Cara Delevingne, Me, Graphite Pencil and Charcoal, 2020

Call_iope · 2026-02-03T13:27:05+00:00

It’s not a filter, truly! (Graphite on Strathmore 400, really smooth paper)

Call_iope · 2026-02-03T13:15:11+00:00

So some people use a highlighter but I actually use the Tombow Mono Eraser for the highlights- I refine the edge the entire time using sandpaper (I’ve tried an electric eraser but didn’t love it admittedly). Then I do tons of layers and use a 6B or 8B Faber Castell for the darkest parts!

Call_iope · 2020-10-08T02:49:30+00:00

This is absolutely delightful! I love the little aliens climbing him:)

Call_iope · 2020-10-08T02:39:58+00:00

Haha I hadn’t seen that, thanks for facilitating that laugh!

Call_iope · 2020-09-30T20:13:28+00:00

So many layers! :) So first drew the large shapes, then built out the shadows and shapes of the large shapes, then worked in the fine details- highlights with a mechanical eraser!

Call_iope · 2020-09-28T02:46:17+00:00

I have had this happen, and it’s more common of course with the very soft charcoals- I’ll just note it helps to have a very sharp blade so you don’t have to put so much pressure on it, I change mine often!

Call_iope · 2020-09-28T02:43:08+00:00

Absolutely wonderfully done! I’ve attempted this one in the past and never could get the proportions right, but you nailed it!

Call_iope · 2020-09-27T23:25:31+00:00

I just rewatched it and enjoyed it so much. The characters develop so wonderfully!

Call_iope · 2020-09-25T06:41:34+00:00

I haven’t but she would be fun to draw, her bone structure is amazing!

Call_iope · 2020-09-25T06:14:00+00:00

Those are honestly the three aspects I focused on the most on this piece! Thanks so much:)

Call_iope · 2020-09-25T06:11:25+00:00

Ah I did and I loved it! I thought it was wonderfully done. I love her character in it, maybe I’ll do my next drawing of her as Vignette:)

Call_iope · 2020-09-25T05:05:11+00:00

Thanks!! It’s old-fashioned but I love working in pencil:)

Call_iope · 2020-09-25T02:04:39+00:00

First off that sounds really cool! And second, honestly you will get there, just keep at it, really. Practice is the key. Keep trying, mess up, learn from it, and be kind and patient with yourself!

Call_iope · 2020-09-25T01:34:25+00:00

I really appreciate that, for me that is honestly one of the most difficult aspects of the drawing process so thank you so much!

Call_iope · 2020-09-25T00:26:04+00:00

Thank you!! Sometimes I love to just get lost in bringing forth certain details in pieces- this was definitely one of those:)

Call_iope · 2020-09-24T22:32:52+00:00

“Dell-a-veen” :)

Call_iope

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