How to draw a face outline sketch | Face outline sketch drawing for beginners
In this lesson, we will learn to draw a face sketch from the front view which will help us to understand the facial proportion.
Materials required : HB Graphite pencil for drawing basic shapes and 2B for detailing in the end.
STEP 1 : First draw a circle. The circle represents the top portion of the head. It will help us to determine the location of facial features. Draw lightly.
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STEP 2 : Now joining the circle, draw the edges of the jaw line and the chin as shown in the diagram.
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STEP 3 : Now draw a rough outline representing neck and shoulders. For this, draw a line connecting the chin to the shoulder area.
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STEP 4 : Here we darken the face outline from the edge of the circle to the chin area.
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STEP 5 : Emphasize neck and shoulder area by darkening it.
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STEP 6 : To draw the base of the ear, draw a line touching the bottom of the circle. For top of the ear, draw another line which will start on the eye line.
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STEP 7 : Add the ears now. Make outline of the ear.
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Use an eraser to remove any guidelines.
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