Sketching People
Basics of drawing human faces
(Beginners guide with simple projects)

Karen Reed
 
 Table of content
Introduction
Teach you about the art of drawing the human face by teaching the basic fundamental skills of
drawing.
Chapter 1 – Understanding the Basics
To be an artist, you don’t need to make perfect lines or perfect circles.
Chapter 2 – Mastering the Basics

By applying different shading techniques to your art piece, you can create varied textures.
Chapter 3 – Fundamental Features
Understanding shapes and forms, lights and shadow, therefore, are important as when they are
combined together, they can serve as the foundation for a more complex drawing.
Chapter 4 – Drawing Face of Boy
To draw unique boy’s faces with unique shapes, angles, lengths, and width for every part.
Chapter 5 – Drawing Male Face
Through given tips for drawing faces, you will learn to draw male faces quick and easy.
Chapter 6 –Drawing Female Face
Believe you can be able to draw excellent female faces too. Remember that constant practice makes
perfect!

Chapter 7 – Simple Projects You Can Do

Let’s try doing simple projects while following the instructions and using the drawing here as your
guide.
Conclusion
You don’t need to be born with the natural talent to be able to create something to be considered
stunning.
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Introduction
Ever since drawing became a medium of expression, the man has spent
much time trying to capture the essence of a human face. Capturing every
detail and adding expression can be fun and challenging. Before, only those
who were truly gifted are able to do, but since all individuals are gifted with
the expression of creativity, many people develop the interested to learn the
art of drawing.
This book will teach you about the art of drawing the human face by
teaching you the basic fundamental skills of drawing.  Mastering these
basic skills will equip and enable you to draw faces in various forms and
expressions.
‘’A Guide to Mastering Drawing Fundamentals for Beginners’’ is
prepared for those who are interested in drawing particularly human faces.
Included are step-by-step instructions on how to draw a human face in
different forms. In addition, tips are provided to make learning art more fun
and easy. This will serve as your beginner's tool for mastering the
fundamentals needed in learning the art of drawing.
Overview
Success starts from small beginnings and achievement requires several
trials and errors. It’s so with great masterpieces. How many times does a
great artist throw his works in the garbage before he finally achieves his
great masterpiece?
But remember that even masterpieces start with a simple sketch - a rough
draft of what probably runs through the artist’s head just so he could capture
in his mind the fleeting memory of an idea. A master artist utilizes the basic
elements in drawing and to become a great artist, you must know the very
fundamentals of drawing and practice them to gain mastery.
However, constant practice is never enough!
Importance of Learning the Drawing
Fundamentals
Even when you spend your whole day practicing, when you’re doing it the
wrong way, still you will end up achieving nothing!
A poor understanding of the fundamentals of drawing and improperly
executing them will only worsen your skill instead of developing it. Soon
enough, you will realize that your bad drawing habits are not easy to break.
So if you are just starting to draw, make sure that you are fully aware of the
fundamental concept of drawing and apply it before bad habits can take
place and ruin your talent.
Mastering the basic is essential as you significantly draw each basic
element on top of each other to create a complex realistic figure. When the
first elements are drawn incorrectly in the wrong place, the errors can stack
up and result in sloppy art garbage. You can master the basics not only by
daily practice, but also by doing it correctly to be assured of a stunning final
result.
Drawing Lines

Lines are the most basic elements of any drawing and your ability in
positioning lines on your paper will render the final effect. Meaning, your
drawing always starts with simple lines as you create guides and roughly
drawn sketches that will be the foundation of what you want to draw.
Straight Lines

Even kids lessons begin by drawing straight lines on a piece of paper. By

understanding straight lines and mastering how to create them through your
drawing, you will know that there’s more to see beyond seeing them as a
stick. You will soon be able to see the illusion they can create through the
movements they seem to convey when drawn together at a certain distance
or in a certain position. You will then see the difference between projecting
a stiff object through your drawing or creating a real object that seems to
suck viewers into your art piece.
Curved Lines

Through experimenting with a curved line, you can give your figures a life
as curved lines produce graceful movements. So in drawing dynamic
characters such as a dancing child, fine figures and movement of the body
can be significantly achieved by drawing curves. The use of curved lines
can also be beneficial to you if you want to quickly note an imaginary
dynamic figure in your handy sketchpad. With it as your quick guide, you
can later finish what you have started when you have enough time to deal
with the details.
Understanding the significance of mastering the fundamentals of Drawing
is, therefore, an essential aspect of earning how to draw regardless of what
object you want to draw. You may not be given the chance to create a real
masterpiece for not all are given the same opportunity, but being able to
create a real piece of art is enough to give you fulfillment for the time,
effort, and passion you have spent to create it.
Chapter 1:  Understanding the Basics
Drawing is the process of producing layers of shapes, lines, scribbles, and
values in order to achieve desired results. If you are interested in drawing,
you have to start from learning the basic.
First, you start from learning the process of sketching. If you can make
some markings on a paper, then you can learn to sketch. To be an artist, you
don’t need to make perfect lines or perfect circles.
What is Sketching?
Sketching is simply scribbling any idea on a piece of paper. It’s like
brainstorming, but allows bringing life to your idea quickly.  This way you
can save time.
In sketching, while continuing to build your concept of the idea, your
sketches could either blend or fade away. So don’t mind it if you make
some mistakes. It’s like exploring more ideas and concept. Mistakes will
teach you something to improve what you're working on.
How to Sketch
In sketching, you must use loosely and lightly drawn flowing lines. To be
able to do that, your hand must be relaxed so your grip on the pencil is free
from tension. If you get tired, your grip on the pencil tends to become too
tight.
If you're just starting, your lines may be wobbly. It's because you aren’t
used to drawing lines and curves, but soon enough, you’ll improve it if you
are drawing frequency. You will need to improve your muscle memory as
you go on.
Making your first sketch, focus on the general shapes and leave behind your
perfectionism attitude. Just think about the shape, size, angles and many
other things. The last thing you may focus on is the detail.
Let us start now with our first sketch. 
Picture 1 - Circle
Step 1 - Sketch a Circle

Using a bunch of loosely drawn line, sketch a circle. Don't mind it if your
lines tend to scatter in many directions.  Note that you aren't to draw
something perfect yet. Also, remember that you are to draw in layers (pic
1).
Step 2 - Refine the Shape
After your initial work, look for areas that need to be improved, sketching
over it so you can get the result you desire (pic 2).
Step 3 - Continue Refining
Continue repeating what you have created until you get closer to what you
want to achieve (pic 3).
Tip: You may rotate your sketch pad to see different angles of your
shape. This way, you may spot areas that need to be fixed.
Step 4 - Define the Shape
Once you're satisfied and gets more confident with your lines, you can erase
the scribble lines.  As you continue working, this time line that you
scribbled may naturally disappear (pic 4).
Once you got used to moving your elbow and shoulder joints in drawing,
you can produce smoother lines.  You will notice that your lines become
less wobbly. Notice that you don’t need to be good at drawing perfect lines
or have amazing control of your pencil to produce a good sketch. It's just
that having better control makes your drawing looks cleaner and more
precise.
More examples
Things to remember when you draw:
●      Don’t expect perfection.
●      Focus on the overall shape rather than on the details.
●      Apply gentle pressure in your grip and sketch.
To be able to practice drawing and improve your hand grip control, fill an
entire sketch pad with drawings following the steps here:
Step 1 - Make a loose sketch
●      Step 2 - Refine the shape
●      Step 3 - Refine it more
●      Step 4 - Define the desired shape.
Find random objects inside or outside your home.
Essential Art Supplies for Drawing
Drawing is a simple medium, so you need to invest in inexpensive quality
materials. All you need is a sketch pad or sketch notebook, a few pencils, an
eraser, and a sharpener.
Graphite Pencils

In drawing, pencils are basically needed. A pencil is stuffed with graphite,

powdered and fired with clay in varying hardness.  In choosing, begin with
an HB, a 3B, and a B. This will allow you to experiment with their varied
weights which are significant to create a realistic drawing. It's best that you
choose a reputable brand, as their pencils will have better core quality, with
minimal tone irregularities, and have fewer tendencies to break. Graphite is
also available in the bar, steak, and powdered form.
Drawing Charcoal
Charcoal is used for sketching and figure drawing. It comes in three major
types. For light construction drawing, you can use willow which is light,
hard, and brittle. It is powdery and easily rubbed off. Another type is the
Vine charcoal, a natural charcoal of fine quality that offers a full range of
tones and is easily erased. The last type is the compressed charcoal
available in varying hardness, but its dense tone is difficult to erase and
blend. Available in stick form and particularly are used in a large area and
in pencils, ideal for fine detail.
Erasers

Erasers are useful beyond erasing mistakes. You will need to: knead able
eraser for pencil, pastel or charcoal, and a white plastic eraser. There are
artists who prefer to use Art Gum erasers which have some particles that are
best for absorbing graphite and are quite gentle on the surface.
Drawing Pens and Inks
There is a wide range of ink in different quality, viscosity, drying capacity,
and opacity. Waterproof ink enables the addition of other colors, but causes
fountain pens and the technical pen to clog. Look for a bottled drawing ink
with good quality appropriate for your preferred pens. Experiment with
fountain pens, sticks, dip nibs, quill, drafting pens. Note that black ink can
turn to blue-black, brown, gray depending on the dye used.
Sharpeners

The best choice for a sharpener is the standard two-whole razor-blade type
when newer and if the blade is sharp and straight. To sharpen your pencil,
you may use rough sandpaper to bring back a slightly-dulled pencil point.
Paper Stumps/Tortillons

These are useful blending tool made from fibrous paper and rolled into a
stump.
 
Beginners Lessons and Exercises
The strategy in learning to draw by you or teaching beginners the skills of
drawing is the same. Drawing is rewarding, but it can likewise be
depressing and frustrating for others, especially for those who try to run
before they can walk.
It's important to have a balance between fun and creative activities with
technique-guiding exercise while escaping from boredom and acquiring the
skills. Conventionally, teaching children art emphasizes self-expression.
Basic skills, however, can be exciting and enjoyable and those with stronger
skills allow students to fully express their ideas.
With these lessons, teachers, children, and adults can build a toolbox of
skills that they can use to have more creative art activities. In real life,
almost anyone can draw. It's just a matter of developing patience and
practice before you can acquire the skill.
 
How to Hold a Pencil

Forcing yourself to use an artificial grip could be one of the worst things
you can do in drawing as it will only lead to stress and upset the natural
flow of your lines. However, you can learn to hold your pencil in new ways
that can pay off your natural tendencies. A basic grip is usually used in
writing and by giving your hand a little lift off the paper; it can give you
more freedom with the hand movement.
You can also learn the use of overhead and underhand grips which are used
for sketching and shading. In short, it is simply a matter of training that you
had to adjust to different grips. Over time, you can use each grip for
particular drawings or circumstances which can help open up your artistic
skills. So, let's start exploring each grip so you will know each technique
and when to use them.
 
The Basic Tripod Grip

This is the most common way to hold the pencil. You apply this grip when
writing with the thumb and forefinger forming a triangle with the middle
finger and supported by the ring finger and the little finger. This type of grip
allows you to have a firm grip on the pencil and is ideal for drawing fine
details when precision is a must. This makes the pencil with upright
positioning ideal for accurate shading using the tip rather than the side of
the pencil.
When you apply the tripod grip, your thumb and fingers are taking control
of the pencil's movement and your hand can rest on the paper for fine work.
Use another sheet of paper to keep smudges away from your drawing due to
moisture from your skin. If the drawing requires you more movement, let
your wrist or had you rest on the edge of the drawing surface.
The Extended Tripod Grip

Another way of holding the pencil is the extended tripod grip. This grip is
somehow like the basic tripod grip, although you have your hold farther up
on the length of the pencil. Because it is more of a familiar grip, you will
find it comfortable as you enjoy the extra freedom it allows.
When holding the pencil in this technique, a little amount of movement of
the finger will produce a wider range of movement of the tip of the pencil.
This makes it an efficient grip for sketching. It keeps your hand off the
surface and reducing the chance for smudges. For best results, make sure to
keep a relaxed grip on the pencil.
The Overhand

This is a popular way to hold a pencil when sketching as it allows you to

shade with the side of the pencil. It is also helpful when drawing in vertical
surfaces such as an easel.
When using the overhand grip, the pencil is held slightly against the fingers
using the flat of the thumb. The positioning of the pencil will be depending
on the proportions of your hand and will vary accordingly. The bottom line
here is to relax while securely holding the pencil. If you want the best
result, you may allow your arm a full range of movement by sitting or
standing for a free and expressive mark making. Overhand grip is often
considered as the proper way of holding a pencil for drawing. It is also a
useful method like any other group.
The Underhand Pencil Grip

The underhand pencil grip is a very relaxing way of holding the pencil. The
pencil is loosely held in drawing when this type of grip is used.
Basically, this grip is a tip-over tripod grip which you can modify for your
comfort. You may move the thumb higher up on the pencil or allow the
pencil to sit in the V of the thumb and palm. Let the index and the middle
finger control the tip.
 This technique is useful for casual, road sketching. It is also a great way of
drawing with charcoal pencil.
Exploring Mark Making

Mark making is the expression we use to describe the process of how you
make the connection between the pencil and paper. By carefully considering
your precious pencil and analyze how it hits the blank page, you can
improve your drawing. Controlling and exploiting the possibilities of the
mark are a significant step in developing your skill as an artist.
Keep Pencil Sharp
Generally pencils need to be sharp, though blunt ones are useful in some
drawing techniques.  Don't worry if you are wasting graphite in the
sharpener. It is still much better than wasting your effort along with wasting
graphite when the output is not right.
Brighten the point by rubbing the sides of the pencil on a piece of paper
after sharpening it. When you need a darker line, you can use a soft pencil
though you must be aware that this type of pencil can turn blunt quickly.
Use a Variety of Lines
In either a tone or a linear drawing, when making lines, you can make a
variation in the weight of lines by lifting the pencil. Just lightly lift the
pencil off the paper or pressing it down hard on the paper.
Achieve Even Shading
This is a technique in shading using a side-to side stroke with lines
following each other as the hand moves down through the page, thereby
creating unwanted tones across the area being shaded.  To avoid creating
this effect, work back and forth across the same area, randomly, while
varying the spot where the pencil-point alters direction. You may also try
using a fine circular motion for a different texture effect.
Control the Direction of Marks
Never allow your shading to just follow the curve of your arms as they
move across the page. To describe your project, use direction, follow the
form or create an edge using opposite direction in two pages. A one-
direction, shading can look effective even when it looks too casual but
carefully done. This type of direction leads the eyes of the viewer to a
certain direction and appears to create life. Doing things randomly needs to
be considered in order to create an artfully disheveled look rather than have
it appear scruffy.
The Art is in the Mark
Marks you have created on a piece of paperwork just like notes to a
musician or words of a writer. No matter how good the lyrics are written if
they are played carelessly or the words are disorganized, the result will
always be unappreciated.
It’s considered the marks on your paper. You can make your idea as
dramatic or as significant as you want it to be. Is it lyrical and flowing
freely? Let your emotion be reflected in your pencil strokes. Often the
subject or a model implies something. Look critically at the marks you are
making against your overall creation or composition. If these marks are
your notes, then let them sing.
 
Wire Drawing Exercise

For beginners of all ages, drawing abstract shapes out of a simple piece of
wire can be a perfect exercise to start with. You don't have to pressure
yourself to make it look like something real. This is just a simple exercise in
following a line in space and drawing it on a piece of paper. This exercise is
a perfect way to learn and enhance hand-eye coordination.
In this exercise, you will need a piece of wire like an old coat hanger, pliers,
sketch paper, and pencil.
Bend the wire into any three-dimensional shape you desire. Try doing a
variety of sports, irregular squiggles, and old caves. If you are using a coat
hanger, with just a few bends, you can reshape it to various forms by
turning it around at different angles. You don't need to make it look
realistic, but merely see it as a line in space. Your drawing can be flat. To
create a sense of depth, you may use the line weight by pressing harder to
create a strong line as the wire is towards you. Also, don't worry about
shadows or highlights because what is important is the shape of the wire.
Keep it as relaxed and as continuous as possible. Don't use short, certain
strokes. A line that certainly flows is still much better than a load of broken
tentative lines.
Do several lines on a sketch pad page and remember that this is an. don’t
concern yourself with how it looks. Remember that you are training both
your hand and mind to coordinate with each other.
Blind Contour Drawing
Blind contour drawing is a classic exercise aimed to develop the eye and
head coordination. Advanced students can have their observation skills
enhanced by including blind contour drawing as a warm-up exercise. When
the color drawing is basically drawing outlines, the blind drawing means
the outline without looking at the paper while you are doing your coloring.
The end result doesn't mean anything but the fact that it gets your mind
away from what you're doing with the page then places it back where it
ought to be.
While you're doing the blind coloring process, you may wander away from
the outline and do the interior portion of the drawing while capturing
important details along the way.
You may find that the spatial relationships between your colors and the
details you have included will be totally wrong. And because you're not
looking at the drawing and allowing your expectation of what it should be,
the details you have drawn may include important aspects of it that if you're
looking at it, may be left out.
Blind contour drawing can also be generated with a single pencil stroke
where the tip never leaves the paper. It's also important not to peek. You
may work with your sketchpad under the table.
 
Pure Contour Drawing

Pure contour line drawing is the simplest form of linear expressions as it

describes visible edges of objects. If the subject is carefully selected, a pure
contour drawing can have simplicity, clarity, and strength. In color drawing,
surface details including color, highlight, and shadow are not considered in
the pure contour drawing. Only clearly defined edges are drawn. Resist the
temptation to color in shadows.
Some of the edges are clear with the start and finish point clearly defined.
However, when an edge turns to a corner or flattens out like when you are
drawing the bridge of a nose, the line must be drawn but implied. As an
artist, decide where the drawn line ends.
Cross Contour Drawing

Basically, contour in drawing is an outline or a line that runs across the

form of a shape, like the contours of a map.
Sometimes, these contours are drawn very directly, but often these are to
guide the artists in their shading and hatching. It is implied by the direction
of shading and makes more meaningful instead of being random. This helps
the viewer to view the image in three dimensions that sees it as something
flat.
Chapter 2: Mastering the Basic
Shading Techniques

By applying different shading techniques to your art piece, you can create
varied textures. Any change in the shape or direction of your stroke can
change a smooth skin into the rough and dry ones. Here are some shading
techniques you have to master.
When you are applying varying levels of darkness to your drawing that is
shaded. It is done to achieve the illusion of form and depth. Aside from
proper shading and blending the techniques, you should have a good
understanding of how to achieve the appropriate light, planes, and contours
of these are crucial for transforming a flat line into a more realistic portrait
that conveys the illusion of form and this can bring life to your drawings.
Hatching

This consists of lines going in one direction. To increase the value, you can
either apply more pressure in shading or use a pencil with the softest grade.
This is most useful, especially in speed drawing as it saves you more time.
When you use this technique, angle the pencil towards the paper to produce
nice and thick strokes
Allowing you to minimize gaps, therefore it’s making it easier for you to
blend. However, you also have to be careful with this technique since it may
work against you. It can make a sphere look flat.
Circles

Circles are used in creating skin textures. The idea is to draw as many
circles that overlap each other and building tone with each added layer. You
can use this technique to draw skin with fine wrinkles, but use a sharp tip.
For smooth skin, angle your pencil to produce slightly blunt circles that are
easier to blend and b he the skin a softer appearance.
How to Shade
There are many approaches to shading. Here is one.
Sketch your Subject

Lightly sketch your subject using a hard pencil like an HB. Remember to
keep the outline as light as possible. You don’t want your outline to appear
in your final drawing as it can take away from looking real.
Add Dark Values

Along the darkest areas of your subject, apply a shade - a medium layer of
graphite. Try keeping edges to appear soft. You may darken shading further
once you are contented with how it appears.
Apply a Layer of Lighter Graphite

When the subject is light, you may define the highlights later, but if it's
dark, use a shadow-lining technique to outline highlights now and draw
some shade surrounding it. Don’t be afraid to shade the whole drawing.
Use a light pencil to shade a medium or light shade of gray over the whole
drawing. When the highlights appear along the outer edge of the subject,
you may shade past the whole subject so that when you have to add the
highlights later; there will be a high contrast between the subject and the
background. Remember to keep your lines thick and closely drawn.
Add Mid-Tones

Now that you have dark and light values, you need tones to soften out the
transition by adding medium values in between. Shade using a medium
value is in between dark and light values to soften the shade. You may use
2B which is between HB and 4B.  If you want it to appear like around the
edge, don’t use abrupt shading transitions. The more gradually you shade,
the more smooth the edges.
Draw Cast Shadows

Draw casts shadows to emphasize more contrast. Just remember that in

drawing outlines, they must not be darker than the shadow itself. Where the
shadow touches the ground, the shadow must be dark and lighter where the
shadow stretches away while edges software out.
Add Highlights

To add highlights to the lightest areas of the drawing use an eraser to pull
the subject in and off the sketch pad. For higher precision, use a kneaded
eraser.
 
Chapter 3:  Fundamental Features
Shapes and Forms

Lines connecting together will form into shapes. Whether these shapes are
the basic 2-dimensional ones like circles and squares, the 3-D ones like
boxes and spheres or other unique shapes that result from your creative
thinking essentially give your drawings volume and depth.
Shapes can bridge the gap between basic lines and complex figures you’re
trying to create. A circle can serve as a foundation you can use when you
want to draw a clock, a ball, or the globe. A rectangle can be your basis for
a book, a flat-screen TV or a door.
Understanding shapes, therefore, are important as when they are combined
together, they can serve as the foundation for a more complex drawing.
When placing a triangle on top of a square, you can transform it into a
house. Stacking oval shapes can be drawn into a pet or any wild animals. If
you want to draw a human head or skull, start with an irregular box. In
summary, things you can see in real life can be drawn easily and properly
when you can visualize them as various shapes put together.
Light and Shadow

Whatever draws materials you prefer drawing, shading will further enhance
the depth and volume to whatever it is you're drawing. But the shading is
not enough to create a stunning masterpiece.  That's why it is essential for
you to understand how light and shadows blend and what part of your
drawing should you darken. When using contrast, you are adding a sense of
3-dimensional effects that when done properly can create an illusion of
having your drawing appear to be somehow popping out of the page,
making them so real.
Understanding Perspectives

By combining your knowledge and experience on the basic elements of

drawing, you can then understand the concept of perspectives in the
drawing. It gives you a sense distance as well as well as giving the viewers
an idea of the relative space among the structures and characters in your
drawing. Using the right perspectives will provide your masterpiece a more
realistic appeal when blended with the proper use of the concept of lines,
shapes, and shadings.
Chapter 4: Drawing a Face of a Boy
Picture 2 – Boy face

Step 1 - Start by drawing the shape of a circle of the boy's face.

Step 2 - Then draw a U shape slightly under the circle for the jaw and chin.
Step 3 - Draw a line at the center of the boy's head. Then divide bottom part
into 3 equal parts and draw 2 additional lines.  On the lower line, draw the
lips. The upper lip of the boy must touch the line with the lower lip just
below it. These forms are the mouth.
Step 4 – Then, in the middle part of the midsection is where you will draw
the eyes.  Leave one-eye distance for spacing between the two eyes. The
upper line of the midsection will be your guide for drawing the eyebrows.
In between the middle of the midsection and the upper lip line, draw the
nose.
Step 5 - The ear length will be drawn on the far end of the midsection.
Step 6 - Shade and refine your drawing until you achieve the desired result.
More examples
Chapter 5:  Drawing a Male Face
Picture 3 - Man’s Face

Step 1 - Start with a Circle

Draw a large circle and add a horizontal line just below it for the chin. You
can draw the jaw line out of this.
Draw a vertical line across the center of the face down to the horizontal line
to make sure that the face you’re drawing is symmetrical.
Step 2 - You can do this Step, in 2 Ways
You can use the ruler or no ruler method. If you are a beginner, I suggest
that you use the ruler method so you won’t be out of proportion, especially
when locating the center. Without a ruler, you are required to divide
multiple sections of the face in the quarter.
The Ruler Method
Use ruler markings on one side of your drawing. There must be 8 equal
markings for spaces. Indicate the center of the ruler as this will serve as the
center line. Starting at the center line, number the markings going
downward 1, 2, and 3. For the upward direction, as a, b, and c.
Draw fine lines through the face from markings:  center line, 2, 3, a, and c.
Like you familiarize yourself with this, you can get away with using the
ruler markings on the side.
No Ruler Method
When you are not using a ruler, draw lines in this order:
Centerline, 2, 3, b, a, c (b is added so it would be easier to divide the
forehead section in half first.
Step 3 - Drawing the Eyes
Mark the centerline of the face with 4 markings spread evenly and the eyes
will be along this line. You can go slightly below or above the line since the
eyes can be naturally slanted.
Step 4 - Draw the Nose
●           Try extending the lines where the inner corners of each eye are
located at these will guide the width of the nose.
●           Starting with a circle, located anywhere between line 1 and line 2.
For a man’s face, give it a more chiseled appearance by drawing the
nose using a more angular shape.
 Step 5 - Add the Eyebrows
●           Extend the nose bridge past the eyelids to produce a more defined
brow bone. For a more masculine effect, draw thick, bushy eyebrows.
Step 6:  Use a Triangular Shape for the Lips
Draw a vertical line from the center of each eye to mark the end of the lips.
Make a triangle under the nose to start.  In drawing the nose above line 2,
extend the triangle and allow its tip to touch the nose.
Step 7- Adding the Ears
●      The center line and line 2 serve as the boundaries for the ears.
Step 8 - Drawing the Hair
Locate line A and B between these lines, draw the upper hairline. As to the
size of the forehead, it will be according to your preference. For the
receding hairline, go above the line a. In man’s face, show some hair on the
side to create a solid and visible hairline.
●           Once you’re done, quickly get rid of all the marking guides while
cleaning up dark spots and tight spaces.
●      Remember that this is just guide and you don’t need to stick to it all
the time. You can mix and match facial features and proportions.
●      To draw unique faces, try unique shapes, angles, lengths, and width
for every part. Do some exercises and draw as many faces as you can.
Remember that constant practice makes perfect!
●      Through these exercises, you will learn to draw faces quick and easy.
Learn to identify errors in proportions and check your other drawings
to see which among these are more realistic than others. You can also
be able to draw cartoons, caricatures, and more.
 
More examples
Chapter 6:  Drawing a Female Face
Picture 4 - Woman’s Face
Step 1 - Draw the Shape of a Woman’s Face

Start by drawing a circle with a horizontal line just below it for the chin. It
should be positioned at a distance roughly half of the circle’s vertical
diameter. This is significant when drawing freehand because the horizontal
diameter could be different.
In drawing a woman’s face, consider the fact that women have shorter
chains and a longer chin is more appropriate for a man. After doing the
chin, draw the jaw line to connect the circle to the chin. You can use all
sorts of shape for a female face, but this time, as an illustration, we will use
the smooth, tapered jaw line that is slightly angular in shape.
Now, use a ruler to draw a faint vertical line across the face.
Step 2 - Draw a Face Guide

Measure the face length and draw your ruler guide on the side. Indicate
8 equal markings on your ruler representing 8 equal spaces running
lengthwise. Indicate also the center line.
Label each point in your ruler guide starting at the top point to the center
line as points A, B, and C. If you want to do it without a ruler, draw your
lines in this order: Centerline, 2, 3, B, A, C. It is important to divide
sections of the drawing in half over and over again.
Step 3 – Draw the Eyes

On the center line, draw 4 marks that divide the face into 5 equal spaces
horizontally. If you want to draw a very narrow cheek or jaw line, you have
to take the full diameter of the circle into account.
In drawing the eyes, remember that females have wider and more open eyes
than their male counterpart.
Step 4 – Form the Nose

In drawing the nose, you have to extend the two lines at the inner corner of
each eye all the way to line 3. This serves as the guide for the nose width.
Step 5 – Eyebrows
Position the eyebrows naturally beneath line C just above the eyes. If you
intend to give the eyes a surprised look, pull the eyebrows closer to Line C.
Step 6 - Making the Lips

Draw a vertical line from the center of each iris going down to the mouth
line. This serves as the boundary for the mouth.

When you have drawn the lips as described in the previous segment, draw
the triangle under the nose. Note that the base of the triangle must be drawn
inside the square with the top of the triangle extending to the bottom of the
nose.
After you’re done with the lips, you may shorten or lengthen the chin to
have it in proportion to the rest of the face. Revisions are normal, which is
why you have to draw using faint lines so you can easily fix anything.
Step 7 - Draw the Ears

Draw the ears inside the Centerline and line 2 for they serve as the
boundaries.
Drawing Realistic Ear
Sketch the outline of the ear. Make sure that the lower part of the ear or the
earlobe or are smaller in proportion compared to the top part of the ear
which is the helix.
Draw two curves for the main folds of the air. The first one must line the
middle of the top part of the ear. You can either make a smooth or jagged
curve as your desire.
Have a small amount of space around the edge. Remember that the left side
of the curve must slightly curve towards the center of the ear.
The next curve should come out of the first curve in a tear-shaped form. Try
wrapping the curve up to form a flap and make sure that you leave enough
space at the bottom of the earlobe.
Shading Preparation
While we have drawn 2 main shapes within an ear, draw another form that
appears like better ''y''. You may draw this form very lightly or picture it in
your drawing.
Choose which direction must the light come from and use soft lines to show
where the darkest shadows will appear. These areas will be the most
prominent folds and the deepest valleys in the ear.
Step 8 - Make the Hair

When drawing the female hair, remember that females have narrow and
short foreheads in general than males. You may draw the hairline just below
line A with more hairs at the sides of the temple and make sure not to bring
the hair close to the eyebrow.
To give hair volume, leave a bit of space between the head and the hair.
Make a final check before erasing your guides/ruler. Once satisfied with the
result, clean up all lines. Likewise, dab dark spots where the lines meet with
your drawing.
How to make a 3D Profile

When drawing the head, to begin with, draw a vertical line in the
middle of the face. Halfway between the top of the head and the bottom of
the jaw, draw a horizontal line on which to aid the position of the eyes.
Between the eyes and the chin, place the base of the nose and between the
base of the nose and chin; place the center of the mouth. Make sure that the
space between the eyes is the same as the length of one eye. To measure the
length of the ear, note that it is the same as the distance between the top of
the eye and the base of the nose. The width of the mouth corresponds to the
distance between the eyes when they are focused straight ahead.
Drawing the Head
Start making a sketch of an egg shape representing the head while keeping
in mind the general proportion rule.

Then mark the primary proportional divisions. Start by placing a centerline

and a brow ridge where it should be positioned, then mark the base of the
nose to set up the division of the thirds.

Using the thirds, adjust the bottom of the chin and mark the hairline just
above the brow ridge. Note that the top of the skull is just slightly above the
hairline. Mark the mouth division.
Now, to develop the main forms for the features, use construction lines in
finding the basic head planes. Place the ear, and refine the head shape based
on what you observed.
Start taking note of details - subtle forms, shapes of the features, head
shape, and lock in the hair.

Continue observing and refining areas as you go along until you are able to
achieve the kind of finish you desire.
Draw a Girl's Face

Step 1 - Draw a Circle and draw a horizontal and a vertical line in the
middle.
Step 2 - Draw the eyes on the horizontal line with about one-third of the
eye falling just below the line and slightly pointing upward to the edge.
Step 3 - On the middle of the lower portion of the circle draw the line
where you will draw the nose sitting on it.
Step 4 - From the nose line to the chin, measure the middle point and that is
where you will draw the lips.
Step 5 - Draw the hair, shade, highlight, and refine until you achieve the
desired result.
Chapter 7:  Simple Projects You Can Do
Project A
As an exercise, let’s try doing simple projects. Try doing it yourself while
following the instructions and using the drawing here as your guide.

Step 1 - Start drawing a circle. Draw a vertical line from top to bottom
dividing it into two halves.  Also, divide it into quarter by running a
horizontal line in the middle of the circle. This will serve as your line of
reference.
Step 2 - Measure about half of the circle's diameter. After you have taken
the measurement, measure from the bottom of the circle going downwards
and draw a small line to the point where it stops. This serves as the line of
the chin.
Step 3 – On the middle line is where you will be drawing the eyes. Note
that eyes sit just above the line. For measurement, divide the eye line into 5
equal spaces and draw the eyes besides the center space which is reserved
for the nose bridge.
Draw two circles to start in spaces for the eyes.
Step 4 - Since the eyes are usually drawn slanted, draw another line just
below the eye line. This is where you will start drawing the inner corner of
the eye going slightly upward.
Step 5 - Within the circles, draw the upper eyelids. Without going out of the
circle, draw also the lower eyelids but make sure they don’t look flat to
appear more realistic. Erase the circle to clear the area, leaving the eyes.
In each eye, draw an iris using very fine lines. An iris should occupy just
about two-fourths of the eyeball. For measuring purposes, draw a guide on
the eye line. Starting from the tear duct to the outer corner of the eye, divide
the line into 4 equal spaces and draw a full circle for the iris occupying the
two center spaces on the line. Delete the parts of the circle that fall outside
the eyeball and also don’t forget to erase your guide. Just above the eyes,
draw the eyebrows.
Step 6 – The second line from the bottom of the circle is the nose line.  You
draw the nose starting from the tear duct down to the nose line. For a
feminine touch, draw a narrow nose and make sure it is not angular using
fine lines. For the nose bridge, make sure you don’t darken this area and
also use fine lines to make it appear soft.
Step 7 – In drawing the mouth, make sure that it is sitting in the middle of
the mouth line and just below the nose line. Observe symmetrical lines to
ensure that the mouth is perfectly shaped. The edges of the lips must be
aligned with the center of each iris.
Step 8 – Draw the ears between the nose and eye lines.
Step 9 – On the top part of the circle is the hairline. Female hairlines should
be rounded and soft without any sharp angle that is usually associated with
a male subject. Make sure that your lines are fine.  After you’re done with
the hairline, draw the hair, forming it according to your preference.
Step 10 – Using soft lines, complete the chin, jaw, and cheeks. Draw a slim,
fine neck to project elegance.
Step 11 – Finally, shade some part of the face and neck to accentuate.
Project B
With Project A as your guide, do Project B.

Step 1 - Start drawing the figure of the head. Draw a vertical line from top
to bottom. Divide the face based on the basic rule for proportions. Add the

ears.
Step 2 - On the eye line, draw the ears and the brows just above them.
Step 3 - Draw the nose.
Step 4 - Draw the mouth.
Step 5 - Draw the hairline and the hair of the woman. Clear all guides and
shade some parts of the hair.
Step 6 - Complete the face by shading, highlighting, and refining areas until
the desired result is achieved.
More examples

 
Conclusion
You don’t need to be born with the natural talent to be able to create
something to be considered stunning.
What is important here is your deep interest and dedication to learn the art,
especially mastering the basics which will serve as your guide to mastery.
As you go deeper into the medium, you will soon be able to have a full
grasp of the deeper essence of art appreciation.
Learning to draw faces will teach you not only how to see art in pieces, but
you will likewise appreciate the beauty of every subject's details and be able
to translate how you view it.
The way you express your creativity is how others will see it and how they
would relate to you both as an artist and an individual.
  

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