Sergeant Adam Weybrew deployed to Afghanistan during the backend of the recent war and was captured by Combat Camera setting up security for a convoy halt caused by a possible IED. He made the cover of Leatherneck Magazine, August 2012 edition.
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| refine layout and establish hard rifle angles |
My focus is to establish the proportions and line angles of the rifle to make is convincing to the viewer.
The shadows established on the left arm and rifle help compose the upper body, direction of light source, and feel of the heat he's experiencing.
The drawing is not complete and the shadow cast on the ground hasn't been laid out yet. The final drawing will have a cast shadow, foreground detail, and simple background.
Look for final post...
