In hiperrealism,
we’re talking about details on the level of skin pores. If there is a single hair of mustache of 2mm, you draw the mustache as well as it’s shadow. So it’s very-very detailed and that’s high definition. Therefore, at least for a start, it would help if you make your artwork BIG. If an A4/A3 size paper is too small for a drawing of a face, go for an A2/A1/A0 size. That way, it’s easier for you to draw the details. Beside, working on a huge paper/canvas would give you that unique feel: from upclose, it’d look like an abstract drawing/painting. Only from a proper vantage point you would see the big picture. That feel is unique to hyperrealism.
After that, you can approach your work by doing a scale transfer. Make x and y lines to make coordinates on the high definition photograph as well as on the paper. Enlarge it and later on you will work cell by cell. It’s not so hard as long as you have a proper observation. It just takes some times and focus.
To avoid ruining the value, it helps to first define the contrast. The paper is white, yes? So the paper—by default—has defined your highlight, the brightest of the bright. Your job now is to define the shadow. So do the darkest of the dark first and after that, you’d have value points for the darkest and the brightest part of your drawing. After that, you could also define your middle-tones. Try to identify the 50% gray areas of your object and define that on your paper. It doesn’t have to be big and thorough, just some small parts so that you’d remember that *that* value is the middle-tones.
And finally, the rest is the journey. Work slowly, cell by cell. Observe closely and patiently. Focus. Use the guidance of shadow, middle-tones and highlight you defined earlier. It’s a long ride but if you enjoy it, you’d be there in no time. Happy drawing.
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