Just finished the series 1 plate 5 found in the Charles Bargue and Jean-Léon Gérôme Drawing Course.

Bargue Plate 1.5.5

I turned out ok. As usual there are parts I think I did well on and there are other parts that I would like to take a giant eraser to. For me, part of the issue is the fact that I can’t seem to to smooth out the pencil to create the appearance of a solid shadows. I can still see the pencil lines. Of course, part of that may be that I’m trying to get too dark of a value out of my pencil.

Perhaps next time I’ll try charcoal. That should be good for a laugh :)

And the original for reference.

Bargue Plate 1.5 (original)

As usual, your comments and suggestions are always welcome.

Chris