How to Draw a Portrait (Mediocre Artists)

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Draw a 1 centimeter (0.4 in) X 1 centimeter (0.4 in) grid on a black and white image printed from a computer.

   Alternatively, you can just do it on the computer by getting a grid and editing the original image.
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   Step 2: Get an A4 piece of paper and draw a grid identical to the image's grid.

   , Do not do any shadows yet. ,, If the image has no clear hair lines, make up your own.
   
   Try to copy the image's hair.
   
   Use a 4H pencil first, and use it lightly.
   
   After you've done this, draw new lines (for hair) with a 2B pencil, then use a 4B.
   
   Do not use the 4B pencil too excessively.
   
   You want the illusion of depth. , Again, focus on using the 4H more.
   
   Use the 2B for the basic lines. , Use the 4H and 2B for the shadows.
   
   Careful smudging works very well. , 2B for basic lines, 4H for the shadows.
   
   The 2B should also be used a bit.
   
   With a lot of drawings, the bottom lip is not heavily outlined.
   
   This is where shadowing needs to be focused on more. , This process should be done like the nose and eyes-with a 2B and 4H.
   
   Carefully does it. , This is where smudging comes most useful.
   
   Don't be afraid to use an eraser. , Smudging is also handy here.
   
   The 4B can be used a bit more here too.
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   Step 3: Copy each square of the image's onto the A4 piece of paper's grid.

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   Step 4: Erase all of the grid

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   Step 5: to leave the line's you've drawn.

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   Step 6: Start on the hair.

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   Step 7: Do the eyes.

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   Step 8: Do the nose.

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   Step 9: Do the mouth.

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    Step 10: Do the ears.

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    Step 11: Do any shadowing the face needs with a 4H

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    Step 12: or smudge.

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    Step 13: Colour in the clothes.

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