Some faces will have a wider more pronounced bridge to the nose which reaches almost to the inner edge of the eyes. Remember, use the size and position guides above, but change those basic guides into the size and shape of the face you are drawing. Sketch in bolder lines to define the shape of each eye, the brow ridge and nose. Personally I usually start with the eyes. Add them in to help create the shape of each feature. Adjust the shape to create their actual features. Look if the forehead narrows or gets wider and draw the shapes you see. If the Jaw-line is angular, sketch in that shape. Facial ShapeĮvery subject will be different. If they do, draw them like that.Ĭoncentrate on creating the overall outline shapes which you can add the detail to as we progress. Check to see if their ears or nose sit slightly lower or higher than in the rough guidelines. If their eyes are wider, place them in that position. Both are common differences and there are many other differences in every human face.Īs you sketch, look at your subject to see each difference. Your subject might have large almond shaped eyes, or elongated ears. Don’t get hung up on details at this stage, all you are doing is sketching in the basic shapes and their sizes. They will help you keep any face in proportion.Īs you sketch in each feature, look for the size and shape of each part. The guidelines above are just that, a rough guide to help you place the facial features correctly in relation to each other. It is also rare that any portrait will be perfectly straight on. Remember, no-one is exactly the same and no-one has a perfectly symmetrical face. If you draw another line horizontally across the base of the nose, it will roughly line up with the bottom of the ears. Then draw a line horizontally across the top of the eyes, it will roughly line up with the top of the ears. If you draw 2 lines vertically down from the centre of the eyes, it will roughly line up with the outer edges of the mouth. The top of the nose ridge should be roughly level with the top of the eyes opening.ĭraw 2 lines vertically down from narrowest point of the nose ridge, it will roughly line up with the philtral ridge (the indentation below the nose that forms the central part of the upper lip). If you draw 2 lines vertically down from the inner corner of the eyes, it will roughly line up with the edges of the nose (depending on nose type).īoth eyes should be at the same height and look in the same direction. The space between the eyes is one eye width. You now have the position of the ears and you can add the distorted oval shape where they will sit at the junction of the 2 circles. It should sit a little but not too far below the nose and roughly level with the bottom of the ears.ĭraw two ovoid shapes for the eye openings – these will also help you place the eyebrows and shape the brow ridge. Now, mark out where you want the mouth to be. ![]() These lines mark where the forehead and cheekbones sit.įrom the centre intersection, draw a triangular shape for the nose which reaches down to the base of the upper circle, but remember the top point doesn’t quite join.Īt eye level there is a gap which forms the bridge of your nose and from this point the line should arch up and outwards to form the brow ridge. This gives you the nose line.ĭraw two lines vertically down from the points where the 2 circles cross. Start off by drawing two circles/ovals the upper one should be slightly larger than the lower one.ĭraw a horizontal line where they intersect to give you the lower level of the eyes and the upper level of the ears.įrom there, draw a centre line vertically down the two circles. You will see the same geometry whatever angle you view the face from ![]() As you progress you can do side views, and then, using triangles as described you can begin to draw a head from any angle required. This is for a basic front on view of a face which is the best place to start. You may prefer using a HB or B to darken lines and give you more pronounced shading. Using an H grade pencil will give you crisp lines but they aren’t so dark, that means as you add shading you will work over the line more. Using Different PencilsĪs you begin to add more definition you will need well sharpened H, HB and B pencils to add more solid lines. Allow the tip to lightly brush the paper to leave a light line that will just guide you later in the drawing. I prefer to use a HB or B with quite a rounded tip to start the initial sketch. ![]() To begin with, you want to sketch quite lightly. You will use several types at different stages. Pencil choice is another subject of much discussion. Some people prefer putty rubbers but I personally use several kinds depending on the paper used. Squashing And Stretching To Create ExpressionĬhoosing a strong paper will make erasing lines easier.
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