Princess Bride

This is my second attempt at this Fandom and my focus is on getting the portraits to look accurate and the composition inviting. I feel that I’ve accomplished that, and even though this drawing is better than the last I don’t feel that it’s one of my best.
What I do like is the expression on Westley’s face. He captures the sometime serious some times comedic character in the movie.
Sessions
Daily Art #2952
I’ve finished my drawing of Westley and Buttercup from the Princess Bride movie. It’s not my best drawing in the Fandom Fitness series, but I did it.
see the postDaily Art #2951
Working on Westley’s sword arm and hand today after most of my day spent at work.
see the postDaily Art #2950
It’s amazing how just adding in a few sharp lines and darker values will change an area from a blob of unfinished to an object with form.
see the postDaily Art #2949
It’s interesting how some small changes can bring a drawing closer to finished than hours of larger work.
see the postDaily Art #2948
Letting go this morning with lots of charcoal I filled in most of the lower half of my Princess Bride drawing.
see the postDaily Art #2947
My energy today has been sapped because work started in the morning, my normal art time.
see the postDaily Art #2946
More work on Westley’s face today. I think his portrait will come together much faster.
see the postDaily Art #2945
I think that Buttercup’s face is working well now after some small changes to her eyes and the values of her face.
see the postDaily Art #2944
Struggling with structure and softness within Buttercup’s face.
see the postDaily Art #2943
Adding more charcoal to the paper and trying to keep it smooth for a feminine face.
see the postDaily Art #2942
A shorter session this morning focused on drawing corrections and accuracy.
see the postDaily Art #2941
Today was supposed to be all about getting the drawing refined for the whole drawing but I was seduced by detail.
see the postDaily Art #2940
My second attempt at drawing Westley and Buttercup Princess Bride with hopes that this one will go much better.
see the postDetails
- Work: 1760
- Size: 16" x 20"
- Medium: Graphite and Charcoal on Paper
- Sessions: 13
- Start date: 2/12/2021
- End date: 2/23/2021