mechapark's sketchbook

[mechapark12]

Using more dramatic shades is not necessarily "better." But if the purpose of the exercise was to stay true to the model, it would have been a good thing. The way you rendered it is softer (also younger). But doing these changes can also be an exercise :)

Ohh, you are right. I completely forgot about the wrinkles on his forehead. I think I was also too focused on having it more "exposed to shadow".