old masters can elevate your own craft.
Key Moments:
00:00 - Introduction
00:30 - Sketching General Outlines
04:20 - Adding Tonal Values & Shadows
09:05 - Blending and Softening Edges and Background
13:25 - Roughly Sketching The Eyes, Nose, and Mouth
17:25 - Drawing With a Blending Stump
25:20 - Modeling Facial Features: Restating Tonal Values & Details
38:00 - Adding Highlights and Final Touches
Materials Used:
Sketching Paper
Charcoal Pencils (Smooth, Medium, Hard)
Kneaded Eraser
Tissue Paper
Blending Stump
Reference:
Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn Leiden, Self-Portrait, Aged 51, 1657
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✨What You'll Learn:
✔️ How to use a reference photo for portrait drawing
✔️ Essential shading techniques for realistic depth
✔️ Sketching facial features with graphite and charcoal
✔️ Tips for achieving smooth gradients and texture
✔️ Quick portrait sketching exercises for beginners
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