Black and white pencils, gel pen on toned paper.

    • CaptainAmeristanOPEnglish
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      8 days ago

      Thanks, BallShapedMan! I love drawing portraits that give one the side-eye :)

      • BallShapedMan@lemmy.worldEnglish
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        8 days ago

        What draws you to that? I have no idea why I like the stuff I like to draw, so no idea why I’m asking but I am 😂

        • CaptainAmeristanOPEnglish
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          8 days ago

          I think it’s because 3/4 portraits are fun to draw (and maybe easier?), and when the subject makes eye contact with the viewer it somehow comes across as meaningful or knowing. That’s my take, at least.

          • BallShapedMan@lemmy.worldEnglish
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            8 days ago

            Love it, thank you! I’m new to portraits so I’m trying to learn as much as I can from those who clearly have it figured out!

    • CaptainAmeristanOPEnglish
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      7 days ago

      Thanks!

      I used to do some portraiture years ago, but picked it back up during the pandemic lockdowns. All told–fewer than 5 years of practice? I’ll dig up some old drawings one day.