Art and Drawing Concepts for drawing faces

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Blocking in

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The initial stage of a drawing where you use simple, large shapes to establish the overall form and composition before adding detail.

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Rendering

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The process of adding detail and shading to create a finished drawing.

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Simplifying shapes

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The practice of seeing complex objects as simpler, more manageable shapes, especially when starting a drawing.

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Gesture drawing

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A quick, loose drawing used to capture the movement and energy of a subject. When drawing faces, this refers to capturing the energy of the facial expression.

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Portrait

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A pictorial representation of a person's face.

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Portraiture

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The art of making portraits.

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Proportion

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The size of one part of a drawing relative to another.

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Value

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The lightness or darkness of a color. Used to create shading and contrast.

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Texture

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The perceived surface quality of an object. In face drawing, this might include the texture of skin or hair.

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Contrast

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The use of opposing values, colors, or textures to create visual interest and emphasis.