Hello Steemians! Here is a caricature of an accomplished actor and a complete gentleman. He is also great fun to draw. Here is the process step by step:
Step 1 - Gesture sketching - thoughts on paper
This is where I play around with shapes to see which distorted shape will give the best likeness.
Step 2 - Changed my mind!
I didn't like where the first gesture sketch was going and I chose this shape. I think its going to work! It looks like nothing here but is a graphic interpretation of whats going on in my head...
Step 3 - Capture the character traits
So I continue... scribbling down impressions that come to mind to add detail. So far, so good....
Step 4 - Adjustments and edits
Here I "mirror" the image. In digital art, it's quite simple...in Photoshop its "Edit - Transform - Flip horizontal" In conventional drawing, use a mirror. Most errors seem to stand out much more here and adjustments can be made...
Step 5 - Refining sketch and add detail
Now the likeness is emerging...still rough and quick but getting there...
Step 6 - Color and blocking in shades
I choose a mid-tone in the skin and make the whole background that color. Then I can concentrate on shading and highlights.
Step 7 - Finishing
This is the fun part...the likeness is captured. First, alter the background then paint in details and exaggerate key features of the personality.
Hope you enjoyed this process. Please post comments and suggestions...Thanks for visiting
Genial brother le quedo esa caricatura, muy buen detalle
Gracias hermano
Vow awesome!
Thank you @hmushtaq
Wow! That's great! I like the way you show some of the process. And I love Morgan Freeman!
And I appreciate your comments as well!
Awesome talent. I wish for a whole lot more explanation or assistance in a form I could translate into such ability. Just wishful thinking though. Great stuff. This stuff should be earning well.
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That is absolutely incredible, the process and the finished piece. You have amazing talent!
Thank you @tinymarie.
Great!
Thank you @jnart
fuckin`AWESOME!!!
Nice One!
Thankd @awgbibb
ohh this is cool !! love it :D !!
Thanks , @cuteve
Awesome 👌🖌🎨😊
Thank you @andraskalmar-art. Clad you popped by to have a look