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Mike Sibley
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Posted Feb.10th, 2019, viewed 16 times
<< I did two versions. I think they look more like fish scales than hair >>
Well, if you ever draw fish you'll already know how to draw the scales :o)
First, this can be an awkward exercise for some artists because it's really a way that works personally for me and not something that will necessarily transfer. But it's worked for you quite well. All that's missing are the cast shadows that add definition to the layers.
It's a 2-part, or even a 3-part, process. With the detail (line) layer drawn, you can apply a shaping layer on top to show the overall three-dimensional form. Or, in this case, it needs an intermediate stage. Look along the lines of Vs, create the shade between them, see where any might shade the layer below them... and then add the overall shaping layer on top. I've had a quick go at a section of your right-hand drawing - just adding the shade between the locks. Now it has depth, and layers that the eye can detect.
Being able to split detail from three-dimensional form can often help you produce more realistic drawing. Trying to handle both together can be quite a problem at times, especially in small scale drawings or distant subjects. And I should have mentioned that I use this technique on small scale drawings where suggestion often works better than tight detail.
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