I should have updated my progress earlier, but it's ok because I am not super far in the progress. I am copying the Old Master Raphael's study of the two heads of Apostles. This work is in black chalk and I didn't choose the right paper so it has a little too much tooth for black chalk, but I don't hate the texture that is showing. Also, I found out that it is really hard to work with black chalk because the marks have to all be really skinny and little in order to create a smooth shadow or shape. Raphael's marks are interesting to replicate, however, because since it was a drawing or compositional sketch, I can see where Raphael tried to find the shape of the head using different lines and shapes. I also love how this is not really a finished piece, so it is more just shadows and shapes on the page instead of tedious lines in the perfect places. I don't really like the placing of my eye or the proportion of my nose because I feel like both were differently placed on the original, but my friends and Mrs. Mosley told me it was fine. I also slightly changed the curve of the chin as well as the type of chalk that I was using. You can see that the first marks that I placed were different from the ones that I used on the figure on the left. Hopefully, this piece turns out ok because I really love the Old Master drawing. :) I'll update you soon on the finishing touches,
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