Drawing Portraits For The Absolute Beginner : A... Page

Use simple triangles for the nose and ovals for the eyes. 4. Capturing Light and Value

Textured paper can make skin look "grainy," so a smooth Bristol or sketch pad is often preferred for portraits. Drawing Portraits for the Absolute Beginner : a...

The biggest hurdle for beginners is drawing what they think an eye or nose looks like rather than what they actually see . Use simple triangles for the nose and ovals for the eyes

Sketch a light circle for the cranium and a tapered box for the jaw. The biggest hurdle for beginners is drawing what

Draw a vertical line down the center of the face and a horizontal line for the eyes to establish which way the head is tilting.

Before drawing details like eyelashes or wrinkles, you must build the "skeleton" of the drawing:

Most beginners draw a generic almond shape for an eye.