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

Focus on the specific curves, the weight of the eyelid, and how the light hits the iris. Treat the face as a collection of abstract shapes and shadows. 2. Understanding Proportions (The "Standard" Face)

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...

While every face is unique, beginners start with "ideal" proportions to understand placement: Focus on the specific curves, the weight of

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

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

Portraiture is less about lines and more about (the lightness or darkness of a color).