Square-by-Square Illustration

The video tutorial guides viewers through creating an enlarged portrait using oil pastels, inspired by Chuck Close's techniques. It emphasizes studying values and colors, using borders to separate colors, and applying layering and blending techniques. The tutorial also covers evaluating flesh tones and replicating the unique style of Chuck Close by ensuring colors do not touch across squares.

What technique does the artist Chuck Close use in his portraits?

How can exaggerated colors be used in your drawing?

What should you do if your oil pastels are dirty?

Describe how to replicate the values from the original reference image in your enlarged version.

What is the significance of using borders between colors in your artwork?

How do you evaluate the different flesh tones in your portrait?

What layering technique can be used to create a multi-value shape in your drawing?