how I draw faces in my style ๋࣭࣪⭑, by pateseich on YouTube. 11 min 15 s.
- Video length
- 11 min 15 s
- Time to do it
- 30 minutes
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Steps
- 8
What you need
Steps
Draw a light circle for the cranium. This sets the overall size of the head before you add any features.
Add a tapered shape below the circle for the jaw and chin. Keep the lines light so you can adjust them.
Draw a vertical centre line down the face and a horizontal line across the middle. These guide where the eyes and nose sit.
Place the eyes on the horizontal line, leaving roughly one eye width between them. Sketch simple almond or oval shapes first.
Mark the nose halfway between the eye line and the chin. Keep it to a few simple strokes rather than full detail.
Place the mouth about a third of the way down from the nose to the chin. Start with a single curved line.
Add the ears between the eye line and the nose line, then sketch the hairline and hair shape.
Refine the outlines, erase the guide lines, and darken the features you want to keep.
Tips and common mistakes
Keep your first sketch lines very light so mistakes are easy to erase.
Draw the head shape before the features, not the other way round.
Use a reference photo of a real face to check spacing, even in a stylised drawing.
Draw the same face several times to build muscle memory for your own style.
Questions
Do I need special art supplies?
No. A normal pencil, paper and an eraser are enough. A fineliner is optional for clean outlines.
How long should I practise each day?
Even 10 to 15 minutes of sketching basic head shapes daily will show progress within a few weeks.
Why do my faces look off?
The most common cause is uneven spacing between the eyes, nose and mouth. Check the guide lines before adding detail.
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