So, I got so giddy about the shading style I'd discovered for myself that I just had to try it out on a recognisable face.

So, here's an attempt at a stern looking Daniel Jackson from, of course, Stargate SG-1.

I'm not delighted with his hair, but you know what? I'm chuffed with the rest of this.

3/4 angle faces are hard, y'all. So, I scurried back to my comfort zone; heads from the front.

I decided to stretch a little though, by working on figuring out a system for shading. 17 million layers later, this is what I landed on.

Messy, but I'm delighted.
Progress!

#aphantasiaart

Let's just remind ourselves where I started a few weeks ago. 🤣

#aphantasiaart

I'm a complete aphant, I've never drawn in my life because I was certain I couldn't, and I've decided to challenge that belief by teaching myself step by tiny step.

I've been working on facial proportions, and have decided - for the first time - to add a talking mouth.

Phew!
#StarTrek #Spock

I have total aphantasia, and for my entire life, I have been unable to draw more than a (wonky) stick figure.

I've created this account so I can journal my progress as I work to improve my drawing skills, one by one.