I’m going through this really good drawing book right now, Keys to Drawing by Bert Dodson. So far focuses a lot on the technical aspect and technique of drawing. For example, you should be looking at whatever you’re drawing more than the drawing itself. I bought it a year ago because it was a recommended classic. I’m only about half way through it, but with the portfolio review coming up, I hope to finish it well before then. Here’s one for the chapter on lighting. (the white lines under the chin and hair is actually the ripples on the paper reflecting light from the scanner)

ben harper portrait

4H-8B graphite on paper