Summary
A simple step-by-step tutorial for drawing a portrait, teaching proportions like where eyes and nose go. Builds drawing skills and confidence.
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Teaching resources
Discussion questions
Talk about it
Artists use guidelines to place features. Starting with a basic shape and light lines makes drawing a face much easier.
- Why do artists sketch light guidelines first?
- Where on the face do the eyes usually go?
- How does breaking a drawing into steps help?
Quick work-a-long
Vocabulary: portrait, proportion, guideline, sketch.
Try it: Follow the steps to draw a simple face. Add one detail that makes it look like you.