Drawing Together Episode 149: Anna Bilinska
this episode is Part of the Drawing Together live video series – learn more here
In another of our “Art of the Steal” series, we’re copying a self-portrait by Anna Bilinska! Follow along using this reference image: Reference Image (Anna Bilińska-Bohdanowicz, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons)
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Today, I’m working with:
- Toned Drawing Paper (Watch a Tutorial)
- Charcoal Pencils
- White Charcoal Pencil
- Vine Charcoal
- Kneaded and Rubber Erasers
- Shading Stumps
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Hi Scott, I am attaching a drawing of a young boy head from the picture of the pose in Sargent style.drawing in January 2023. Strathmore laid charcoal paper (13×18), vine charcoal. I missed the weekly drawing.
Hi there, I loved this drawing so I tried it. I used regular graphite pencil (6B and 3B) on white paper because that is what I have. It was so difficult to get the eyes right, the jawline. Copying this artwork makes me realize how beautiful the original is. I didn’t finish the clothes, it would look better finished but time to move on!
Thank you Scott and Artist’s Network for this wonderful series. I started live with the elephant (#110) and have enjoyed Scott’s relaxed teaching style. I did pick up ~20 earlier recorded episodes. I’ve learned so much about drawing from this series and have enjoyed the camaraderie of the group.
For me when I draw portraits it is helpful to use a simple 1 inch grid to locate the major features. Although my portrait doesn’t look entirely like the original, I find it distracting to have facial features in the wrong place. For landscapes and other subjects I’m happy to avoid the grid, and even challenge myself to draw at a different scale than the reference.
I’m looking forward to what comes next. Thank you.
I got a better tone on the paper this time. My proportions are a bit off but a good enough likeness for me. Another very beneficial exercise. Thanks Scott!
I had to try this one again. Great lesson – thanks! 🙂
Not great paper for the toning -used a mix of acrylic Raw Umber and Naples Yellow to get the color, but the erasers also removed the color! I didn’t get the proportions correct, but learning a lot about charcoal!
Hi Scott,
the hay bales look easier than drawing them. I’m not entirely happy with this drawing, but I learned a lot anyway.
Too bad there is a break. But I understand you. Luckily it still has many episodes that I haven’t drawn yet.
In any case, good luck with your new projects.
Until next time
Pia
Your drawings look great, Pia!
Here is my moonrise. I used “normal” pencils for this.
Hi Scott,
I used graphite powder and graphite pencils for this drawing.
Thank you for the many different challenges. I’ve already learned a lot of new things.
Kind regards Pia
Hello Scott,
I used charcoal powder for the first time in the portrait of a woman.
It was a very dusty affair. But it was additional new and nice
challenge.
See you soon Pia