Of Ian McKellen portraits indeed I've made many. Funny thing is this would be the second or third time even that I'll be sketching this particular reference. Only thing is that each happen to be different in form and every one better than the last.
I made this particular portrait two weeks ago but was caught up in so many things and forgot to share it. I used a blunt lead (something I've been trying for a couple of weeks now) intentionally while making this sketch just to see the outcome and it turned out great....
These are the drawing procedures....
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