How to Draw Something Beautiful from a Poster, Picture, E.G

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Updated: June 29, 2018

Drawing can be very difficult sometimes. It can be quite frustrating. This article teaches you how to draw something from a poster, picture, e.g.


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    Sharpen your pencil. Make sure the pencil is sharp enough to draw on the paper lightly.
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    Look at the picture closely. Is there a hidden mole? Maybe there's a crooked tooth. These details make the picture more amazing.
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    Lightly draw the person's basic head shape. Or the hairline. Or the body. Whichever one is easier for you.
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    When you have done the basic outline, add small details, like the eye shape or an outline for the lips. Make sure you're facial features are aligned and they are still drawn lightly.
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    When you have done basic facial features, slowly add detail. Small strokes for the eyelashes, careful drawing for the nose. When you're done majority of the detail, just fill in the rest carefully. You wouldn't want scribbly lips, would you?
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    When you have finished the facial features, work on the hairline. Slowly draw the outline of the hairline starting from the head, downwards. When you're done the simple outline, fill in each hair VERY carefully.
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    When you have completed the hair, work on the body and clothes. Draw the body very carefully, using small, short strokes. Then draw what the person is wearing. Maybe he's wearing a tuxedo, or maybe she has a bow in her hair. These all contribute to a detailed portrait.
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    When you have done everything, start to draw a shadow. Focus on where the light is coming from.Then draw shadow accordingly.
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    You're done! When you have completed EVERYTHING!! Sign your signature in the bottom left corner.

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