For this drawing I used paper stretched on the board size 40 x 50. I toned the paper with black tempera and ocher to make an interesting texture. Then I took a gray sauce and outlined the composition of the future portrait free and easy. Then gently painted shadows. A rather difficult task in drawing a portrait is the image of emotions, facial expressions. For this we should know the anatomy and function of the muscles. Drawing facial expressions is much more complicated than a person without emotions. During the master class, you can see how often I had to clarify the expression. After I outlined the shadow I began to draw the facial features using black, gray and white sauce. Most of all in this drawing I wanted to create an expressive image of an alive person.
Sergey Gusev Art 
Very cool, video Sergey.
Why not post a link to it in the comments section of the post I just did that features a couple of your paintings?
If you do, I’ll reply with an encouragement to my readers to check out your site here.
Cheers!
jlcollinsnh
Thanks! I put the link in your blog!
Amazing. My head always go spinning when I start thinking , how painters create something which is more life like. I think, that’s what makes talented individuals like you a class apart.
Unlike, artists who lived in the past decades, we are fortunate to have technologies which can help us in making our creations available and present to a wider audience.
Ummm… light line, charcoal flat fat line, smudge, smear, dark line, light line, hand to music when fast, continue… Did you notice that at some points you actually had a rhythm? 🙂 Very very nice gusevart !
Thank you for good words!
Lovely work! My son just watched your video and was truly amazed at the way you brought the picture to life, using the blending & shading to bring out all the fine details. It inspired him to pull out his charcoal sets and get back to practicing with his shaping techniques. (He’s 10 years old & has a very creative imagination.) He’s still not quite sure what his preferred art medium is just yet, though he’s leaning mainly between wood burning & charcoal drawings. I’ve encouraged him to try all forms of art work, to make the most of his imagination and ability.
The music was a great choice and matched the rhythm of your work, making the video even more enjoyable. Thanks for sharing your gift! 🙂