Bargue #1, The Psyche of Napoli (Patreon)

This is the very first lesson that you will undertake as a student of drawing. It is simple, but challenging.

The goal, the target you are trying to hit is not a perfect reproduction of the Bargue- it is to experience and internalise the concepts present in this lithograph. Namely- what is a shadow shape, a light shape, how to block in using straight lines, triangulation, and more.

I hope you enjoy this re-edit of this lesson- I tried to make it flow as well as it could and to keep it as short and dense as possible as well.

• Graphite pencils- from 2H-4B

• Paper- white/off-white, Stonehenge or Canson mi-teintes

• Kneaded erasers

• Paper stumps- a variety of sizes

For an unedited look at very mark on the paper:

• Part 1: https://youtu.be/bmxvud_CaJ0

• Part 2: https://youtu.be/RS4mcvUMaKo