Charlotte - WiP03

Charlotte - WiP03

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Mediums:
Carbon - Wolff's Pencil & Powder [B, 2B, 4B & 6B],
Charcoal Powder [Graded Commercial Willow 6B],
Conte Carres Pastel Stick [White *2340-13] &
Conte Pencil [Blanc - White *630].

Tools:
Boldmere Nylon Shaper Brushes [Angled, Flat & Round],
Conte Kneadable Eraser,
Emery File [Extra Fine-Grain],
Royal & Langnickel Soft Grip White Taklon Brushes [Flat & Filbert SG-305] &
Surgical Gloves.

Paper:
A3 [297mm x 420mm] medium tooth Grey toned drawing paper.

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Eyebrows:
For Charlotte's right eyebrow [our left], I again directly applied Carbon [Wolff's 4B] by lightly brushing in each hair with the pencil & again, going with the same direction as the growth. After the first layer, I darkened each hair with a thin layer of the Carbon with the use of a flat no.1 brush for the darker areas under the brow. Some light lifting with a kneadable eraser was used to bring out some of the finer hairs on the surface. I then took the Conte Pencil [Blanc - White *630] & directly 'stippled' in some tiny specks of highlights between her brow & upper eyelid [for stippling, I hold the very top of the pencil with just my thumb & forefinger, angled at about 45 degrees & gently push the pencil using very, very short strokes]. I also added some highlights just on the edge of Charlotte's lower eyelid just to give it some depth.

Conte Pastel [White *2340-13] Powder was applied to the areas just above the brow towards her forehead, by gently dabbing the powder with the use of a medium Filbert no.4 & 6 & a round no.2.

Nose:
I only managed to rough-in parts of Charlotte's nose, mainly the bridge & upper right side towards the tear duct. For this, I used a Filbert no.2 coated with Charcoal Powder, & gently built up the layers until I was happy with the gradation - no need to build-up too much as this is still in its early stage.

Charlotte's left cheek [our right] just below her lower eyelid, received a light layer of Charcoal Powder [with a small round no.2 brush], so that the separation between her nose & her cheek would be more apparent.

Next submission is scheduled for Monday 2nd April afternoon [hopefully I'll have some free time on my hands Sunday]. Until then, thank you - as always - to those who view, favour & leave such kind comments. . .your feedback is received with the greatest of appreciation!