My name is Annika, a graphic designer from Denmark, who enjoys drawing and creating as much as possible.

I have been looking forward to this class so, so much - and it's great to be at it, even though it is a hard process; learning, creating and -not to mention- showing your process to whomever wants to follow.

Sketching

I have done my first couple of sketches, of both male and femail portraits. I haven't decided which one to go with, or what should happend next. I am still just studying the material and technique while I develope my further ideas.

Here is a small selection of what I have been working on...

Rendering light //Annika - image 1 - student project

Rendering light //Annika - image 2 - student project

Rendering light //Annika - image 3 - student project

Rendering light //Annika - image 4 - student project

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Rendering light //Annika - image 6 - student project

Practicing Chiaroscuro

I have been waiting for a more suitable paper from my local paper pusher, which was delayed from the supplyer. It's now in stock again, and I really look forward working on this larger, smooth and heavy paper. In the meantime I've been practicing Chiaroscuro on a smaller pad.

Normally I'm into a nuanced style, but I'm actually positive surpriced about the expression in the sharper sketch.

Rendering light //Annika - image 7 - student project

Rendering light //Annika - image 8 - student project

Colour

I am ready for the next step adding colour! So exiting -and scary!

Rendering light //Annika - image 9 - student project

Started colouring...

Rendering light //Annika - image 10 - student project

Final drawing

My drawing is done, and I am (as close as it gets to) satisfied.

I am very happy with what I've learned and I look forward to explore further working with chiaroscuro and coloured pencils - but it will take some time and hard work to master these techniques :)

Rendering light //Annika - image 11 - student project

Another shot

Rendering light //Annika - image 12 - student project

Rendering light //Annika - image 13 - student project

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Rendering light //Annika - image 15 - student project

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