you can start by sketching general outlines, figuring out where everything’s gonna be, then fill in the details
or
start from a small place, like the eyes, and doing them in detail, then expanding outwards in detail.
before you start just sit and look for a while
one feature on the face will jump out at you
start with that feature
even if you have to keep stopping and looking
at each feature as you go , do it , you will be shocked at how good you really are
have fun ………..
First the hair than the other things…..
I preffer starting from the nose then the eyes then the lips and then the rest
with a face do the shape/outline of the actual head first like the oval bit
I’d start with the eyes. As they capture the person you are drawing. After you get the eyes right, the rest will fall into place.
you can start by sketching general outlines, figuring out where everything’s gonna be, then fill in the details
or
start from a small place, like the eyes, and doing them in detail, then expanding outwards in detail.
start with eyes and nose and the go further mate cheers
before you start just sit and look for a while
one feature on the face will jump out at you
start with that feature
even if you have to keep stopping and looking
at each feature as you go , do it , you will be shocked at how good you really are
have fun ………..
This is a good online tutorial, don’t forget to hit next down the bottom when you want to view the next bit:
http://www.portrait-artist.org/basics/step-by-step.html
Shape and angle of the head is key. Every other feature has to conform to the angle of the head.
Then, block out the eys, nose, mouth and ears. Hairline comes next. Then I go back for details.