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Unlock the Secrets of Captivating Portraits with Aditya Chari's Techniques

Aditya Chari: Portrait Techniques (Free Digital Manual)

In this invaluable resource, Aditya Chari shares his expert knowledge on:

• Materials: HB, 2B, 4B pencils; kneaded eraser; smooth heavyweight paper.
• Proportions: Use vertical center line; eyes halfway down head; nose halfway between eyes and chin; mouth ~1/3 below nose to chin.
• Blocking: Lightly map large planes and major shadows before details.
• Values: Establish 3–4 value groups (lights, midtones, darks, darkest accents).
• Edges: Use soft edges in transitions; hard edges at rim light or sharp form changes.
• Eyes: Draw irises as slightly covered by upper eyelid; add a specular highlight.
• Skin rendering: Layer strokes with varying pressure; blend sparingly to retain texture.
• Hair: Suggest large masses first, then add strands and highlights; avoid drawing every hair.
• Finishing: Step back, check contrast and focal point, add final dark accents.

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His guides cover more than 20 styles using different dry mediums, including charcoal , pastel , sketch pens , and color pencils . aditya chari portrait techniques pdf free