Facing Forward…… but looking down

It all started with this picture that I bought for my daughters room a long time ago.  I adore this picture, not only because it reminded me of what she used to do back then (at 4 yrs old), but because I love how those two little friends are comforting her.  It speaks volumes!!

I was wanting to put some sketch practice in.  I am much better at sketching the human form than faces at this time, so off I went to sketch a body in a similar sitting position.



This is the contour portion.  If I get it wrong here, then the entire picture is off.



Lots and lots of shading and highlighting going on here.  I don’t think I got the knees right.   Ah well, nobody’s  perfect!!



The head is a little squished….gotta fix that…..And if only….If Only…..I didn’t have to draw hands and
toes!! LOL!!



As you can see, the drawing is close….but a little skinnier than the original.  But it gave me the practice that I was looking for, and heck you gotta start somewhere, right?



Pretty much just winged the hair.  Blonde hair is so much easier than brunette hair and straight hair easier than curly.  If you can draw a straight line, you can draw this type of hair.  Absolutely not going to comment on the fingers and the toes….once again!

Not quite finished with this.  Must color in the suit.  Probably going to use watercolor pencils.  I really like how they look.



This bugs me….I don’t know if its the paper (Fabriano 140 lb. watercolor paper) or the graphite, but I get this stippling effect which is really noticeable in the darker areas.  I’m thinking it’s the paper.  If anyone out there knows, please fill me in.   Any suggestions to reduce this stippling effect?