How to Draw Pencil Portraits
Drawing a pencil portrait is a great way to capture the image of a loved one.
The main
advantage of these portraits is you can add complex shading and hard and soft lines with
pencil that you cannot achieve with a pen....
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How to Draw Pencil Portraits
Drawing a pencil portrait is a great way to capture the image of a loved one.
The main
advantage of these portraits is you can add complex shading and hard and soft lines with
pencil that you cannot achieve with a pen.
The key part of drawing a portrait is to map out
the basic frame of the face in simple shapes.
This will ensure that the face retains the
correct proportions.
For the example, here you will be learning how to draw a pencil
portrait of woman with long hair.
Step Number 1
Sketch an oval for the head.
Add the neck with
diagonal lines coming out of the base of the head.
Draw a cross shape inside the head.
The horizontal
line will be the guideline for the eyes.
Next, create a
small horizontal line for the nose and another
underneath for the mouth.
Step Number 2
Add a curved line all the way around the head and
down to the neck for the hair.
Pencil in a curved line
across the forehead for the bangs.
Create t
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