Contour

Drawing II folk, 

Here are some examples of contour drawing to look over while you do your first contour portrait homework.  Many examples have other methods of rendering than pure contour, but these are some strong examples of linework.

[you should be able to click on the images to see them large]

Egon Schiele

Edgar Degas

John Singer Sargent

Jenny Saville

Rembrandt

Rubens

Albrecht Durer

R. Crumb