Lorna Alkana

Spicoli Portrait

May 22, 2013

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I am enjoying the process of learning how to draw faces. I’m often asked to draw portraits of famous people, as I mostly draw my friends…and myself. This should be good practice. People will be able to get a better idea of my art if the subject is a recognizable figure.

I’ll take you through the process.

Here is the final 16″x20″ drawing. I added a yellow gradient underneath and on top of the portrait. I like the irony of the inspirational glow. I think it fits his expression and tilted head.

spicoli web

Here is the drawing without the gradient. spicoli web no gradient

Most of the line drawing (I added more lines when I started inking): spicoli web line

My big lines to help me find my small lines: spicoli web green lines

2 responses to “Spicoli Portrait”

fojap

May 23, 2013 at 2:14 am

I don’t know why, but I’m greatly amused by your choice of subjects. Perhaps it’s because Fast Times at Ridgemont High came out when I was in high school and Spicoli became something of an iconic character for us. It’s a refreshing change from all the James Deans and Marilyn Monroes most people choose. (And I knew immediately it was Spicoli.)
lornaalkanaart

May 23, 2013 at 9:02 am

Thank you! I’m going to keep the subject fresh!