ORIGINAL DRAWING LESSON
Guy in Semi-Profile
Our task is to create an expressive portrait of a young man, where the main accents will be the contrast of dark hair and penetrating gray eyes, conveying his character and inner state.
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Step 1
Start with the base of the head: a circle and the shape of the chin.
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Step 3
Draw a vertical line through the middle of the face and several horizontal guidelines for the eyes, nose, and mouth. Make an oval for the ear.
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Step 4
Add the neck lines and clothing collar to fix the position of the head relative to the body.
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Step 5
Start drawing the eyes and eyebrows along the guidelines, and refine the shape of the eye sockets.
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Step 6
Draw the nose: the bridge, tip, and nostrils.
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Step 7
Sketch the mouth: the outline of the lips and their curve.
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Step 8
Refine the lines of the chin, cheeks, and jaw. Make the facial contour more expressive.
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Step 10
Draw the facial details – smile lines, skin folds, and the Adam's apple on the neck.
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Step 11
Continue drawing the hair: add new strands to enhance the texture.
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Step 12
Add the final details: folds on the clothes.
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STEP 13 / 13
Step 13
The drawing is ready, color it according to the example.
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