study of the details
Studying the eyes: from the initial sketch to defining light and shadow. This stage requires the utmost precision to lend depth and realism to the face.
Constructing facial volumes and structure: working on the cheeks and chin means defining the planes of light and shadow to impart three-dimensionality, solidity, and harmony to the entire face.
A study of the mouth and lips. A pivotal stage where the precision of the contours and the calibration of the shading bring the face’s expression and natural quality to life.
Definition and symmetry in the detailing of the nose. A meticulous study of light and shadow to balance the central structure of the face and harmoniously integrate it into the work.
Fragments of eyes, facial contours, and lips taken from different portraits.
By breaking down the face into individual details, we learn to study light, shadow, and proportions,
only to reassemble them into a lifelike, natural portrait.