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

This determines where the "highlights" go and where the "core shadows" fall.

In real life, there are no black lines around your nose. There are only areas where one shadow meets a lighter area. Use a blending stump or your finger (carefully) to soften transitions. 5. Essential Tools for Beginners You don't need expensive equipment to start: Drawing Portraits for the Absolute Beginner : a...

If you are looking to start your journey into portraiture, "Drawing Portraits for the Absolute Beginner" (part of the popular "For the Absolute Beginner" series by Mark and Mary Willenbrink) is widely considered one of the best entry points. It breaks down the intimidating task of drawing faces into manageable, logical steps.

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

Sketch a light circle for the cranium and a tapered box for the jaw.

Most beginners draw a generic almond shape for an eye. Use a blending stump or your finger (carefully)

The head is roughly five "eyes" wide. There is exactly one eye-width of space between the two eyes.