Here is a handout from a class by Robert Glaisek -- it illustrates the task of reducing or simplifying a face so that only three values (white, gray, black) are used. Nine years ago I struggled with the execution of this idea and today it is the starting point for all my oil portraits. This face is lit from a source from above the model. There is enough information here to allow someone to identify the model - no need to worry about eyelashes, mouth form or any other feature at this point. Later comes the refinement of the values within these three and the addition of color. Thanks Bob.
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