How to Sketch a Charcoal Portrait: Using Lines to Build Structure and Shading to Create Depth

Welcome to Erens Sketching! ✨

In this step-by-step charcoal portrait sketch demonstration time-lapse, I start with the Loomis head construction method to establish accurate proportions before transitioning from line work to rich tonal values. Using charcoal powder and a blending stump, I create a soft base layer, gradually refining the details with charcoal pencils to bring depth and realism to the portrait. This tutorial is perfect for anyone looking to understand structure, shading, and the balance between construction and expressive tones.

Key Moments:
00:00 - Introduction
00:25 - Sketching the Head Structure using lines
04:10 - Adding Tonal Values & Shadows with a Blending Stump
13:35 - Modeling Facial Features with Charcoal Pencils
28:05 - Final Details

Materials Used:
Sketching Paper
Charcoal Pencils (HMS)
Kneaded Eraser
Blending Stump

Reference pic:
https://www.pexels.com/pt-br/foto/hom...

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✨What You'll Learn:
✔️ How to use a reference photo for portrait drawing
✔️ Essential shading techniques for realistic depth
✔️ Sketching facial features with graphite and charcoal
✔️ Tips for achieving smooth gradients and texture
✔️ Quick portrait sketching exercises for beginners

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