How to Draw a Human Head

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Start by drawing three oval shapes

   Add also thin guidelines such as a vertical line and two horizontal lines to serve as a guide in drawing the eyes and mouth of the model.
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   Step 2: one large one and 2 smaller ones on the left and right side of the large oval.

   In drawing the eyes draw a pointy oblong shape with four circles in it, add also some wavy eyelashes since for this picture the model used is a young woman. ,, In drawing the nose, remember to make the lines broken to achieve an effect. ,,, And then apply a minimal amount of color by coloring her lips and eyes.
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   Step 3: Then using the first guideline draw now the eyes.

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   Step 4: Add now a pair sculpted eyebrows and some lines to illustrate her eyelid.

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   Step 5: Then in the middle of the face and along the vertical guideline draw now her nose.

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   Step 6: Now draw the lips on the second horizontal guideline.

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   Step 7: Finally draw her hair and a squiggly line on her left ear and then you’re done drawing her.

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   Step 8: Outline your drawing with a black pen or marker and then apply an amount of shading on your drawing using a charcoal pencil or a regular pencil.

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