Realistic Faces - Secrets To Drawing

Draw "clumps" of hair first, then add individual strands as highlights last. The Power of Texture

The corners of the mouth generally line up with the centers of the pupils. Focus on Value, Not Lines Secrets to Drawing Realistic Faces

💡 Treat the eye as a sphere. The eyelid has thickness and casts a tiny shadow on the eyeball. Draw "clumps" of hair first, then add individual

Use gradual transitions to create the illusion of curved skin. Draw "clumps" of hair first

Use a kneaded eraser to "pull" light back out of dark areas for a glow.

Use a mechanical pencil or a "stippling" motion for subtle skin texture.

Real skin isn't perfectly smooth; it has pores, wrinkles, and imperfections.