Black Panther

After Chadwick Boseman died of cancer. We felt that we had to do a portrait of him for our Fandom Fitness project.
The striking angle is intentional as well as the direct gaze of Black Panther but unfortunately I feel that this drawing is failing to pull in the viewer like I wanted.
Sessions
Black Panther Drawing Finished
I’ve finished the Black Panther drawing, or at least I’m calling it finished with a bit of resignation.
see the postPiling Up Charcoal
I had a ton of fun today during my art session rocking out to some music and piling up charcoal on the paper.
see the postLack of Clarity in Motive
From the day I started research for this drawing I’ve had a severe lack of clarity in motive, and the quality is suffering because of it.
see the postSimplifying the Values
After yesterday’s influence from amazing compositions I started incorporating what I learned right away by simplifying the values into three tones.
see the postSimplifying the Head
I didn’t have enough time to get deep into it but I’m focusing more on simplifying the head with this charcoal Black Panther drawing.
see the postPaper That I’m Not Supposed to Use
Today I started a second drawing of Chadwick Boseman as Black Panther but with a paper that I’m not supposed to use with dry media.
see the postBlack Panther Drawing
I was right, after a good night of sleep I was able to make a decision on how to proceed with my Black Panther drawing.
see the postDetails
- Work: 1739
- Size: 15.5" x 21"
- Medium: Charcoal and Graphite on Paper
- Sessions: 7
- Start date: 9/13/2020
- End date: 9/19/2020