Pencil Tone Portraits

Jimi Hendrix 

I Produced this drawing by using various sketching pencils, on watercolour paper, by observing from a photograph of rock legend, Jimi Hendrix. I feel that the way I created his hair, gives a better effect of realism. As i tried to use the smallest pencil strokes possible, to create the curly "bouncy" afro effect.

Wiki link bellow for those who enjoy a read.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jimi_Hendrix

Kurt Cobain

This was produced using the same materials as the Jimi Hendrix sketch However as Kurt Cobain had blond hair in the picture I copied from, it was quite hard to get the light contrast in tones, to create his hair. But I think I just about managed to pull it off.

Wiki link below
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kurt_Cobain

Jim Morrison

This was the first pencil sketch I created out of the three, (as I am a huge Doors fan). However I think it is easy to see, by the slight lack in detail compared to the others. But I tried to use this as an advantage, by giving it a more minimalist aesthetic.
I think the high contrast of this piece also adds to an interesting focus, especially round the eyes and the shading on his jaw.

Wiki link below
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jim_Morrison

John Lennon

Wiki link below
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Lennon

Thanks for your interest in these pieces. 
Feel free to ask any questions and or voice your opinions.