To Drawing Realistic Faces: Secrets

The distance between the eyes is usually the width of one eye. The Five-Eye Rule: The head is typically five "eyes" wide.

Real skin isn't perfectly smooth; it has pores, wrinkles, and imperfections.

Eyes are located exactly halfway between the top of the head and the chin. Secrets to Drawing Realistic Faces

Avoid harsh borders around the nose or lips; use shading to define edges.

Which (eyes, nose, hair) gives you the most trouble? The distance between the eyes is usually the

Use a blending stump or tissue, but don't overdo it, or the drawing will look "muddy."

Use a kneaded eraser to "pull" light back out of dark areas for a glow. it has pores

The human face follows surprisingly consistent mathematical rules.