Dark skin is rich in value, not just dark.
- 1Tone the paper with a thin layer of vine charcoal and wipe it back with a cloth.
- 2Block in the big shadow shapes first, then the half-tones.
- 3Lift highlights with a kneaded eraser on the cheekbones, nose bridge and forehead.
- 4Use a stump to blend, and a sharp pencil for the eyes and lashes last.
- 5Spray a light fixative and photograph the drawing before framing.