Moving along.

The shading is moving along and things are starting to take shape. It's always exciting to see the faces and the drawing come to life!

Still working...

I have almost finished with my grandmother and father, and soon, I will start on my great aunt Marina. The initial shading has begun, and I'm looking forward to seeing how it turns out. I'll keep you posted.

Progress

I've been working on the shading and the drawing is starting to take shape. This one has been tough because of the shading and shadows. I am taking my time and making sure it is just like I like it before I move on.

Mother's Day

Okay, so the real reason I haven't posted in a while was because I was working on a surprise picture of my grandmother, Natalia, for my mom.

Back to the drawing tablet

Finally after weeks, incredibly full of homework and exams, I was able to get back to my drawing. I am just starting to do the shading and shaping. I really just started today, so there is still a long way to go. A incorrect shade here or an extra line there, makes or breaks the drawing. As you can see, the faces are beginning to take shape. This one has been tough because the picture I am working with is small and there are a lot of shadows. I love it when it finally starts looking right! I'll let you know when that is. :-)

Progress is happening

The initial sketch is prepared and now the shading will begin. Life has been pretty busy with classes, school, homework, etc so I haven't had time to draw as much as I would like to. I just wanted to send an update so you can see the work in progress.

Sisters

I am just doing the rough sketch and space planning for a new picture I am drawing if my grandmother, her sister and my dad. This is always the scariest part if the drawing. Everything and everyone looks funny until the real shading and forming the subjects begins. It's like sculpting with a pencil. It's so cool and exciting to watch the sketch evolve into a true likeness of someone. Amazing...