These chiaroscuro portrait sketches are a challenging task and definitely for your more able students. The worksheet explains what chiaroscuro means and asks your students to sketch the portraits aiming to use lights and darks to create depth and drama. Included in this download:
- A 1-page Chiaroscuro Portrait Sketches Worksheet.
- A good example.
Materials required: An HB pencil to start sketching, a soft pencil such as a 4B for the darks and an H pencil, such as a 2H for the lighter tones. Having a range of pencils makes this task more achievable.
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