Graphite Character — Flat Cap Study

Draw an adult man wearing a textured flat cap as a finely observed graphite portrait on warm ivory paper. Frame his head and shoulders at a three-quarter angle, with a thoughtful gaze just beyond the viewer. Build the face with gradual tonal layering, reserving crisp pencil marks for the eyes and softer edges for the far cheek. Describe the woven cap with selective crosshatching rather than a uniform pattern. Use a single soft light from the upper left, believable cast shadows, and untouched paper for highlights. Allow a few construction lines at the outer shoulder to keep the drawing handmade. OUTPUT: Vertical 4:5 composition with a clear focal point and clean edges. If a reference photograph is supplied, preserve the adult subject’s recognizable features while applying the described art treatment. Avoid duplicated features, extra fingers, malformed anatomy, watermarks, logos, and accidental text. The preview image is an inspiration reference; results may vary.