# Inuit child in graphite **URL:** \ **Category:** Share Your Art\ **Created:** [August 14, 2019, 9:39pm UTC](https://community.thevirtualinstructor.com/t/inuit-child-in-graphite/226 "2019-08-14T21:39:35Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 15\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![LjRoy](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/community.thevirtualinstructor.com/ljroy/32/214_2.png) [@LjRoy](https://community.thevirtualinstructor.com/u/LjRoy)\ **Post date:** [August 14, 2019, 9:39pm UTC](https://community.thevirtualinstructor.com/t/inuit-child-in-graphite/226/1 "2019-08-14T21:39:35Z")
This portrait was done from a photograph I took of a child I teach; all in graphite and it was a challenge for me. I wanted to portray the tender facial features, so I did not work with too dark values. I am still debating whether to go back and darken here and there ![IMG_4103](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/uploads/thevirtualinstructor/original/1X/ab5127fd4c3ed9debeb3adce8be06a6c8afec789.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![Frankie](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/258eb7/32.png) [@Frankie](https://community.thevirtualinstructor.com/u/Frankie)\ **Post date:** [August 15, 2019, 12:54am UTC](https://community.thevirtualinstructor.com/t/inuit-child-in-graphite/226/2 "2019-08-15T00:54:46Z")
I see the tenderness in their eyes though I would perhaps consider increase the contrast with your tone. It would give the child more depth… If a may refer to “my dad with instruction “ I have two portraits of my day posted… the second one I increased the contrast of tone ---
**Author:** ![sterlingsiam](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/community.thevirtualinstructor.com/sterlingsiam/32/30_2.png) [@sterlingsiam](https://community.thevirtualinstructor.com/u/sterlingsiam)\ **Post date:** [August 15, 2019, 2:02am UTC](https://community.thevirtualinstructor.com/t/inuit-child-in-graphite/226/3 "2019-08-15T02:02:26Z")
Hi Linda. I love this child, but I think you are right. You could push the values here and there and still keep the soft look of the child. It is a truly well done portrait. ---
**Author:** ![Ginny](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/community.thevirtualinstructor.com/ginny/32/94_2.png) [@Ginny](https://community.thevirtualinstructor.com/u/Ginny)\ **Post date:** [August 15, 2019, 4:19pm UTC](https://community.thevirtualinstructor.com/t/inuit-child-in-graphite/226/4 "2019-08-15T16:19:01Z")
That is simply beautiful. Yes, I would push the values. You can do that and still keep the softness. Good job. ---
**Author:** ![LjRoy](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/community.thevirtualinstructor.com/ljroy/32/214_2.png) [@LjRoy](https://community.thevirtualinstructor.com/u/LjRoy)\ **Post date:** [August 15, 2019, 4:37pm UTC](https://community.thevirtualinstructor.com/t/inuit-child-in-graphite/226/5 "2019-08-15T16:37:43Z")
Thank you for the helpful comments. I am still hesitant, as I don’t want to ruin it. I’ll have to sit and think onapproaching carefully, deliberately. ---
**Author:** ![Denise](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/community.thevirtualinstructor.com/denise/32/40_2.png) [@Denise](https://community.thevirtualinstructor.com/u/Denise)\ **Post date:** [August 15, 2019, 5:48pm UTC](https://community.thevirtualinstructor.com/t/inuit-child-in-graphite/226/6 "2019-08-15T17:48:54Z")
I think you did a great job. I think maybe if you darken the hair and lips, it might enhance it more. ---
**Author:** ![LjRoy](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/community.thevirtualinstructor.com/ljroy/32/214_2.png) [@LjRoy](https://community.thevirtualinstructor.com/u/LjRoy)\ **Post date:** [August 15, 2019, 9:21pm UTC](https://community.thevirtualinstructor.com/t/inuit-child-in-graphite/226/7 "2019-08-15T21:21:29Z")
I had put it aside for some time, not ready to decide, but, Yes, her hair is much darker - in real life, almost black. ---
**Author:** ![Maki](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/community.thevirtualinstructor.com/maki/32/77_2.png) [@Maki](https://community.thevirtualinstructor.com/u/Maki)\ **Post date:** [August 15, 2019, 9:58pm UTC](https://community.thevirtualinstructor.com/t/inuit-child-in-graphite/226/8 "2019-08-15T21:58:48Z")
It always takes courage to decide to change your work. How about trying some digital simulation? I prepared a sample of this work with different values balance using photoshop. I do this pretty often. I draw something, scan it, check the digital data, edit it so that it will look perfect, and then go back to the original and make corrections referencing the printout of the edited digital data. Hope this helps! ![IMG_4103_edited](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/uploads/thevirtualinstructor/original/1X/e5c275eaaaab685be1bfebc8d8dc4a355afc67b8.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![LjRoy](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/community.thevirtualinstructor.com/ljroy/32/214_2.png) [@LjRoy](https://community.thevirtualinstructor.com/u/LjRoy)\ **Post date:** [August 16, 2019, 4:20pm UTC](https://community.thevirtualinstructor.com/t/inuit-child-in-graphite/226/9 "2019-08-16T16:20:37Z")
That is a great idea. Thanks!😃 ---
**Author:** ![IsiAConti](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/a87d85/32.png) [@IsiAConti](https://community.thevirtualinstructor.com/u/IsiAConti)\ **Post date:** [October 8, 2019, 10:59pm UTC](https://community.thevirtualinstructor.com/t/inuit-child-in-graphite/226/10 "2019-10-08T22:59:36Z")
i have to agree with Frankie here. You already captured the eyes and i would not add too much to them, but a bit. Then in the middle of the lips…Just a bit more definition and contrast overall… ---
**Author:** ![Biddy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/858c86/32.png) [@Biddy](https://community.thevirtualinstructor.com/u/Biddy)\ **Post date:** [May 20, 2020, 4:44pm UTC](https://community.thevirtualinstructor.com/t/inuit-child-in-graphite/226/11 "2020-05-20T16:44:31Z")
Lovely delicate portrait of a child. I have read down the comments and the suggestion by Maki regarding digital simulation could help you make your decision. Noticeably the background and the main body of the jacket are lighter. If it were me I would work on this first and then darken the hair and eyes a little. I would not touch the skin, and very little needs to be added to nose and lips. ---
**Author:** ![LjRoy](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/community.thevirtualinstructor.com/ljroy/32/214_2.png) [@LjRoy](https://community.thevirtualinstructor.com/u/LjRoy)\ **Post date:** [May 22, 2020, 12:54pm UTC](https://community.thevirtualinstructor.com/t/inuit-child-in-graphite/226/12 "2020-05-22T12:54:59Z")
Helpful suggestions, thank you ---
**Author:** ![IsiAConti](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/a87d85/32.png) [@IsiAConti](https://community.thevirtualinstructor.com/u/IsiAConti)\ **Post date:** [May 24, 2020, 8:33pm UTC](https://community.thevirtualinstructor.com/t/inuit-child-in-graphite/226/13 "2020-05-24T20:33:15Z")
I think you captured the child’s features and expression and i would darken, for contrast. ---
**Author:** ![4Margaret](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/community.thevirtualinstructor.com/4margaret/32/8282_2.png) [@4Margaret](https://community.thevirtualinstructor.com/u/4Margaret)\ **Post date:** [March 11, 2021, 1:52pm UTC](https://community.thevirtualinstructor.com/t/inuit-child-in-graphite/226/14 "2021-03-11T13:52:32Z")
Linda, I love this subject. I think the north is under-represented in art. I am not good enough to critique your art, but I love this! ---
**Author:** ![Cojax73](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/community.thevirtualinstructor.com/cojax73/32/589_2.png) [@Cojax73](https://community.thevirtualinstructor.com/u/Cojax73)\ **Post date:** [March 11, 2021, 5:21pm UTC](https://community.thevirtualinstructor.com/t/inuit-child-in-graphite/226/15 "2021-03-11T17:21:33Z")
You really captured this child’s expression. Nice work. Jack