Sketch portrait

Author: Gao Junchao
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Publish Date: 2005-11-01
Features: Most art college entrance exams use special 8K painting paper provided by the recruiting institutions, primarily drawing with pencils. If there are no special requirements, pencils must be used, but other drawing tools such as charcoal sticks and charcoal pencils can also be used for portrait sketches. Prepare all tools at home before the exam, such as various hardness and pencils, charcoal pencils, charcoal sticks, kneaded erasers, 4B erasers, thumbtacks, clips, and utility knives. Sharpen all pencils and charcoal pencils in advance to save time during the exam. Get a good night's sleep the night before the exam to ensure you are energetic during the test. Boost your confidence and be in your best state for the exam. Clarify the exam question: After receiving the exam paper, candidates must carefully read and understand the requirements. If there are any unclear points, they should ask the exam center staff or teachers for clarification. Only after fully understanding the requirements can you proceed to the drawing stage.
Rational composition: After understanding the exam question, sketch a rough draft on the paper to determine the overall structure of the portrait and the relationships between light, dark, and gray tones.
Holistic observation: During the exam, pay close attention to holistic observation and avoid getting too caught up in details too early. The final image should avoid being scattered or chaotic.
Meticulous refinement: Problems often arise during the final stages of the exam. Don’t panic—step back and examine the relationships between light, dark, and gray tones. If they are not well-defined, enhance the contrast. On the basis of the overall composition, pay attention to detailing to make the image rich and lively.