Question

Draw a proportionate sketch of given reference image. Use black and white rendering techniques of your choice.

Hint:

Copy the portrait with correct proportions first, then render it in black and white using tonal shading.

Answer 1

Approach and marking guide:
1. Composition: place the head and shoulders centrally on the sheet with the feathers and hair filling the frame naturally; leave balanced margins.
2. Proportion: use light construction lines. The face is an oval with the eyes on the middle line, nose halfway between the eyes and chin, mouth one third below the nose. Keep the headband, feathers, earrings and necklace in correct size relation to the face.
3. Light and shade: use a full tonal range from white paper to deep black. Dark values for the hair, the eye outlines and the shadow bands across the face; mid tones on the cheeks and neck; highlights left on the forehead, nose bridge and feathers.
4. Rendering technique: use hatching, cross-hatching, stippling or smooth blending of pencil or charcoal. Show feather texture with fine directional strokes and hair with long flowing strokes.
5. Details and finish: beads, pendant and ornaments should be neat. Examiners look for accuracy of proportion, tonal contrast, texture variety, clean finish and overall impression.