Portrait Drawing Lessons

Ah, portrait drawing lessons - it's something all artists need at one time or another.

No one likes to hear it, but it really is only practice that will get you to where you want to be.

Luckily, there are some generous artists around who are willing to share what they know with you.

These drawing videos below will definitely show you some techniques that you can apply and use.

Let's proceed...

Sketching a Face

Basic Proportions

This face drawing was done with a digital drawing tablet but there were interesting ideas with initial structure of the face and where he goes from there.

I am really happy with the drawing that I completed as I followed this video - I kept pausing the video to catch up.

The main thing is that while you watch other artists at work, sometimes things just click into place and you can easily adopt that method.

Be prepared because this video is done in fast motion - I'm not normally a fan of speed drawing videos with annoying music.

I don't mind if I can pause the video and catch up at my own pace but sometimes they are cut so much, you can't see exactly what they have done. There is no benefit in them and they only waste my time and yours! However, I did like this one and I want to share it.

Ok, turn your volume off and have your paper and pencil handy.

Duration: 10 minutes
Recommendation: Sound Off

It's an inspirational video with lots of clues on placement of facial features - I hope you give it a try.

Portrait Drawing Lesson

by Lon Haverly

Whether you like this drawing or not, Lon has learned by years of practice, trial and error. I think it's an excellent drawing considering it is finalized in only 6 minutes!

You learn more tips on placement of features, it really is interesting to see and learn how each artist draws a face.

I know I'd be really happy if I could draw a portrait like this in such a short time. You get a great idea of the overall layout of a portrait drawing, it's worth a look.

Duration: 7 minutes
Recommendation: Sound On

By watching various artists at work, you are influenced in many different ways and this ultimately helps you develop a style unique to you.

These artists make portrait drawing look so simple and they really are wonderful to share these portrait drawing lessons with us for free. Time is a valuable commodity these days so we need to appreciate everything that comes free of charge.

I am sure they are some great drawing videos around, it just takes time to find them - I promise I'll add more as they come to light.

I love to learn from all portrait drawing lessons so I hope you found some value here, too.