Materials: graphite pencils, inking pens, tracing papers (to transfer posterized images to Bristol paper), and masking tapes (to ensure straight edges). The task was to create black-and-white portraits that convey a mood or feeling.
In sketching, I began by identifying the wolf’s darkest areas and visible outlines, such as around the eye, nose, and fur in the ear. I then moved from the darkest to the lightest areas.
In my realist version, I incorporate blending and layering the fur, drawing quick, short lines to follow the fur’s direction. For the second sketch, I avoided blending, allowing shapes to be more distinct. The third sketch was inked, using V-shaped strokes and pointed edges to define the fur.
Posterized Images & Finals
