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Going Big: Exploring Larger Faces in My Sketchbook

Challenging Myself to Draw Bigger and Bolder Faces

I recently completed a few new face drawing in my new sketchbook, and I wanted to challenge myself by using the entire page for one face sketch. Usually, I fit around four faces or heads on each page. So it was a challenge for me to fill the entire page with just one face.

While I strive for accuracy in my sketches, it’s important to note that my sketchbook is all about capturing and expressing creativity, rather than achieving perfection. So, I embraced the imperfections in this drawing. Her eyes may be slightly oversized, and her lips a touch too small, but overall, I’m still very happy with the outcome of this sketch.

As with many of my sketches, I found the original reference photo on Pinterest. It’s an incredible platform that provides a wealth of inspiration for drawing.

Faces Unveiled: A Gallery of New Portraits from My Sketchbook

Sketching Expressions: A New Sketch Book and New Faces

Here are some faces from my new sketchbook. I’m always buying new sketchbooks because they inspire me to keep creating. I have a small stack of unfinished sketchbooks though, lol. I found a nice variety of different faces on Pinterest, which served as a great reference for drawings in my new sketchbook.

I’ve been challenging myself to draw as many faces as I can. A few months ago, I attempted to draw 100 faces as part of the 100 Heads challenge. While I didn’t quite reach that goal, I had a lot of fun in the process. Now, I’ve decided to start again and continue drawing as many heads as possible. It’s not about the specific number this time around, but rather about the practice and improvement.

Each of these head sketches took me about 20 to 30 minutes to complete. I wanted to strike a balance between capturing the essential features and maintaining a sense of spontaneity in my drawings. And I must say, I’m really pleased with the way they turned out. I learn something new and gain more confidence in my artistic abilities.

Exploring Shadows and Highlights in a Side View Portrait

Quick Sketch with a Focus on Light and Dark

Here’s my latest sketchbook entry. I decided to draw a side-view portrait. I found a photo of Zoe Saldaña in her iconic Gamora makeup as my reference, although I didn’t focus too much on capturing her likeness or the details of the character. Instead, I wanted to experiment with shadows and highlights, emphasizing the play of light on the subject matter.

For this sketch, I took a different approach by incorporating more dark shading than I typically do. I’ve had success with using shadows in some of my recent drawings. So I wanted to create go deeper and bring out the contrast between the light and dark areas. It was a quick drawing session, lasting about 5 minutes, I used a 0.7 HB Pentel mechanical pencil for the drawing.

Although the resemblance to Zoe Saldaña or Gamora may not be immediately recognizable, I’m very happy with how the overall sketch drawing turned out. It served as a valuable exercise in exploring different shading techniques and capturing the subject with shadows.

Leap into Creativity: Sketching the Energy of a Jumping Pose

Embracing Dynamic Movement: A Sketch Inspired by Pinterest

Here is another full-body sketch from a reference I found on Pinterest. I really wanted to draw something with a lot of movement. And I found this fun photo of a dude jumping in the air. He shows a lot of emotion on his face too. His arms, legs, and back are bent backward. It’s a very dynamic pose and I really enjoyed drawing it.

I put the image in my Amazon Fire Tablet and placed the reference on a shelf I made for my drawing table. I tried to use a lot of shadows in this illustration. In the drawing, I elongated the figure a little. It’s not a perfect rendition of the reference image. But that’s ok, it was a fun exercise in drawing the figure. I drew this sketch with a 0.7 Pentel HB mechanical pencil and ad a good time with it.

Finding Inspiration on Pinterest: Drawing a Cool Swordswoman Pose

Embracing Imperfection: The Beauty of Quick Renditions in My Art

For last night’s sketching session, I searched on Pinterest for something to draw. I found this cool swordswoman pose on Pinterest. Pinterest has proven to be a treasure trove of great reference photos and inspiration to me these past few years. It offers a bunch of resources and references for artists like myself.

The original photo was taken by Jessica Truscott, AKA as faestock. I pulled up the image on my Amazon Fire tablet and set it up on a makeshift stand I made for my drawing table. The photo was the perfect reference for costume and pose, providing me with a foundation to work from.

Instead of trying to draw a perfect replica, I approached the sketch as a quicker rendition. My sketchbook has been focusing on faces, but this time I wanted to challenge myself by drawing the whole figure. I drew this sketch with a 0.7 Pentel HB mechanical pencil. I’m really happy with the way it came out.

Seizing the Moment: A Quick Sketch on a Post-It Note

Taking a Mental Break with Post-It Sketching

Seems like I always want to draw and create art at work, but when I get home I struggle with keeping that motivation. So I decided, why wait? I’ll just do a fun quick sketch on a Post-It note during my workday.

I drew a horned female character. With armor and a mythic warrior vibe, she would fit right into my First Legacy webcomic.

From Pirates to Monsters: My Latest 100 Heads Challenge Drawings

Getting Back on Track with 100 Heads Challenge

I fell a little behind on my 100 Heads Challenge drawing of faces. It’s been a few weeks since I’ve had a chance to draw, but I am happy when I get the time to do it. In my latest drawings, I used a range of techniques and styles to create interesting faces.

The first face I drew was a pirate, and I tried to use strong shadows to create a dramatic feel. For the second drawing, I used a combination of shading and line work. I’m really happy with the way it turned out. The third face was unmistakably inspired by 1920s Boris Karloff as Frankenstein’s monster. I had a blast drawing it. The final drawing is more mysterious, with the eyes completely covered in shadow. Adding a sense of intrigue to his face.

Through this challenge, I feel like my style is starting to come together. And I’m enjoying experimenting with different techniques and approaches. Thanks to the inspiration provided by the Pinterest board supplied by Ahmed Aldoori.

Drawing Different Types of Faces with the 100 Heads Challenge

Adding Details to Faces: Wrinkles, Freckles, Stubble, and Mustaches

Here’s my fourth set of faces from the 100 Heads challenge. This challenge has been a great help in strengthening my drawing skills. Drawing different types of faces is always fun, and the challenge is making me draw faces that I wouldn’t have otherwise chosen.

I’m really happy with how I drew the eyes on these faces. The first face might be one of the best symmetrical faces I’ve ever drawn. The last two were really fun to draw to. There were so many wrinkles, freckles, and hair stubble to work with. And you can’t deny those mustaches are epic.

Finding time to draw these faces after work has been a challenge, but I might start doing them during my lunch break from work. I have found that even just a little time spent drawing every day can make a big difference in my art skills.

All in all, I am very happy with the progress I am making in the 100 heads challenge. The faces are taken from the Pinterest board supplied by Ahmed Aldoori.

Leveling Up My Art with the 100 Heads Challenge

The Power of Consistency: How Daily Drawing is Improving My Skills

I’ve recently taken on the 100 Heads Challenge and it’s been an amazing fun journey so far. This is my 3rd day of the challenge and I’m already seeing improvements in my drawing skills. I’ve been trying to draw a few faces every night after work. I can fit four faces on each page in my sketchbook.

The best part of this challenge is the unique faces I get to draw from the Pinterest board supplied by fellow artist Ahmed Aldoori. These faces are not just challenging but also inspiring. I’m constantly pushing myself to improve my drawing skills by trying to make each face a little more realistic than the last one.

The bottom two faces from my latest set might be the best faces I’ve ever drawn. It’s amazing to see how much I’m learning from this challenge. I’m not just improving my drawing skills but also learning how to use different techniques. I tried using shadows by blending the pencil and used strong contour lines too.

One of the biggest challenges of this challenge (pun intended) is finding time to draw every day, but it’s totally worth it. Drawing every day has helped me to level up my art and hone my skills. I’m already looking forward to my next set of faces for tomorrow.

Unlocking My Creativity with the 100 Heads Challenge

The 100 Heads Challenge: My Progress So Far

I’ve recently started the 100 Heads Challenge, It’s a fun art challenge where the goal is to draw 100 different faces in 10 days. It’s been a great way to challenge myself and improve my skills as an artist.

Last night, I drew four more faces from the Pinterest board provided by Ahmed Aldoori. He’s the Artist who created the challenge. For these portraits, I used shadows to add depth and realism to the drawings. I did this by blending the pencil lead. This is way different than my usual comic book style of only using line art.

I’m already seeing improvements in my drawings. The challenge has been a great way to push myself and try different techniques. I’m excited to continue the challenge and see how much more I can grow.