The focus is on "global tone"-the overall effect of light and shadow-rather than the color and detail on the surface. When you see a dark area or shadow on the subject, don't be afraid to use a dark tone. Most beginners make the mistake of drawing too lightly and shadowed areas may be quite black. If you have one, use a softer pencil-at least a B, or even a 2B or 4B-for the darker shadow areas. A kneadable eraser is useful for erasing or "lifting out" tone if you shaded an area that you want to be lighter. You can always shade back over the area if you change your mind. Look over the entire drawing and compare it to your subject, Sometimes, a little "artistic license" might be used to emphasize shadows and improve the form. This is an informal sketch, not a photo-realist drawing, so you don't have to draw the spots or create a perfectly smooth surface. Pencil marks are allowed and they can make the drawing more interesting than if it was perfectly even. There's also something to be said about knowing when to stop. It can be hard at times, but there is a point where you just have to stop messing around with it. After all, there's always something else to draw.It's about that time of year again when the flannels are broken out, cozy sweaters reappear, a sudden obsession with apple picking heightens, and, of course, major holidays grace us with their presence. One of the biggest holidays of the season? Día de los Muertos (also known as Day of the Dead), which begins on November 1. It's just around the corner, so if you haven’t started planning your makeup look yet, open your makeup bag ‘cause it’s time to practice. And though you probably (ahem, absolutely should) already know this, a reminder that Día de los Muertos is not synonymous with Halloween and should never be used in any costumes, so if you're here for that, please click away right now.Įveryone else, though? Please keep on scrolling for 23 of the best Day of the Dead makeup looks to get you inspired right now. But first: If you need a refresher or just came to learn about the meaning behind Day of the Dead, we also caught up with Judith Bautista, aka Kahlovera, a Mexican American artist who specializes in Day of the Dead, and LA-based designer Lily Martinez, who creates Día de los Muertos-inspired looks, to give you all the info on Day of the Dead and the meaning behind the holiday.
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