an elderly man - study drawing

Hi friends,

I made this expressive drawing of an older man with intense facial features, a long, flowing beard and messy, unkempt hair.
The furrowed brows, deep-set eyes, and strong wrinkles give a stern, wise, and perhaps melancholic expression. His eyes are piercing, holding a deep intensity, adding to the emotional impact of the drawing.

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I've started by making a drawing with a charcoal pencil.
I wanted to create a portrait that carries both wisdom and intensity. I focused on deep-set eyes, furrowed brows, and strong wrinkles to evoke a sense of experience, maybe even a bit of sorrow.

I made the background for the hair by spreading charcoal with my fingers.

Using a white pastel pencil, I drew the hair over the charcoal base while refining the details.

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I wish you a very nice day!

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by J.Van de Perre - Painting process demo