(1070,2,'2014-05-26 22:43:57','2014-05-27 05:43:57','What gives you the inspiration to try something new?\r\n\r\nIs it watching someone do something incredible or fascinating?\r\n\r\nOr, maybe it\'s looking at something already created that you find interesting or amazing. You see it and think, \"Wow, I\'d love to be able to do that!\"\r\n\r\nWhether it is learning how to do something new or trying to make something new, most people get the desire to learn a new skill after seeing it done, or modeled, by someone else.\r\n\r\nWhen it comes to drawing people, many people who do not draw that often get inspired to take up the habit after seeing works of art by other artists.\r\n<h3>Drawing Under the Influence</h3>\r\nI can tell you from a personal standpoint that, long before I started watching people in the process of drawing, I saw completed images of drawn people everywhere. As a kid I saw them in sketch books my friends had, in books, magazines, posters, comic books, on television in the form of cartoons...you name it. I wanted to replicate those simple images of people. I remember even creating characters to my own fictitious comic book and cartoon series, writing out the story lines and drawing the characters in action poses on the pages. The artwork from these media sources <strong>influenced </strong>my own art.\r\n\r\nIt wasn\'t until I got much older that I discovered the possibilities of realistic people drawings completed in pencil. Once again, this came from stumbling across the works of other artists. Those works that I saw in books and galleries modeled the possibilities and inspired me to want to do the same. Once again, this work <strong>influenced </strong>me to create work like it...realistic pencil portraits.\r\n\r\nThe more I sketched or drew people and shared my work with family, friends, and others, the more I heard them respond that THEY would love to be able to do the same. Now my artwork was <strong>influencing </strong>theirs!\r\n\r\nJust like a recording artist grows up listening to music that influences the music s/he eventually records, a portrait artist has experience viewing artwork that influences the artwork s/he creates.\r\n<h3>But What If I Am Already Inspired?</h3>\r\nI assume that if you are on this website and reading this post, then you are already inspired to draw people. So, should you still look at people drawings done by other artists? <strong>Absolutely!</strong> There is much to learn by studying the works of other artists. Regardless of the ability level of the artist whose artwork you are viewing, you can still discover something regarding technique, method, subject matter, style, etc. that can cause you to reflect on your own work. You may even get reinspired to try a new approach with your own work!\r\n\r\nI still like to take a look at sketches and drawings of people by other artists before I make a portrait drawing of my own. I am not saying it is necessary before every drawing you make. It is a good habit to at least take some time on a regular basis to sit down and study the works of other artists.\r\n\r\nMAKE CAREFUL OBSERVATIONS\r\n\r\nIDENTIFY TECHNIQUES THE ARTISTS USED\r\n\r\nNOTE WHAT YOU WANT TO REPLICATE AND WHAT YOU WANT TO AVOID\r\n\r\nCOMPARE TO WHAT YOU ALREADY DO - YOUR CURRENT STYLE AND ABILITIES\r\n\r\nLIST OF CURRENT GALLERIES WITH LINKS TO POSTS\r\n\r\nWatch and Learn\r\n\r\nAt the beginning stages of learning how to draw, hone your powers of observation. Watch how people look when they are moving and when they are still. Be aware of the nuances of their movements, the changes in their faces and bodies, how they hold their hands, how they cross their legs, how their feet and arms appear when they are walking, reading, gesturing or eating, etc. Be mindful of the details.\r\n\r\nTo help guide you on how to illustrate people, drawings made by both beginner and experienced artists can be especially useful and informative, so use them whenever you can. Read books on portraiture and figure illustration, study paintings and sketches by other artists and apply what you have learned to your own drawing. Look for technique, positioning, perspective, shading, and the use of light and color. If you can watch an artist at work, even better. How an artist starts and fleshes out his work can be especially informative since you learn specific techniques to create particular results. Learn to observe carefully. After all, everything you need to learn as an artist is in the details.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','Don\'t Sketch Another Person...Before Looking at People Drawings by Other Artists','','inherit','open','open','','1067-revision-v1','','','2014-05-26 22:43:57','2014-05-27 05:43:57','',1067,'http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/1067-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1071,2,'2014-05-27 04:43:13','2014-05-27 11:43:13','What gives you the inspiration to try something new?\r\n\r\nIs it watching someone do something incredible or fascinating?\r\n\r\nOr, maybe it\'s looking at something already created that you find interesting or amazing. You see it and think, \"Wow, I\'d love to be able to do that!\"\r\n\r\nWhether it is learning how to do something new or trying to make something new, most people get the desire to learn a new skill after seeing it done, or modeled, by someone else.\r\n\r\nWhen it comes to drawing people, many people who do not draw that often get inspired to take up the habit after seeing works of art by other artists.\r\n<h3>Drawing Under the Influence</h3>\r\nI can tell you from a personal standpoint that, long before I started watching people in the process of drawing, I saw completed images of drawn people everywhere. As a kid I saw them in sketch books my friends had, in books, magazines, posters, comic books, on television in the form of cartoons...you name it. I wanted to replicate those simple images of people. I remember even creating characters to my own fictitious comic book and cartoon series, writing out the story lines and drawing the characters in action poses on the pages. The artwork from these media sources <strong>influenced </strong>my own art.\r\n\r\nIt wasn\'t until I got much older that I discovered the possibilities of realistic people drawings completed in pencil. Once again, this came from stumbling across the works of other artists. Those works that I saw in books and galleries modeled the possibilities and inspired me to want to do the same. Once again, this work <strong>influenced </strong>me to create work like it...realistic pencil portraits.\r\n\r\nThe more I sketched or drew people and shared my work with family, friends, and others, the more I heard them respond that THEY would love to be able to do the same. Now my artwork was <strong>influencing </strong>theirs!\r\n\r\nJust like a recording artist grows up listening to music that influences the music s/he eventually records, a portrait artist has experience viewing artwork that influences the artwork s/he creates.\r\n<h3>But What If I Am Already Inspired?</h3>\r\nI assume that if you are on this website and reading this post, then you are already inspired to draw people. So, should you still look at people drawings done by other artists? <strong>Absolutely!</strong> There is much to learn by studying the works of other artists. Regardless of the ability level of the artist whose artwork you are viewing, you can still discover something regarding technique, method, subject matter, style, etc. that can cause you to reflect on your own work. You may even get reinspired to try a new approach with your artwork!\r\n\r\nI still like to take a look at sketches and drawings of people by other artists before I make a portrait drawing of my own. I am not saying it is necessary before every drawing you make. It is a good habit to at least take some time on a regular basis to sit down and study the works of other artists.\r\n<h3>What Should I Look For?</h3>\r\nWhile it is nice sometimes to just sit (or stand) back and admire artwork, it is best to view portraits with a purpose in mind. This is especially true if our goal is to learn from what we see and enhance our own people drawings. The following is an assembly of just a few things to look for while looking at drawings by other artists.\r\n<h4>Make Careful Observations</h4>\r\nHone your powers of observation. This means real-life people watching and looking at photographs of people, as well as portrait drawings and sketches of people. Watch how people look when they are moving and when they are still. Be aware of the nuances of their movements, the changes in their faces and bodies, how they hold their hands, how they cross their legs, how their feet and arms appear when they are walking, reading, gesturing or eating, etc. Make mental notes of all the obvious and subtle differences between like facial features. How does one nose differ from another? What does an artist include in the drawing of eyes to relay character and personality? How do two different artists make unique representations of  similar hair styles? Be very mindful of the details.\r\n\r\nIDENTIFY TECHNIQUES THE ARTISTS USED\r\n\r\nNOTE WHAT YOU WANT TO REPLICATE AND WHAT YOU WANT TO AVOID\r\n\r\nCOMPARE TO WHAT YOU ALREADY DO - YOUR CURRENT STYLE AND ABILITIES\r\n\r\nLIST OF CURRENT GALLERIES WITH LINKS TO POSTS\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nTo help guide you on how to better illustrate people, drawings made by both beginner and experienced artists can be especially useful and informative, so use them whenever you can. Read books on portraiture and figure illustration, study paintings and sketches by other artists and apply what you have learned to your own drawing. Look for technique, positioning, perspective, shading, and the use of light and color. After all, everything you need to learn as an artist is in the details.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','Don\'t Sketch Another Person...Before Looking at People Drawings by Other Artists','','inherit','open','open','','1067-revision-v1','','','2014-05-27 04:43:13','2014-05-27 11:43:13','',1067,'http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/1067-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1072,2,'2014-06-05 04:05:24','0000-00-00 00:00:00','If you can watch an artist at work, even better. How an artist starts and fleshes out his work can be especially informative since you learn specific techniques to create particular results. 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You see it and think, \"Wow, I\'d love to be able to do that!\"\r\n\r\nWhether it is learning how to do something new or trying to make something new, most people get the desire to learn a new skill after seeing it done, or modeled, by someone else.\r\n\r\nWhen it comes to drawing people, many people who do not draw that often get inspired to take up the habit after seeing works of art by other artists.\r\n<h3>Drawing Under the Influence</h3>\r\nI can tell you from a personal standpoint that, long before I started watching people in the process of drawing, I saw completed images of drawn people everywhere. As a kid I saw them in sketch books my friends had, in books, magazines, posters, comic books, on television in the form of cartoons...you name it. I wanted to replicate those simple images of people. I remember even creating characters to my own fictitious comic book and cartoon series, writing out the story lines and drawing the characters in action poses on the pages. The artwork from these media sources <strong>influenced </strong>my own art.\r\n\r\nIt wasn\'t until I got much older that I discovered the possibilities of realistic people drawings completed in pencil. Once again, this came from stumbling across the works of other artists. Those works that I saw in books and galleries modeled the possibilities and inspired me to want to do the same. Once again, this work <strong>influenced </strong>me to create work like it...realistic pencil portraits.\r\n\r\nThe more I sketched or drew people and shared my work with family, friends, and others, the more I heard them respond that THEY would love to be able to do the same. Now my artwork was <strong>influencing </strong>theirs!\r\n\r\nJust like a recording artist grows up listening to music that influences the music s/he eventually records, a portrait artist has experience viewing artwork that influences the artwork s/he creates.\r\n<h3>But What If I Am Already Inspired?</h3>\r\nI assume that if you are on this website and reading this post, then you are already inspired to draw people. So, should you still look at people drawings done by other artists? <strong>Absolutely!</strong> There is much to learn by studying the works of other artists. Regardless of the ability level of the artist whose artwork you are viewing, you can still discover something regarding technique, method, subject matter, style, etc. that can cause you to reflect on your own work. You may even get reinspired to try a new approach with your artwork!\r\n\r\nI still like to take a look at sketches and drawings of people by other artists before I make a portrait drawing of my own. I am not saying it is necessary before every drawing you make. It is a good habit to at least take some time on a regular basis to sit down and study the works of other artists.\r\n<h3>What Should I Look For?</h3>\r\nWhile it is nice sometimes to just sit (or stand) back and admire artwork, it is best to view portraits with a purpose in mind. This is especially true if our goal is to learn from what we see and enhance our own people drawings. The following is an assembly of just a few things to look for while looking at drawings by other artists.\r\n<h4>Make Careful Observations</h4>\r\nHone your powers of observation. This means real-life people watching and looking at photographs of people, as well as portrait drawings and sketches of people. Watch how people look when they are moving and when they are still. Be aware of the nuances of their movements, the changes in their faces and bodies, how they hold their hands, how they cross their legs, how their feet and arms appear when they are walking, reading, gesturing or eating, etc. Make mental notes of all the obvious and subtle differences between like facial features. How does one nose differ from another? What does an artist include in the drawing of eyes to relay character and personality? How do two different artists make unique representations of  similar hair styles? Be very mindful of the details.\r\n<h4>Identify Techniques the Artists Used</h4>\r\nSee if you can identify the techniques an artist used to create a particular effect. Did the artist use graphite pencil, charcoal, or mixed media? Did the artist obtain a desired effect with a simple line drawing, or were several tones used? Did the artist leave behind any signs of basic shapes, guidelines, or grid lines to help get started? Was shading accomplished with pointillism, hatching, crosshatching, or circulism? Also look for things like positioning of subjects, use of perspective, and the use of light and color. Identifying an artist\'s technique and trying to replicate it to get the same effect can do wonders for building and sharpening your own skills.\r\n<h4>Note What You Want to Replicate - and What You Want to Avoid</h4>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nCOMPARE TO WHAT YOU ALREADY DO - YOUR CURRENT STYLE AND ABILITIES\r\n\r\nIs it a clean and crisp drawing with all stray pencil marks erased, or is it a loose sketch with guidelines and stray marks still visible? Either method can be used on purpose by an artist to fit a certain style of work.\r\n\r\nLIST OF CURRENT GALLERIES WITH LINKS TO POSTS\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nTo help guide you on how to better illustrate people, drawings made by both beginner and experienced artists can be especially useful and informative, so use them whenever you can. Read books on portraiture and figure illustration, study paintings and sketches by other artists and apply what you have learned to your own drawing. After all, everything you need to learn as an artist is in the details.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','Don\'t Sketch Another Person...Before Looking at People Drawings by Other Artists','','inherit','open','open','','1067-revision-v1','','','2014-05-27 05:11:05','2014-05-27 12:11:05','',1067,'http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/1067-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1075,2,'2014-05-27 06:09:06','2014-05-27 13:09:06','What gives you the inspiration to try something new?\r\n\r\nIs it watching someone do something incredible or fascinating?\r\n\r\nOr, maybe it\'s looking at something already created that you find interesting or amazing. You see it and think, \"Wow, I\'d love to be able to do that!\"\r\n\r\nWhether it is learning how to do something new or trying to make something new, most people get the desire to learn a new skill after seeing it done, or modeled, by someone else.\r\n\r\nWhen it comes to drawing people, many people who do not draw that often get inspired to take up the habit after seeing works of art by other artists.\r\n<h3>Drawing Under the Influence</h3>\r\nI can tell you from a personal standpoint that, long before I started watching people in the process of drawing, I saw completed images of drawn people everywhere. As a kid I saw them in sketch books my friends had, in books, magazines, posters, comic books, on television in the form of cartoons...you name it. I wanted to replicate those simple images of people. I remember even creating characters to my own fictitious comic book and cartoon series, writing out the story lines and drawing the characters in action poses on the pages. The artwork from these media sources <strong>influenced </strong>my own art.\r\n\r\nIt wasn\'t until I got much older that I discovered the possibilities of realistic people drawings completed in pencil. Once again, this came from stumbling across the works of other artists. Those works that I saw in books and galleries modeled the possibilities and inspired me to want to do the same. Once again, this work <strong>influenced </strong>me to create work like it...realistic pencil portraits.\r\n\r\nThe more I sketched or drew people and shared my work with family, friends, and others, the more I heard them respond that THEY would love to be able to do the same. Now my artwork was <strong>influencing </strong>theirs!\r\n\r\nJust like a recording artist grows up listening to music that influences the music s/he eventually records, a portrait artist has experience viewing artwork that influences the artwork s/he creates.\r\n<h3>But What If I Am Already Inspired?</h3>\r\nI assume that if you are on this website and reading this post, then you are already inspired to draw people. So, should you still look at people drawings done by other artists? <strong>Absolutely!</strong> There is much to learn by studying the works of other artists. Regardless of the ability level of the artist whose artwork you are viewing, you can still discover something regarding technique, method, subject matter, style, etc. that can cause you to reflect on your own work. You may even get reinspired to try a new approach with your artwork!\r\n\r\nI still like to take a look at sketches and drawings of people by other artists before I make a portrait drawing of my own. I am not saying it is necessary before every drawing you make. It is a good habit to at least take some time on a regular basis to sit down and study the works of other artists.\r\n<h3>What Should I Look For?</h3>\r\nWhile it is nice sometimes to just sit (or stand) back and admire artwork, it is best to view portraits with a purpose in mind. This is especially true if our goal is to learn from what we see and enhance our own people drawings. The following is an assembly of just a few things to look for while looking at drawings by other artists.\r\n<h4>Make Careful Observations</h4>\r\nHone your powers of observation. This means real-life people watching and looking at photographs of people, as well as portrait drawings and sketches of people.\r\n\r\nWatch how people look when they are moving and when they are still. Be aware of the nuances of their movements, the changes in their faces and bodies, how they hold their hands, how they cross their legs, how their feet and arms appear when they are walking, reading, gesturing or eating, etc.\r\n\r\nMake mental notes of all the obvious and subtle differences between like facial features. How does one nose differ from another? What does an artist include in the drawing of eyes to relay character and personality? How do two different artists make unique representations of  similar hair styles? Be very mindful of the details.\r\n<h4>Identify Techniques the Artists Used</h4>\r\nSee if you can identify the <a title=\"Simple Drawing Techniques for Realistic Pencil Portraits\" href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/simple-drawing-techniques-for-realistic-pencil-portraits/\">techniques</a> an artist used to create a particular effect. Did the artist use graphite pencil, charcoal, or mixed media? Did the artist obtain a desired effect with a simple line drawing, or were several tones used? Did the artist leave behind any signs of basic shapes, guidelines, or grid lines to help get started? Was shading accomplished with pointillism, hatching, crosshatching, or circulism? Also look for things like positioning of subjects, use of perspective, and the use of light and color. Identifying an artist\'s technique and trying to replicate it to get the same effect can do wonders for building and sharpening your own skills.\r\n<h4>Note What You Want to Replicate - and What You Want to Avoid</h4>\r\nAs mentioned earlier, you should view people drawings by artists with a range of abilities. Look at simple sketches and detailed portraits that cover the spectrum.\r\n\r\nOn one end of the spectrum, look at drawings done at a skill level lower than yours. It does not matter if you look at a drawing and think \"I can draw better than that.\" Don\'t approach it with that attitude. It is okay to see things done in a drawing that you want to leave out of yours. Just remember, not everything that looks like a mistake to you is actually a mistake. Sometimes artists make parts of a drawing look a certain way for a reason. Better yet, look for the positives in a drawing. Quite often I see parts of a drawing that I\'d still like to replicate, even though the artist has been drawing for far fewer years than I have.\r\n\r\nOn the other end of the spectrum, look at drawings done at a skill level above yours. Look at what you already do in a similar fashion. Then look at what you struggle with and analyze that area in the drawing. If you struggle with drawing lips that are smirking, look at a well-done drawing of a person with a smirk. How did the artist form the pencil lines and tones in an effective way? Then try to emulate at least part of the drawing for learning purposes. Your finished drawing may not match the original, but at least you are improving. Just remember this Confucius quote: \"If you shoot for the stars and hit the moon, it\'s okay.\"\r\n<h4>Compare What You See to Your Drawing Style</h4>\r\nIs it a clean and crisp drawing with all stray pencil marks erased, or is it a loose sketch with guidelines and stray marks still visible? Either method can be used on purpose by an artist to fit a certain style of work.\r\n\r\nLook at people drawings that match your current style AND drawings that are in a style very different from yours. Your own style may stay the same or you may find it evolving in a positive way over the years, becoming influenced by the inspiring works of fellow portrait artists.\r\n\r\nLIST OF CURRENT GALLERIES WITH LINKS TO POSTS (RENAME)\r\n\r\nSo as you can see, drawings made by both beginner and experienced artists can be especially useful and informative, so use them whenever you can. Read books on portraiture and figure illustration, study paintings and sketches by other artists and apply what you have learned to your own drawing. After all, everything you need to learn as an artist is in the details. EDIT\r\n\r\nHOW TO SUBMIT ARTWORK TO A GALLERY\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','Don\'t Sketch Another Person...Before Looking at People Drawings by Other Artists','','inherit','open','open','','1067-revision-v1','','','2014-05-27 06:09:06','2014-05-27 13:09:06','',1067,'http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/1067-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0);
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1077,2,'2014-05-27 21:26:11','2014-05-28 04:26:11','What gives you the inspiration to try something new?\r\n\r\nIs it watching someone do something incredible or fascinating?\r\n\r\nOr, maybe it\'s looking at something already created that you find interesting or amazing. You see it and think, \"Wow, I\'d love to be able to do that!\"\r\n\r\nWhether it is learning how to do something new or trying to make something new, most people get the desire to learn a new skill after seeing it done, or modeled, by someone else.\r\n\r\nWhen it comes to drawing people, many people who do not draw that often get inspired to take up the habit after seeing works of art by other artists.\r\n<h3>Drawing Under the Influence</h3>\r\nI can tell you from a personal standpoint that, long before I started watching people in the process of drawing, I saw completed images of drawn people everywhere. As a kid I saw them in sketch books my friends had, in books, magazines, posters, comic books, on television in the form of cartoons...you name it. I wanted to replicate those simple images of people. I remember even creating characters to my own fictitious comic book and cartoon series, writing out the story lines and drawing the characters in action poses on the pages. The artwork from these media sources <strong>influenced </strong>my own art.\r\n\r\nIt wasn\'t until I got much older that I discovered the possibilities of realistic people drawings completed in pencil. Once again, this came from stumbling across the works of other artists. Those works that I saw in books and galleries modeled the possibilities and inspired me to want to do the same. Once again, this work <strong>influenced </strong>me to create work like it...realistic pencil portraits.\r\n\r\nThe more I sketched or drew people and shared my work with family, friends, and others, the more I heard them respond that THEY would love to be able to do the same. Now my artwork was <strong>influencing </strong>theirs!\r\n\r\nJust like a recording artist grows up listening to music that influences the music s/he eventually records, a portrait artist has experience viewing artwork that influences the artwork s/he creates.\r\n<h3>But What If I Am Already Inspired?</h3>\r\nI assume that if you are on this website and reading this post, then you are already inspired to draw people. So, should you still look at people drawings done by other artists? <strong>Absolutely!</strong> There is much to learn by studying the works of other artists. Regardless of the ability level of the artist whose artwork you are viewing, you can still discover something regarding technique, method, subject matter, style, etc. that can cause you to reflect on your own work. You may even get reinspired to try a new approach with your artwork!\r\n\r\nI still like to take a look at sketches and drawings of people by other artists before I make a portrait drawing of my own. I am not saying it is necessary before every drawing you make. It is a good habit to at least take some time on a regular basis to sit down and study the works of other artists.\r\n<h3>What Should I Look For?</h3>\r\nWhile it is nice sometimes to just sit (or stand) back and admire artwork, it is best to view portraits with a purpose in mind. This is especially true if our goal is to learn from what we see and enhance our own people drawings. The following is an assembly of just a few things to look for while looking at drawings by other artists.\r\n<h4>Make Careful Observations</h4>\r\nHone your powers of observation. This means real-life people watching and looking at photographs of people, as well as portrait drawings and sketches of people.\r\n\r\nWatch how people look when they are moving and when they are still. Be aware of the nuances of their movements, the changes in their faces and bodies, how they hold their hands, how they cross their legs, how their feet and arms appear when they are walking, reading, gesturing or eating, etc.\r\n\r\nMake mental notes of all the obvious and subtle differences between like <a title=\"How to Draw Faces: Tips, Techniques and Short Tutorials\" href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/how-to-draw-faces-tips-techniques-and-short-tutorials/\">facial features</a>. How does one nose differ from another? What does an artist include in the drawing of eyes to relay character and personality? How do two different artists make unique representations of  similar hair styles? Be very mindful of the details.\r\n<h4>Identify Techniques the Artists Used</h4>\r\nSee if you can identify the <a title=\"Simple Drawing Techniques for Realistic Pencil Portraits\" href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/simple-drawing-techniques-for-realistic-pencil-portraits/\">techniques</a> an artist used to create a particular effect. Did the artist use graphite pencil, charcoal, or mixed media? Did the artist obtain a desired effect with a simple line drawing, or were several tones used? Did the artist leave behind any signs of basic shapes, guidelines, or grid lines to help get started? Was shading accomplished with pointillism, hatching, crosshatching, or circulism? Also look for things like positioning of subjects, use of perspective, and the use of light and color. Identifying an artist\'s technique and trying to replicate it to get the same effect can do wonders for building and sharpening your own skills.\r\n<h4>Note What You Want to Replicate - and What You Want to Avoid</h4>\r\nAs mentioned earlier, you should view people drawings by artists with a range of abilities. Look at simple sketches and detailed portraits that cover the spectrum.\r\n\r\nOn one end of the spectrum, look at drawings done at a skill level lower than yours. It does not matter if you look at a drawing and think \"I can draw better than that.\" Don\'t approach it with that attitude. It is okay to see things done in a drawing that you want to leave out of yours. Just remember, not everything that looks like a mistake to you is actually a mistake. Sometimes artists make parts of a drawing look a certain way for a reason. Better yet, look for the positives in a drawing. Quite often I see parts of a drawing that I\'d still like to replicate, even though the artist has been drawing for far fewer years than I have.\r\n\r\nOn the other end of the spectrum, look at drawings done at a skill level above yours. Look at what you already do in a similar fashion. Then look at what you struggle with and analyze that area in the drawing. If you struggle with drawing lips that are smirking, look at a well-done drawing of a person with a smirk. How did the artist form the pencil lines and tones in an effective way? Then try to emulate at least part of the drawing for learning purposes. Your finished drawing may not match the original, but at least you are improving. Just remember this Confucius quote: \"If you shoot for the stars and hit the moon, it\'s okay.\"\r\n<h4>Compare What You See to Your Drawing Style</h4>\r\nIs it a clean and crisp drawing with all stray pencil marks erased, or is it a loose sketch with guidelines and stray marks still visible? Either method can be used on purpose by an artist to fit a certain style of work.\r\n\r\nLook at people drawings that match your current style AND drawings that are in a style very different from yours. Your own style may stay the same or you may find it evolving in a positive way over the years, becoming influenced by the inspiring works of fellow portrait artists.\r\n<h3>Where to Begin Looking at People Drawings</h3>\r\nSo as you can see, people drawings made by both beginner and experienced artists can be especially useful and informative, so use them whenever you can. Analyze them, admire them, and learn from them. You will notice your own talents improve over time as a result.\r\n\r\nThe places where you can view portrait work by other artists are too many to even begin to list. Why not begin with our own <a title=\"Portrait Galleries\" href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/category/portrait-galleries/\">portrait gallery</a> right here on LetsDrawPeople.com? It is a great starting place to view drawings of people by artists with varying levels of experience. The galleries will be updated regularly, so there will always be something new to view.\r\n\r\nIf you are interested in submitting your own drawings to an online portrait gallery of ours, click here to see how.\r\n\r\n[gallery ids=\"652,783,763,1026\"]','Don\'t Sketch Another Person...Before Looking at People Drawings by Other Artists','','inherit','open','open','','1067-revision-v1','','','2014-05-27 21:26:11','2014-05-28 04:26:11','',1067,'http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/1067-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1244,2,'2014-07-01 08:41:00','2014-07-01 15:41:00','Drawing babies presents a unique set of challenges. There are several important distinctions between a baby\'s face and an adult\'s face.\r\n\r\nDrawing the face of a baby from a photograph may be challenging enough, but can you imagine drawing a baby from life? In the following videos from Lon Haverly and his TV series \"You Can Draw!\", he does just that.\r\n\r\n<center><iframe src=\"//www.youtube.com/embed/wXejBwVPFko?rel=0\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"></iframe></center>&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<center><iframe src=\"//www.youtube.com/embed/khy_wqOUv3g?rel=0\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"></iframe></center>While holding a puppet of Ernie from Sesame Street to keep the 8-month-old\'s attention, Lon explains that drawing a baby is all about having the fundamentals down and using simple lines.\r\n\r\nAlong with that he reminds us of some key differences between drawing babies and older people. Lon tells us the \"lines of the width of the face are really crucial\" and the eyes should be \"slightly over an eye length apart\" with very large irises.\r\n\r\nWhen I draw a person, whether it be a simple sketch or a more realistic portrait, I almost always begin with a line drawing to get the basic shapes of the facial features in place. Lon has a different approach that works out very well for him. He does begin with an outline of the face and hair. Then, rather than drawing in the features, he lightly indicates a mark to place where the eyebrows, nose, and mouth will be and uses a hatching technique to shade around these features before actually drawing them. It just goes to show you that you can use different techniques as an artist and still get good results.\r\n\r\nSo have you ever drawn a subject from real life? Have you ever drawn a squirmy subject? I suggest you <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wXejBwVPFko\" target=\"_blank\">watch</a> first and then give it a try. Recruit a baby or child in your home or other relatives or friends willing to help you out with their babies.\r\n\r\nShare your experiences in the comments below!','How to Draw a Baby from Life','','publish','open','open','','how-to-draw-a-baby-from-life','','','2014-06-24 06:46:37','2014-06-24 13:46:37','',0,'http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/?p=1244',0,'post','',0),(1079,2,'2014-05-28 04:47:04','2014-05-28 11:47:04','What gives you the inspiration to try something new?\r\n\r\nIs it watching someone do something incredible or fascinating?\r\n\r\nOr, maybe it\'s looking at something already created that you find interesting or amazing. You see it and think, \"Wow, I\'d love to be able to do that!\"\r\n\r\nWhether it is learning how to do something new or trying to make something new, most people get the desire to learn a new skill after seeing it done, or modeled, by someone else.\r\n\r\nWhen it comes to drawing people, many people who do not draw that often get inspired to take up the habit after seeing works of art by other artists.\r\n<h3>Drawing Under the Influence</h3>\r\nI can tell you from a personal standpoint that, long before I started watching people in the process of drawing, I saw completed images of drawn people everywhere. As a kid I saw them in sketch books my friends had, in books, magazines, posters, comic books, on television in the form of cartoons...you name it. I wanted to replicate those simple images of people. I remember even creating characters to my own fictitious comic book and cartoon series, writing out the story lines and drawing the characters in action poses on the pages. The artwork from these media sources <strong>influenced </strong>my own art.\r\n\r\nIt wasn\'t until I got much older that I discovered the possibilities of realistic people drawings completed in pencil. Once again, this came from stumbling across the works of other artists. Those works that I saw in books and galleries modeled the possibilities and inspired me to want to do the same. Once again, this work <strong>influenced </strong>me to create work like it...realistic pencil portraits.\r\n\r\nThe more I sketched or drew people and shared my work with family, friends, and others, the more I heard them respond that THEY would love to be able to do the same. Now my artwork was <strong>influencing </strong>theirs!\r\n\r\nJust like a recording artist grows up listening to music that influences the music s/he eventually records, a portrait artist has experience viewing artwork that influences the artwork s/he creates.\r\n<h3>But What If I Am Already Inspired?</h3>\r\nI assume that if you are on this website and reading this post, then you are already inspired to draw people. So, should you still look at people drawings done by other artists? <strong>Absolutely!</strong> There is much to learn by studying the works of other artists. Regardless of the ability level of the artist whose artwork you are viewing, you can still discover something regarding technique, method, subject matter, style, etc. that can cause you to reflect on your own work. You may even get reinspired to try a new approach with your artwork!\r\n\r\nI still like to take a look at sketches and drawings of people by other artists before I make a portrait drawing of my own. I am not saying it is necessary before every drawing you make. It is a good habit to at least take some time on a regular basis to sit down and study the works of other artists.\r\n<h3>What Should I Look For?</h3>\r\nWhile it is nice sometimes to just sit (or stand) back and admire artwork, it is best to view portraits with a purpose in mind. This is especially true if our goal is to learn from what we see and enhance our own people drawings. The following is an assembly of just a few things to look for while looking at drawings by other artists.\r\n<h4>Make Careful Observations</h4>\r\nHone your powers of observation. This means real-life people watching and looking at photographs of people, as well as portrait drawings and sketches of people.\r\n\r\nWatch how people look when they are moving and when they are still. Be aware of the nuances of their movements, the changes in their faces and bodies, how they hold their hands, how they cross their legs, how their feet and arms appear when they are walking, reading, gesturing or eating, etc.\r\n\r\nMake mental notes of all the obvious and subtle differences between like <a title=\"How to Draw Faces: Tips, Techniques and Short Tutorials\" href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/how-to-draw-faces-tips-techniques-and-short-tutorials/\">facial features</a>. How does one nose differ from another? What does an artist include in the drawing of eyes to relay character and personality? How do two different artists make unique representations of  similar hair styles? Be very mindful of the details.\r\n<h4>Identify Techniques the Artists Used</h4>\r\nSee if you can identify the <a title=\"Simple Drawing Techniques for Realistic Pencil Portraits\" href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/simple-drawing-techniques-for-realistic-pencil-portraits/\">techniques</a> an artist used to create a particular effect. Did the artist use graphite pencil, charcoal, or mixed media? Did the artist obtain a desired effect with a simple line drawing, or were several tones used? Did the artist leave behind any signs of basic shapes, guidelines, or grid lines to help get started? Was shading accomplished with pointillism, hatching, crosshatching, or circulism? Also look for things like positioning of subjects, use of perspective, and the use of light and color. Identifying an artist\'s technique and trying to replicate it to get the same effect can do wonders for building and sharpening your own skills.\r\n<h4>Note What You Want to Replicate - and What You Want to Avoid</h4>\r\nAs mentioned earlier, you should view people drawings by artists with a range of abilities. Look at simple sketches and detailed portraits that cover the spectrum.\r\n\r\nOn one end of the spectrum, look at drawings done at a skill level lower than yours. It does not matter if you look at a drawing and think \"I can draw better than that.\" Don\'t approach it with that attitude. It is okay to see things done in a drawing that you want to leave out of yours. Just remember, not everything that looks like a mistake to you is actually a mistake. Sometimes artists make parts of a drawing look a certain way for a reason. Better yet, look for the positives in a drawing. Quite often I see parts of a drawing that I\'d still like to replicate, even though the artist has been drawing for far fewer years than I have.\r\n\r\nOn the other end of the spectrum, look at drawings done at a skill level above yours. Look at what you already do in a similar fashion. Then look at what you struggle with and analyze that area in the drawing. If you struggle with drawing lips that are smirking, look at a well-done drawing of a person with a smirk. How did the artist form the pencil lines and tones in an effective way? Then try to emulate at least part of the drawing for learning purposes. Your finished drawing may not match the original, but at least you are improving. Just remember this Confucius quote: \"If you shoot for the stars and hit the moon, it\'s okay.\"\r\n<h4>Compare What You See to Your Drawing Style</h4>\r\nIs it a clean and crisp drawing with all stray pencil marks erased, or is it a loose sketch with guidelines and stray marks still visible? Either method can be used on purpose by an artist to fit a certain style of work.\r\n\r\nLook at people drawings that match your current style AND drawings that are in a style very different from yours. Your own style may stay the same or you may find it evolving in a positive way over the years, becoming influenced by the inspiring works of fellow portrait artists.\r\n<h3>Where to Begin Looking at People Drawings</h3>\r\nSo as you can see, people drawings made by both beginner and experienced artists can be especially useful and informative, so use them whenever you can. Analyze them, admire them, and learn from them. You will notice your own talents improve over time as a result.\r\n\r\nThe places where you can view portrait work by other artists are too many to even begin to list. Why not begin with our own <a title=\"Portrait Galleries\" href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/category/portrait-galleries/\">portrait galleries</a> right here on LetsDrawPeople.com? It is a great starting place to view drawings of people by artists with varying levels of experience. The galleries will be updated regularly, so there will always be something new to view.\r\n\r\nIf you are interested in submitting your own drawings to an online portrait gallery of ours, click here to see how.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/susan2.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-652\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/susan2-221x300.jpg\" alt=\"Portrait Drawing by Jack Pearce\" width=\"221\" height=\"300\" /></a>','Don\'t Sketch Another Person...Before Looking at People Drawings by Other Artists','','inherit','open','open','','1067-revision-v1','','','2014-05-28 04:47:04','2014-05-28 11:47:04','',1067,'http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/1067-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1080,2,'2014-05-28 04:57:15','2014-05-28 11:57:15','What gives you the inspiration to try something new?\r\n\r\nIs it watching someone do something incredible or fascinating?\r\n\r\nOr, maybe it\'s looking at something already created that you find interesting or amazing. You see it and think, \"Wow, I\'d love to be able to do that!\"\r\n\r\nWhether it is learning how to do something new or trying to make something new, most people get the desire to learn a new skill after seeing it done, or modeled, by someone else.\r\n\r\nWhen it comes to drawing people, many people who do not draw that often get inspired to take up the habit after seeing works of art by other artists.\r\n<h3>Drawing Under the Influence</h3>\r\nI can tell you from a personal standpoint that, long before I started watching people in the process of drawing, I saw completed images of drawn people everywhere. As a kid I saw them in sketch books my friends had, in books, magazines, posters, comic books, on television in the form of cartoons...you name it. I wanted to replicate those simple images of people. I remember even creating characters to my own fictitious comic book and cartoon series, writing out the story lines and drawing the characters in action poses on the pages. The artwork from these media sources <strong>influenced </strong>my own art.\r\n\r\nIt wasn\'t until I got much older that I discovered the possibilities of realistic people drawings completed in pencil. Once again, this came from stumbling across the works of other artists. Those works that I saw in books and galleries modeled the possibilities and inspired me to want to do the same. Once again, this work <strong>influenced </strong>me to create work like it...realistic pencil portraits.\r\n\r\nThe more I sketched or drew people and shared my work with family, friends, and others, the more I heard them respond that THEY would love to be able to do the same. Now my artwork was <strong>influencing </strong>theirs!\r\n\r\nJust like a recording artist grows up listening to music that influences the music s/he eventually records, a portrait artist has experience viewing artwork that influences the artwork s/he creates.\r\n<h3>But What If I Am Already Inspired?</h3>\r\nI assume that if you are on this website and reading this post, then you are already inspired to draw people. So, should you still look at people drawings done by other artists? <strong>Absolutely!</strong> There is much to learn by studying the works of other artists. Regardless of the ability level of the artist whose artwork you are viewing, you can still discover something regarding technique, method, subject matter, style, etc. that can cause you to reflect on your own work. You may even get reinspired to try a new approach with your artwork!\r\n\r\nI still like to take a look at sketches and drawings of people by other artists before I make a portrait drawing of my own. I am not saying it is necessary before every drawing you make. It is a good habit to at least take some time on a regular basis to sit down and study the works of other artists.\r\n<h3>What Should I Look For?</h3>\r\nWhile it is nice sometimes to just sit (or stand) back and admire artwork, it is best to view portraits with a purpose in mind. This is especially true if our goal is to learn from what we see and enhance our own people drawings. The following is an assembly of just a few things to look for while looking at drawings by other artists.\r\n<h4>Make Careful Observations</h4>\r\nHone your powers of observation. This means real-life people watching and looking at photographs of people, as well as portrait drawings and sketches of people.\r\n\r\nWatch how people look when they are moving and when they are still. Be aware of the nuances of their movements, the changes in their faces and bodies, how they hold their hands, how they cross their legs, how their feet and arms appear when they are walking, reading, gesturing or eating, etc.\r\n\r\nMake mental notes of all the obvious and subtle differences between like <a title=\"How to Draw Faces: Tips, Techniques and Short Tutorials\" href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/how-to-draw-faces-tips-techniques-and-short-tutorials/\">facial features</a>. How does one nose differ from another? What does an artist include in the drawing of eyes to relay character and personality? How do two different artists make unique representations of  similar hair styles? Be very mindful of the details.\r\n<h4>Identify Techniques the Artists Used</h4>\r\nSee if you can identify the <a title=\"Simple Drawing Techniques for Realistic Pencil Portraits\" href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/simple-drawing-techniques-for-realistic-pencil-portraits/\">techniques</a> an artist used to create a particular effect. Did the artist use graphite pencil, charcoal, or mixed media? Did the artist obtain a desired effect with a simple line drawing, or were several tones used? Did the artist leave behind any signs of basic shapes, guidelines, or grid lines to help get started? Was shading accomplished with pointillism, hatching, crosshatching, or circulism? Also look for things like positioning of subjects, use of perspective, and the use of light and color. Identifying an artist\'s technique and trying to replicate it to get the same effect can do wonders for building and sharpening your own skills.\r\n<h4>Note What You Want to Replicate - and What You Want to Avoid</h4>\r\nAs mentioned earlier, you should view people drawings by artists with a range of abilities. Look at simple sketches and detailed portraits that cover the spectrum.\r\n\r\nOn one end of the spectrum, look at drawings done at a skill level lower than yours. It does not matter if you look at a drawing and think \"I can draw better than that.\" Don\'t approach it with that attitude. It is okay to see things done in a drawing that you want to leave out of yours. Just remember, not everything that looks like a mistake to you is actually a mistake. Sometimes artists make parts of a drawing look a certain way for a reason. Better yet, look for the positives in a drawing. Quite often I see parts of a drawing that I\'d still like to replicate, even though the artist has been drawing for far fewer years than I have.\r\n\r\nOn the other end of the spectrum, look at drawings done at a skill level above yours. Look at what you already do in a similar fashion. Then look at what you struggle with and analyze that area in the drawing. If you struggle with drawing lips that are smirking, look at a well-done drawing of a person with a smirk. How did the artist form the pencil lines and tones in an effective way? Then try to emulate at least part of the drawing for learning purposes. Your finished drawing may not match the original, but at least you are improving. Just remember this Confucius quote: \"If you shoot for the stars and hit the moon, it\'s okay.\"\r\n<h4>Compare What You See to Your Drawing Style</h4>\r\nIs it a clean and crisp drawing with all stray pencil marks erased, or is it a loose sketch with guidelines and stray marks still visible? Either method can be used on purpose by an artist to fit a certain style of work.\r\n\r\nLook at people drawings that match your current style AND drawings that are in a style very different from yours. Your own style may stay the same or you may find it evolving in a positive way over the years, becoming influenced by the inspiring works of fellow portrait artists.\r\n<h3>Where to Begin Looking at People Drawings</h3>\r\nSo as you can see, people drawings made by both beginner and experienced artists can be especially useful and informative, so use them whenever you can. Analyze them, admire them, and learn from them. You will notice your own talents improve over time as a result.\r\n\r\nThe places where you can view portrait work by other artists are too many to even begin to list. Why not begin with our own <a title=\"Portrait Galleries\" href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/category/portrait-galleries/\">portrait galleries</a> right here on LetsDrawPeople.com? It is a great starting place to view drawings of people by artists with varying levels of experience. The galleries will be updated regularly, so there will always be something new to view.\r\n\r\nIf you are interested in submitting your own drawings to an online portrait gallery of ours, click here to see how.\r\n\r\n<a title=\"Portrait Drawings of Children\" href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/portrait-drawings-of-children/\"><img class=\"alignleft wp-image-652 size-medium\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/susan2-221x300.jpg\" alt=\"Portrait Drawing by Jack Pearce\" width=\"221\" height=\"300\" /></a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/abe-lincoln.jpg\"><img class=\"wp-image-783 size-medium\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/abe-lincoln-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"&quot;Abe Lincoln&quot; by Jack Pearce\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','Don\'t Sketch Another Person...Before Looking at People Drawings by Other Artists','','inherit','open','open','','1067-revision-v1','','','2014-05-28 04:57:15','2014-05-28 11:57:15','',1067,'http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/1067-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1082,2,'2014-05-28 05:18:43','2014-05-28 12:18:43','What gives you the inspiration to try something new?\r\n\r\nIs it watching someone do something incredible or fascinating?\r\n\r\nOr, maybe it\'s looking at something already created that you find interesting or amazing. You see it and think, \"Wow, I\'d love to be able to do that!\"\r\n\r\nWhether it is learning how to do something new or trying to make something new, most people get the desire to learn a new skill after seeing it done, or modeled, by someone else.\r\n\r\nWhen it comes to drawing people, many people who do not draw that often get inspired to take up the habit after seeing works of art by other artists.\r\n<h3>Drawing Under the Influence</h3>\r\nI can tell you from a personal standpoint that, long before I started watching people in the process of drawing, I saw completed images of drawn people everywhere. As a kid I saw them in sketch books my friends had, in books, magazines, posters, comic books, on television in the form of cartoons...you name it. I wanted to replicate those simple images of people. I remember even creating characters to my own fictitious comic book and cartoon series, writing out the story lines and drawing the characters in action poses on the pages. The artwork from these media sources <strong>influenced </strong>my own art.\r\n\r\nIt wasn\'t until I got much older that I discovered the possibilities of realistic people drawings completed in pencil. Once again, this came from stumbling across the works of other artists. Those works that I saw in books and galleries modeled the possibilities and inspired me to want to do the same. Once again, this work <strong>influenced </strong>me to create work like it...realistic pencil portraits.\r\n\r\nThe more I sketched or drew people and shared my work with family, friends, and others, the more I heard them respond that THEY would love to be able to do the same. Now my artwork was <strong>influencing </strong>theirs!\r\n\r\nJust like a recording artist grows up listening to music that influences the music s/he eventually records, a portrait artist has experience viewing artwork that influences the artwork s/he creates.\r\n<h3>But What If I Am Already Inspired?</h3>\r\nI assume that if you are on this website and reading this post, then you are already inspired to draw people. So, should you still look at people drawings done by other artists? <strong>Absolutely!</strong> There is much to learn by studying the works of other artists. Regardless of the ability level of the artist whose artwork you are viewing, you can still discover something regarding technique, method, subject matter, style, etc. that can cause you to reflect on your own work. You may even get reinspired to try a new approach with your artwork!\r\n\r\nI still like to take a look at sketches and drawings of people by other artists before I make a portrait drawing of my own. I am not saying it is necessary before every drawing you make. It is a good habit to at least take some time on a regular basis to sit down and study the works of other artists.\r\n<h3>What Should I Look For?</h3>\r\nWhile it is nice sometimes to just sit (or stand) back and admire artwork, it is best to view portraits with a purpose in mind. This is especially true if our goal is to learn from what we see and enhance our own people drawings. The following is an assembly of just a few things to look for while looking at drawings by other artists.\r\n<h4>Make Careful Observations</h4>\r\nHone your powers of observation. This means real-life people watching and looking at photographs of people, as well as portrait drawings and sketches of people.\r\n\r\nWatch how people look when they are moving and when they are still. Be aware of the nuances of their movements, the changes in their faces and bodies, how they hold their hands, how they cross their legs, how their feet and arms appear when they are walking, reading, gesturing or eating, etc.\r\n\r\nMake mental notes of all the obvious and subtle differences between like <a title=\"How to Draw Faces: Tips, Techniques and Short Tutorials\" href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/how-to-draw-faces-tips-techniques-and-short-tutorials/\">facial features</a>. How does one nose differ from another? What does an artist include in the drawing of eyes to relay character and personality? How do two different artists make unique representations of  similar hair styles? Be very mindful of the details.\r\n<h4>Identify Techniques the Artists Used</h4>\r\nSee if you can identify the <a title=\"Simple Drawing Techniques for Realistic Pencil Portraits\" href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/simple-drawing-techniques-for-realistic-pencil-portraits/\">techniques</a> an artist used to create a particular effect. Did the artist use graphite pencil, charcoal, or mixed media? Did the artist obtain a desired effect with a simple line drawing, or were several tones used? Did the artist leave behind any signs of basic shapes, guidelines, or grid lines to help get started? Was shading accomplished with pointillism, hatching, crosshatching, or circulism? Also look for things like positioning of subjects, use of perspective, and the use of light and color. Identifying an artist\'s technique and trying to replicate it to get the same effect can do wonders for building and sharpening your own skills.\r\n<h4>Note What You Want to Replicate - and What You Want to Avoid</h4>\r\nAs mentioned earlier, you should view people drawings by artists with a range of abilities. Look at simple sketches and detailed portraits that cover the spectrum.\r\n\r\nOn one end of the spectrum, look at drawings done at a skill level lower than yours. It does not matter if you look at a drawing and think \"I can draw better than that.\" Don\'t approach it with that attitude. It is okay to see things done in a drawing that you want to leave out of yours. Just remember, not everything that looks like a mistake to you is actually a mistake. Sometimes artists make parts of a drawing look a certain way for a reason. Better yet, look for the positives in a drawing. Quite often I see parts of a drawing that I\'d still like to replicate, even though the artist has been drawing for far fewer years than I have.\r\n\r\nOn the other end of the spectrum, look at drawings done at a skill level above yours. Look at what you already do in a similar fashion. Then look at what you struggle with and analyze that area in the drawing. If you struggle with drawing lips that are smirking, look at a well-done drawing of a person with a smirk. How did the artist form the pencil lines and tones in an effective way? Then try to emulate at least part of the drawing for learning purposes. Your finished drawing may not match the original, but at least you are improving. Just remember this Confucius quote: \"If you shoot for the stars and hit the moon, it\'s okay.\"\r\n<h4>Compare What You See to Your Drawing Style</h4>\r\nIs it a clean and crisp drawing with all stray pencil marks erased, or is it a loose sketch with guidelines and stray marks still visible? Either method can be used on purpose by an artist to fit a certain style of work.\r\n\r\nLook at people drawings that match your current style AND drawings that are in a style very different from yours. Your own style may stay the same or you may find it evolving in a positive way over the years, becoming influenced by the inspiring works of fellow portrait artists.\r\n<h3>Where to Begin Looking at People Drawings</h3>\r\nSo as you can see, people drawings made by both beginner and experienced artists can be especially useful and informative, so use them whenever you can. Analyze them, admire them, and learn from them. You will notice your own talents improve over time as a result.\r\n\r\nThe places where you can view portrait work by other artists are too many to even begin to list. Why not begin with our own <a title=\"Portrait Galleries\" href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/category/portrait-galleries/\">portrait galleries</a> right here on LetsDrawPeople.com? It is a great starting place to view drawings of people by artists with varying levels of experience. The galleries will be updated regularly, so there will always be something new to view.\r\n\r\nIf you are interested in submitting your own drawings to an online portrait gallery of ours, click here to see how.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','Don\'t Sketch Another Person...Before Looking at People Drawings by Other Artists','','inherit','open','open','','1067-revision-v1','','','2014-05-28 05:18:43','2014-05-28 12:18:43','',1067,'http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/1067-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1081,2,'2014-05-28 05:15:44','2014-05-28 12:15:44','What gives you the inspiration to try something new?\r\n\r\nIs it watching someone do something incredible or fascinating?\r\n\r\nOr, maybe it\'s looking at something already created that you find interesting or amazing. You see it and think, \"Wow, I\'d love to be able to do that!\"\r\n\r\nWhether it is learning how to do something new or trying to make something new, most people get the desire to learn a new skill after seeing it done, or modeled, by someone else.\r\n\r\nWhen it comes to drawing people, many people who do not draw that often get inspired to take up the habit after seeing works of art by other artists.\r\n<h3>Drawing Under the Influence</h3>\r\nI can tell you from a personal standpoint that, long before I started watching people in the process of drawing, I saw completed images of drawn people everywhere. As a kid I saw them in sketch books my friends had, in books, magazines, posters, comic books, on television in the form of cartoons...you name it. I wanted to replicate those simple images of people. I remember even creating characters to my own fictitious comic book and cartoon series, writing out the story lines and drawing the characters in action poses on the pages. The artwork from these media sources <strong>influenced </strong>my own art.\r\n\r\nIt wasn\'t until I got much older that I discovered the possibilities of realistic people drawings completed in pencil. Once again, this came from stumbling across the works of other artists. Those works that I saw in books and galleries modeled the possibilities and inspired me to want to do the same. Once again, this work <strong>influenced </strong>me to create work like it...realistic pencil portraits.\r\n\r\nThe more I sketched or drew people and shared my work with family, friends, and others, the more I heard them respond that THEY would love to be able to do the same. Now my artwork was <strong>influencing </strong>theirs!\r\n\r\nJust like a recording artist grows up listening to music that influences the music s/he eventually records, a portrait artist has experience viewing artwork that influences the artwork s/he creates.\r\n<h3>But What If I Am Already Inspired?</h3>\r\nI assume that if you are on this website and reading this post, then you are already inspired to draw people. So, should you still look at people drawings done by other artists? <strong>Absolutely!</strong> There is much to learn by studying the works of other artists. Regardless of the ability level of the artist whose artwork you are viewing, you can still discover something regarding technique, method, subject matter, style, etc. that can cause you to reflect on your own work. You may even get reinspired to try a new approach with your artwork!\r\n\r\nI still like to take a look at sketches and drawings of people by other artists before I make a portrait drawing of my own. I am not saying it is necessary before every drawing you make. It is a good habit to at least take some time on a regular basis to sit down and study the works of other artists.\r\n<h3>What Should I Look For?</h3>\r\nWhile it is nice sometimes to just sit (or stand) back and admire artwork, it is best to view portraits with a purpose in mind. This is especially true if our goal is to learn from what we see and enhance our own people drawings. The following is an assembly of just a few things to look for while looking at drawings by other artists.\r\n<h4>Make Careful Observations</h4>\r\nHone your powers of observation. This means real-life people watching and looking at photographs of people, as well as portrait drawings and sketches of people.\r\n\r\nWatch how people look when they are moving and when they are still. Be aware of the nuances of their movements, the changes in their faces and bodies, how they hold their hands, how they cross their legs, how their feet and arms appear when they are walking, reading, gesturing or eating, etc.\r\n\r\nMake mental notes of all the obvious and subtle differences between like <a title=\"How to Draw Faces: Tips, Techniques and Short Tutorials\" href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/how-to-draw-faces-tips-techniques-and-short-tutorials/\">facial features</a>. How does one nose differ from another? What does an artist include in the drawing of eyes to relay character and personality? How do two different artists make unique representations of  similar hair styles? Be very mindful of the details.\r\n<h4>Identify Techniques the Artists Used</h4>\r\nSee if you can identify the <a title=\"Simple Drawing Techniques for Realistic Pencil Portraits\" href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/simple-drawing-techniques-for-realistic-pencil-portraits/\">techniques</a> an artist used to create a particular effect. Did the artist use graphite pencil, charcoal, or mixed media? Did the artist obtain a desired effect with a simple line drawing, or were several tones used? Did the artist leave behind any signs of basic shapes, guidelines, or grid lines to help get started? Was shading accomplished with pointillism, hatching, crosshatching, or circulism? Also look for things like positioning of subjects, use of perspective, and the use of light and color. Identifying an artist\'s technique and trying to replicate it to get the same effect can do wonders for building and sharpening your own skills.\r\n<h4>Note What You Want to Replicate - and What You Want to Avoid</h4>\r\nAs mentioned earlier, you should view people drawings by artists with a range of abilities. Look at simple sketches and detailed portraits that cover the spectrum.\r\n\r\nOn one end of the spectrum, look at drawings done at a skill level lower than yours. It does not matter if you look at a drawing and think \"I can draw better than that.\" Don\'t approach it with that attitude. It is okay to see things done in a drawing that you want to leave out of yours. Just remember, not everything that looks like a mistake to you is actually a mistake. Sometimes artists make parts of a drawing look a certain way for a reason. Better yet, look for the positives in a drawing. Quite often I see parts of a drawing that I\'d still like to replicate, even though the artist has been drawing for far fewer years than I have.\r\n\r\nOn the other end of the spectrum, look at drawings done at a skill level above yours. Look at what you already do in a similar fashion. Then look at what you struggle with and analyze that area in the drawing. If you struggle with drawing lips that are smirking, look at a well-done drawing of a person with a smirk. How did the artist form the pencil lines and tones in an effective way? Then try to emulate at least part of the drawing for learning purposes. Your finished drawing may not match the original, but at least you are improving. Just remember this Confucius quote: \"If you shoot for the stars and hit the moon, it\'s okay.\"\r\n<h4>Compare What You See to Your Drawing Style</h4>\r\nIs it a clean and crisp drawing with all stray pencil marks erased, or is it a loose sketch with guidelines and stray marks still visible? Either method can be used on purpose by an artist to fit a certain style of work.\r\n\r\nLook at people drawings that match your current style AND drawings that are in a style very different from yours. Your own style may stay the same or you may find it evolving in a positive way over the years, becoming influenced by the inspiring works of fellow portrait artists.\r\n<h3>Where to Begin Looking at People Drawings</h3>\r\nSo as you can see, people drawings made by both beginner and experienced artists can be especially useful and informative, so use them whenever you can. Analyze them, admire them, and learn from them. You will notice your own talents improve over time as a result.\r\n\r\nThe places where you can view portrait work by other artists are too many to even begin to list. Why not begin with our own <a title=\"Portrait Galleries\" href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/category/portrait-galleries/\">portrait galleries</a> right here on LetsDrawPeople.com? It is a great starting place to view drawings of people by artists with varying levels of experience. The galleries will be updated regularly, so there will always be something new to view.\r\n\r\nIf you are interested in submitting your own drawings to an online portrait gallery of ours, click here to see how.\r\n\r\n<a title=\"Portrait Drawings of Children\" href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/portrait-drawings-of-children/\"><img class=\"alignleft wp-image-652 size-medium\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/susan2-221x300.jpg\" alt=\"Portrait Drawing by Jack Pearce\" width=\"221\" height=\"300\" /></a>\r\n\r\n<a title=\"Drawings of Well-Known Faces\" href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/drawings-of-well-known-faces/\"><img class=\"wp-image-783 size-medium\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/abe-lincoln-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"&quot;Abe Lincoln&quot; by Jack Pearce\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" /></a>\r\n\r\n<a title=\"Family Drawings\" href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/family-drawings/\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-763\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/pcl-216x300.jpg\" alt=\"&quot;Angel Daughter&quot; by Jack Pearce\" width=\"216\" height=\"300\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','Don\'t Sketch Another Person...Before Looking at People Drawings by Other Artists','','inherit','open','open','','1067-revision-v1','','','2014-05-28 05:15:44','2014-05-28 12:15:44','',1067,'http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/1067-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1084,2,'2014-05-28 05:21:34','2014-05-28 12:21:34','[[\"[caption id=\\\"attachment_652\\\" align=\\\"aligncenter\\\" width=\\\"221\\\"]<a href=\\\"http:\\/\\/www.letsdrawpeople.com\\/portrait-drawings-of-children\\/\\\"><img src=\\\"http:\\/\\/www.letsdrawpeople.com\\/wp-content\\/uploads\\/2013\\/06\\/susan2-221x300.jpg\\\" alt=\\\"\\\" width=\\\"221\\\" height=\\\"300\\\" class=\\\"size-medium wp-image-652\\\" \\/><center><b>PORTRAIT DRAWINGS OF CHILDREN<\\/b><\\/center><\\/a>[\\/caption]\",\"[caption id=\\\"attachment_783\\\" align=\\\"aligncenter\\\" width=\\\"225\\\"]<a href=\\\"http:\\/\\/www.letsdrawpeople.com\\/drawings-of-well-known-faces\\/\\\"><img src=\\\"http:\\/\\/www.letsdrawpeople.com\\/wp-content\\/uploads\\/2013\\/08\\/abe-lincoln-225x300.jpg\\\" alt=\\\"\\\" width=\\\"225\\\" height=\\\"300\\\" class=\\\"size-medium wp-image-783\\\" \\/><center><b>DRAWINGS OF WELL-KNOWN FACES<\\/b><\\/center><\\/a>[\\/caption]\"],[\"[caption id=\\\"attachment_1572\\\" align=\\\"aligncenter\\\" width=\\\"225\\\"]<a href=\\\"http:\\/\\/www.letsdrawpeople.com\\/realistic-portraits\\\"><img src=\\\"http:\\/\\/www.letsdrawpeople.com\\/wp-content\\/uploads\\/2015\\/01\\/IMG_0100-225x300.jpg\\\" alt=\\\"\\\" width=\\\"225\\\" height=\\\"300\\\" class=\\\"size-medium wp-image-1572\\\" \\/><center><b>REALISTIC PORTRAITS<\\/b><\\/center><\\/a>[\\/caption]\",\"[caption id=\\\"attachment_1456\\\" align=\\\"aligncenter\\\" width=\\\"208\\\"]<a href=\\\"http:\\/\\/www.letsdrawpeople.com\\/self-portrait-drawings-of-aspiring-artists\\/\\\"><img src=\\\"http:\\/\\/www.letsdrawpeople.com\\/wp-content\\/uploads\\/2014\\/05\\/Self-Portrait-resize-208x300.jpg\\\" alt=\\\"\\\" width=\\\"208\\\" height=\\\"300\\\" class=\\\"size-medium wp-image-1456\\\" \\/><center><b>SELF-PORTRAIT DRAWINGS OF ASPIRING ARTISTS<\\/b><\\/center><\\/a>[\\/caption]\"],[\"[caption id=\\\"attachment_1424\\\" align=\\\"aligncenter\\\" width=\\\"278\\\"]<a href=\\\"http:\\/\\/www.letsdrawpeople.com\\/people-living-in-a-fantasy-world\\/\\\"><img src=\\\"http:\\/\\/www.letsdrawpeople.com\\/wp-content\\/uploads\\/2014\\/06\\/20140306_154116-1-1-278x300.jpg\\\" alt=\\\"\\\" width=\\\"278\\\" height=\\\"300\\\" class=\\\"size-medium wp-image-1424\\\" \\/><center><b>PEOPLE LIVING IN A FANTASY WORLD<\\/b><\\/center><\\/a>[\\/caption]\",\"[caption id=\\\"attachment_1610\\\" align=\\\"aligncenter\\\" width=\\\"228\\\"]<a href=\\\"http:\\/\\/www.letsdrawpeople.com\\/drawings-of-models\\/\\\"><img src=\\\"http:\\/\\/www.letsdrawpeople.com\\/wp-content\\/uploads\\/2015\\/01\\/Camilla-1-228x300.jpg\\\" alt=\\\"\\\" width=\\\"228\\\" height=\\\"300\\\" class=\\\"size-medium wp-image-1610\\\" \\/><center><b>DRAWINGS OF MODELS<\\/b><\\/center><\\/a>[\\/caption]\"],[\"[caption id=\\\"attachment_1623\\\" align=\\\"aligncenter\\\" width=\\\"225\\\"]<a href=\\\"http:\\/\\/www.letsdrawpeople.com\\/facial-features\\/\\\"><img src=\\\"http:\\/\\/www.letsdrawpeople.com\\/wp-content\\/uploads\\/2014\\/06\\/Eye1-300x208.jpg\\\" alt=\\\"\\\" width=\\\"225\\\" height=\\\"160\\\" class=\\\"size-medium wp-image-1623\\\" \\/><center><b>FACIAL FEATURES<\\/b><\\/center><\\/a>[\\/caption]\",\"[caption id=\\\"attachment_1418\\\" align=\\\"aligncenter\\\" width=\\\"225\\\"]<a href=\\\"http:\\/\\/www.letsdrawpeople.com\\/family-drawings\\/\\\"><img src=\\\"http:\\/\\/www.letsdrawpeople.com\\/wp-content\\/uploads\\/2013\\/07\\/IMG_0001-2-300x230.jpg\\\" alt=\\\"\\\" width=\\\"225\\\" height=\\\"170\\\" class=\\\"size-medium wp-image-1418\\\" \\/><center><b>FAMILY DRAWINGS<\\/b><\\/center><\\/a>[\\/caption]\"]]','Portrait Galleries','','publish','closed','closed','','portrait-galleries','','','2015-12-31 17:55:58','2016-01-01 01:55:58','',0,'http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/?post_type=tablepress_table&#038;p=1084',0,'tablepress_table','application/json',0),(1089,2,'2014-05-28 06:02:28','2014-05-28 13:02:28','What gives you the inspiration to try something new?\r\n\r\nIs it watching someone do something incredible or fascinating?\r\n\r\nOr, maybe it\'s looking at something already created that you find interesting or amazing. You see it and think, \"Wow, I\'d love to be able to do that!\"\r\n\r\nWhether it is learning how to do something new or trying to make something new, most people get the desire to learn a new skill after seeing it done, or modeled, by someone else.\r\n\r\nWhen it comes to drawing people, many people who do not draw that often get inspired to take up the habit after seeing works of art by other artists.\r\n<h3>Drawing Under the Influence</h3>\r\nI can tell you from a personal standpoint that, long before I started watching people in the process of drawing, I saw completed images of drawn people everywhere. As a kid I saw them in sketch books my friends had, in books, magazines, posters, comic books, on television in the form of cartoons...you name it. I wanted to replicate those simple images of people. I remember even creating characters to my own fictitious comic book and cartoon series, writing out the story lines and drawing the characters in action poses on the pages. The artwork from these media sources <strong>influenced </strong>my own art.\r\n\r\nIt wasn\'t until I got much older that I discovered the possibilities of realistic people drawings completed in pencil. Once again, this came from stumbling across the works of other artists. Those works that I saw in books and galleries modeled the possibilities and inspired me to want to do the same. Once again, this work <strong>influenced </strong>me to create work like it...realistic pencil portraits.\r\n\r\nThe more I sketched or drew people and shared my work with family, friends, and others, the more I heard them respond that THEY would love to be able to do the same. Now my artwork was <strong>influencing </strong>theirs!\r\n\r\nJust like a recording artist grows up listening to music that influences the music s/he eventually records, a portrait artist has experience viewing artwork that influences the artwork s/he creates.\r\n<h3>But What If I Am Already Inspired?</h3>\r\nI assume that if you are on this website and reading this post, then you are already inspired to draw people. So, should you still look at people drawings done by other artists? <strong>Absolutely!</strong> There is much to learn by studying the works of other artists. Regardless of the ability level of the artist whose artwork you are viewing, you can still discover something regarding technique, method, subject matter, style, etc. that can cause you to reflect on your own work. You may even get reinspired to try a new approach with your artwork!\r\n\r\nI still like to take a look at sketches and drawings of people by other artists before I make a portrait drawing of my own. I am not saying it is necessary before every drawing you make. It is a good habit to at least take some time on a regular basis to sit down and study the works of other artists.\r\n<h3>What Should I Look For?</h3>\r\nWhile it is nice sometimes to just sit (or stand) back and admire artwork, it is best to view portraits with a purpose in mind. This is especially true if our goal is to learn from what we see and enhance our own people drawings. The following is an assembly of just a few things to look for while looking at drawings by other artists.\r\n<h4>Make Careful Observations</h4>\r\nHone your powers of observation. This means real-life people watching and looking at photographs of people, as well as portrait drawings and sketches of people.\r\n\r\nWatch how people look when they are moving and when they are still. Be aware of the nuances of their movements, the changes in their faces and bodies, how they hold their hands, how they cross their legs, how their feet and arms appear when they are walking, reading, gesturing or eating, etc.\r\n\r\nMake mental notes of all the obvious and subtle differences between like <a title=\"How to Draw Faces: Tips, Techniques and Short Tutorials\" href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/how-to-draw-faces-tips-techniques-and-short-tutorials/\">facial features</a>. How does one nose differ from another? What does an artist include in the drawing of eyes to relay character and personality? How do two different artists make unique representations of  similar hair styles? Be very mindful of the details.\r\n<h4>Identify Techniques the Artists Used</h4>\r\nSee if you can identify the <a title=\"Simple Drawing Techniques for Realistic Pencil Portraits\" href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/simple-drawing-techniques-for-realistic-pencil-portraits/\">techniques</a> an artist used to create a particular effect. Did the artist use graphite pencil, charcoal, or mixed media? Did the artist obtain a desired effect with a simple line drawing, or were several tones used? Did the artist leave behind any signs of basic shapes, guidelines, or grid lines to help get started? Was shading accomplished with pointillism, hatching, crosshatching, or circulism? Also look for things like positioning of subjects, use of perspective, and the use of light and color. Identifying an artist\'s technique and trying to replicate it to get the same effect can do wonders for building and sharpening your own skills.\r\n<h4>Note What You Want to Replicate - and What You Want to Avoid</h4>\r\nAs mentioned earlier, you should view people drawings by artists with a range of abilities. Look at simple sketches and detailed portraits that cover the spectrum.\r\n\r\nOn one end of the spectrum, look at drawings done at a skill level lower than yours. It does not matter if you look at a drawing and think \"I can draw better than that.\" Don\'t approach it with that attitude. It is okay to see things done in a drawing that you want to leave out of yours. Just remember, not everything that looks like a mistake to you is actually a mistake. Sometimes artists make parts of a drawing look a certain way for a reason. Better yet, look for the positives in a drawing. Quite often I see parts of a drawing that I\'d still like to replicate, even though the artist has been drawing for far fewer years than I have.\r\n\r\nOn the other end of the spectrum, look at drawings done at a skill level above yours. Look at what you already do in a similar fashion. Then look at what you struggle with and analyze that area in the drawing. If you struggle with drawing lips that are smirking, look at a well-done drawing of a person with a smirk. How did the artist form the pencil lines and tones in an effective way? Then try to emulate at least part of the drawing for learning purposes. Your finished drawing may not match the original, but at least you are improving. Just remember this Confucius quote: \"If you shoot for the stars and hit the moon, it\'s okay.\"\r\n<h4>Compare What You See to Your Drawing Style</h4>\r\nIs it a clean and crisp drawing with all stray pencil marks erased, or is it a loose sketch with guidelines and stray marks still visible? Either method can be used on purpose by an artist to fit a certain style of work.\r\n\r\nLook at people drawings that match your current style AND drawings that are in a style very different from yours. Your own style may stay the same or you may find it evolving in a positive way over the years, becoming influenced by the inspiring works of fellow portrait artists.\r\n<h3>Where to Begin Looking at People Drawings</h3>\r\nSo as you can see, people drawings made by both beginner and experienced artists can be especially useful and informative, so use them whenever you can. Analyze them, admire them, and learn from them. You will notice your own talents improve over time as a result.\r\n\r\nThe places where you can view portrait work by other artists are too many to even begin to list. Why not begin with our own <a title=\"Portrait Galleries\" href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/category/portrait-galleries/\">portrait galleries</a> right here on LetsDrawPeople.com? It is a great starting place to view drawings of people by artists with varying levels of experience. The galleries will be updated regularly, so there will always be something new to view.\r\n\r\nIf you are interested in submitting your own drawings to an online portrait gallery of ours, click here to see how.\r\n\r\n[table id=1 /]','Don\'t Sketch Another Person...Before Looking at People Drawings by Other Artists','','inherit','open','open','','1067-revision-v1','','','2014-05-28 06:02:28','2014-05-28 13:02:28','',1067,'http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/1067-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1088,2,'2014-05-28 06:00:47','2014-05-28 13:00:47','What gives you the inspiration to try something new?\r\n\r\nIs it watching someone do something incredible or fascinating?\r\n\r\nOr, maybe it\'s looking at something already created that you find interesting or amazing. You see it and think, \"Wow, I\'d love to be able to do that!\"\r\n\r\nWhether it is learning how to do something new or trying to make something new, most people get the desire to learn a new skill after seeing it done, or modeled, by someone else.\r\n\r\nWhen it comes to drawing people, many people who do not draw that often get inspired to take up the habit after seeing works of art by other artists.\r\n<h3>Drawing Under the Influence</h3>\r\nI can tell you from a personal standpoint that, long before I started watching people in the process of drawing, I saw completed images of drawn people everywhere. As a kid I saw them in sketch books my friends had, in books, magazines, posters, comic books, on television in the form of cartoons...you name it. I wanted to replicate those simple images of people. I remember even creating characters to my own fictitious comic book and cartoon series, writing out the story lines and drawing the characters in action poses on the pages. The artwork from these media sources <strong>influenced </strong>my own art.\r\n\r\nIt wasn\'t until I got much older that I discovered the possibilities of realistic people drawings completed in pencil. Once again, this came from stumbling across the works of other artists. Those works that I saw in books and galleries modeled the possibilities and inspired me to want to do the same. Once again, this work <strong>influenced </strong>me to create work like it...realistic pencil portraits.\r\n\r\nThe more I sketched or drew people and shared my work with family, friends, and others, the more I heard them respond that THEY would love to be able to do the same. Now my artwork was <strong>influencing </strong>theirs!\r\n\r\nJust like a recording artist grows up listening to music that influences the music s/he eventually records, a portrait artist has experience viewing artwork that influences the artwork s/he creates.\r\n<h3>But What If I Am Already Inspired?</h3>\r\nI assume that if you are on this website and reading this post, then you are already inspired to draw people. So, should you still look at people drawings done by other artists? <strong>Absolutely!</strong> There is much to learn by studying the works of other artists. Regardless of the ability level of the artist whose artwork you are viewing, you can still discover something regarding technique, method, subject matter, style, etc. that can cause you to reflect on your own work. You may even get reinspired to try a new approach with your artwork!\r\n\r\nI still like to take a look at sketches and drawings of people by other artists before I make a portrait drawing of my own. I am not saying it is necessary before every drawing you make. It is a good habit to at least take some time on a regular basis to sit down and study the works of other artists.\r\n<h3>What Should I Look For?</h3>\r\nWhile it is nice sometimes to just sit (or stand) back and admire artwork, it is best to view portraits with a purpose in mind. This is especially true if our goal is to learn from what we see and enhance our own people drawings. The following is an assembly of just a few things to look for while looking at drawings by other artists.\r\n<h4>Make Careful Observations</h4>\r\nHone your powers of observation. This means real-life people watching and looking at photographs of people, as well as portrait drawings and sketches of people.\r\n\r\nWatch how people look when they are moving and when they are still. Be aware of the nuances of their movements, the changes in their faces and bodies, how they hold their hands, how they cross their legs, how their feet and arms appear when they are walking, reading, gesturing or eating, etc.\r\n\r\nMake mental notes of all the obvious and subtle differences between like <a title=\"How to Draw Faces: Tips, Techniques and Short Tutorials\" href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/how-to-draw-faces-tips-techniques-and-short-tutorials/\">facial features</a>. How does one nose differ from another? What does an artist include in the drawing of eyes to relay character and personality? How do two different artists make unique representations of  similar hair styles? Be very mindful of the details.\r\n<h4>Identify Techniques the Artists Used</h4>\r\nSee if you can identify the <a title=\"Simple Drawing Techniques for Realistic Pencil Portraits\" href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/simple-drawing-techniques-for-realistic-pencil-portraits/\">techniques</a> an artist used to create a particular effect. Did the artist use graphite pencil, charcoal, or mixed media? Did the artist obtain a desired effect with a simple line drawing, or were several tones used? Did the artist leave behind any signs of basic shapes, guidelines, or grid lines to help get started? Was shading accomplished with pointillism, hatching, crosshatching, or circulism? Also look for things like positioning of subjects, use of perspective, and the use of light and color. Identifying an artist\'s technique and trying to replicate it to get the same effect can do wonders for building and sharpening your own skills.\r\n<h4>Note What You Want to Replicate - and What You Want to Avoid</h4>\r\nAs mentioned earlier, you should view people drawings by artists with a range of abilities. Look at simple sketches and detailed portraits that cover the spectrum.\r\n\r\nOn one end of the spectrum, look at drawings done at a skill level lower than yours. It does not matter if you look at a drawing and think \"I can draw better than that.\" Don\'t approach it with that attitude. It is okay to see things done in a drawing that you want to leave out of yours. Just remember, not everything that looks like a mistake to you is actually a mistake. Sometimes artists make parts of a drawing look a certain way for a reason. Better yet, look for the positives in a drawing. Quite often I see parts of a drawing that I\'d still like to replicate, even though the artist has been drawing for far fewer years than I have.\r\n\r\nOn the other end of the spectrum, look at drawings done at a skill level above yours. Look at what you already do in a similar fashion. Then look at what you struggle with and analyze that area in the drawing. If you struggle with drawing lips that are smirking, look at a well-done drawing of a person with a smirk. How did the artist form the pencil lines and tones in an effective way? Then try to emulate at least part of the drawing for learning purposes. Your finished drawing may not match the original, but at least you are improving. Just remember this Confucius quote: \"If you shoot for the stars and hit the moon, it\'s okay.\"\r\n<h4>Compare What You See to Your Drawing Style</h4>\r\nIs it a clean and crisp drawing with all stray pencil marks erased, or is it a loose sketch with guidelines and stray marks still visible? Either method can be used on purpose by an artist to fit a certain style of work.\r\n\r\nLook at people drawings that match your current style AND drawings that are in a style very different from yours. Your own style may stay the same or you may find it evolving in a positive way over the years, becoming influenced by the inspiring works of fellow portrait artists.\r\n<h3>Where to Begin Looking at People Drawings</h3>\r\nSo as you can see, people drawings made by both beginner and experienced artists can be especially useful and informative, so use them whenever you can. Analyze them, admire them, and learn from them. You will notice your own talents improve over time as a result.\r\n\r\nThe places where you can view portrait work by other artists are too many to even begin to list. Why not begin with our own <a title=\"Portrait Galleries\" href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/category/portrait-galleries/\">portrait galleries</a> right here on LetsDrawPeople.com? It is a great starting place to view drawings of people by artists with varying levels of experience. The galleries will be updated regularly, so there will always be something new to view.\r\n\r\nIf you are interested in submitting your own drawings to an online portrait gallery of ours, click here to see how.\r\n\r\n&lt;center&gt;[table id=1 /]&lt;/center&gt;','Don\'t Sketch Another Person...Before Looking at People Drawings by Other Artists','','inherit','open','open','','1067-revision-v1','','','2014-05-28 06:00:47','2014-05-28 13:00:47','',1067,'http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/1067-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1085,2,'2014-05-28 05:41:35','2014-05-28 12:41:35','[[\"[caption id=\\\"attachment_652\\\" align=\\\"aligncenter\\\" width=\\\"221\\\"]<a href=\\\"http:\\/\\/www.letsdrawpeople.com\\/portrait-drawings-of-children\\/\\\"><img src=\\\"http:\\/\\/www.letsdrawpeople.com\\/wp-content\\/uploads\\/2013\\/06\\/susan2-221x300.jpg\\\" alt=\\\"\\\" width=\\\"221\\\" height=\\\"300\\\" class=\\\"size-medium wp-image-652\\\" \\/><\\/a> Portrait Drawings of Children[\\/caption]\",\"\",\"\",\"\"]]','Portrait Galleries','','inherit','open','open','','1084-revision-v1','','','2014-05-28 05:41:35','2014-05-28 12:41:35','',1084,'http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/1084-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1086,2,'2014-05-28 05:56:55','2014-05-28 12:56:55','[[\"[caption id=\\\"attachment_652\\\" align=\\\"aligncenter\\\" width=\\\"221\\\"]<a href=\\\"http:\\/\\/www.letsdrawpeople.com\\/portrait-drawings-of-children\\/\\\"><img src=\\\"http:\\/\\/www.letsdrawpeople.com\\/wp-content\\/uploads\\/2013\\/06\\/susan2-221x300.jpg\\\" alt=\\\"\\\" width=\\\"221\\\" height=\\\"300\\\" class=\\\"size-medium wp-image-652\\\" \\/>Portrait Drawings of Children<\\/a>[\\/caption]\",\"[caption id=\\\"attachment_783\\\" align=\\\"aligncenter\\\" width=\\\"225\\\"]<a href=\\\"http:\\/\\/www.letsdrawpeople.com\\/drawings-of-well-known-faces\\/\\\"><img src=\\\"http:\\/\\/www.letsdrawpeople.com\\/wp-content\\/uploads\\/2013\\/08\\/abe-lincoln-225x300.jpg\\\" alt=\\\"\\\" width=\\\"225\\\" height=\\\"300\\\" class=\\\"size-medium wp-image-783\\\" \\/>Drawings of Well-Known Faces<\\/a>[\\/caption]\",\"[caption id=\\\"attachment_763\\\" align=\\\"aligncenter\\\" width=\\\"216\\\"]<a href=\\\"http:\\/\\/www.letsdrawpeople.com\\/family-drawings\\/\\\"><img src=\\\"http:\\/\\/www.letsdrawpeople.com\\/wp-content\\/uploads\\/2013\\/08\\/pcl-216x300.jpg\\\" alt=\\\"\\\" width=\\\"216\\\" height=\\\"300\\\" class=\\\"size-medium wp-image-763\\\" \\/>Family Drawings<\\/a>[\\/caption]\",\"[caption id=\\\"attachment_1026\\\" align=\\\"aligncenter\\\" width=\\\"225\\\"]<a href=\\\"http:\\/\\/www.letsdrawpeople.com\\/self-portrait-drawings-of-aspiring-artists\\/\\\"><img src=\\\"http:\\/\\/www.letsdrawpeople.com\\/wp-content\\/uploads\\/2014\\/05\\/self-portrait-sketch-225x300.jpg\\\" alt=\\\"\\\" width=\\\"225\\\" height=\\\"300\\\" class=\\\"size-medium wp-image-1026\\\" \\/>Self-Portrait Drawings of Aspiring Artists<\\/a>[\\/caption]\"]]','Portrait Galleries','','inherit','open','open','','1084-revision-v1','','','2014-05-28 05:56:55','2014-05-28 12:56:55','',1084,'http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/1084-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1087,2,'2014-05-28 05:59:34','2014-05-28 12:59:34','[[\"[caption id=\\\"attachment_652\\\" align=\\\"aligncenter\\\" width=\\\"221\\\"]<a href=\\\"http:\\/\\/www.letsdrawpeople.com\\/portrait-drawings-of-children\\/\\\"><img src=\\\"http:\\/\\/www.letsdrawpeople.com\\/wp-content\\/uploads\\/2013\\/06\\/susan2-221x300.jpg\\\" alt=\\\"\\\" width=\\\"221\\\" height=\\\"300\\\" class=\\\"size-medium wp-image-652\\\" \\/><center>Portrait Drawings of Children<\\/center><\\/a>[\\/caption]\",\"[caption id=\\\"attachment_783\\\" align=\\\"aligncenter\\\" width=\\\"225\\\"]<a href=\\\"http:\\/\\/www.letsdrawpeople.com\\/drawings-of-well-known-faces\\/\\\"><img src=\\\"http:\\/\\/www.letsdrawpeople.com\\/wp-content\\/uploads\\/2013\\/08\\/abe-lincoln-225x300.jpg\\\" alt=\\\"\\\" width=\\\"225\\\" height=\\\"300\\\" class=\\\"size-medium wp-image-783\\\" \\/><center>Drawings of Well-Known Faces<\\/center><\\/a>[\\/caption]\",\"[caption id=\\\"attachment_763\\\" align=\\\"aligncenter\\\" width=\\\"216\\\"]<a href=\\\"http:\\/\\/www.letsdrawpeople.com\\/family-drawings\\/\\\"><img src=\\\"http:\\/\\/www.letsdrawpeople.com\\/wp-content\\/uploads\\/2013\\/08\\/pcl-216x300.jpg\\\" alt=\\\"\\\" width=\\\"216\\\" height=\\\"300\\\" class=\\\"size-medium wp-image-763\\\" \\/><center>Family Drawings<\\/center><\\/a>[\\/caption]\",\"[caption id=\\\"attachment_1026\\\" align=\\\"aligncenter\\\" width=\\\"225\\\"]<a href=\\\"http:\\/\\/www.letsdrawpeople.com\\/self-portrait-drawings-of-aspiring-artists\\/\\\"><img src=\\\"http:\\/\\/www.letsdrawpeople.com\\/wp-content\\/uploads\\/2014\\/05\\/self-portrait-sketch-225x300.jpg\\\" alt=\\\"\\\" width=\\\"225\\\" height=\\\"300\\\" class=\\\"size-medium wp-image-1026\\\" \\/><center>Self-Portrait Drawings of Aspiring Artists<\\/center><\\/a>[\\/caption]\"]]','Portrait Galleries','','inherit','open','open','','1084-revision-v1','','','2014-05-28 05:59:34','2014-05-28 12:59:34','',1084,'http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/1084-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1090,2,'2014-05-28 06:08:15','2014-05-28 13:08:15','[[\"[caption id=\\\"attachment_652\\\" align=\\\"aligncenter\\\" width=\\\"221\\\"]<a href=\\\"http:\\/\\/www.letsdrawpeople.com\\/portrait-drawings-of-children\\/\\\"><img src=\\\"http:\\/\\/www.letsdrawpeople.com\\/wp-content\\/uploads\\/2013\\/06\\/susan2-221x300.jpg\\\" alt=\\\"\\\" width=\\\"221\\\" height=\\\"300\\\" class=\\\"size-medium wp-image-652\\\" \\/><center><b>PORTRAIT DRAWINGS OF CHILDREN<\\/b><\\/center><\\/a>[\\/caption]\",\"[caption id=\\\"attachment_783\\\" align=\\\"aligncenter\\\" width=\\\"225\\\"]<a href=\\\"http:\\/\\/www.letsdrawpeople.com\\/drawings-of-well-known-faces\\/\\\"><img src=\\\"http:\\/\\/www.letsdrawpeople.com\\/wp-content\\/uploads\\/2013\\/08\\/abe-lincoln-225x300.jpg\\\" alt=\\\"\\\" width=\\\"225\\\" height=\\\"300\\\" class=\\\"size-medium wp-image-783\\\" \\/><center><b>DRAWINGS OF WELL-KNOWN FACES<\\/b><\\/center><\\/a>[\\/caption]\"],[\"[caption id=\\\"attachment_763\\\" align=\\\"aligncenter\\\" width=\\\"216\\\"]<a href=\\\"http:\\/\\/www.letsdrawpeople.com\\/family-drawings\\/\\\"><img src=\\\"http:\\/\\/www.letsdrawpeople.com\\/wp-content\\/uploads\\/2013\\/08\\/pcl-216x300.jpg\\\" alt=\\\"\\\" width=\\\"216\\\" height=\\\"300\\\" class=\\\"size-medium wp-image-763\\\" \\/><center><b>FAMILY DRAWINGS<\\/b><\\/center><\\/a>[\\/caption]\",\"[caption id=\\\"attachment_1026\\\" align=\\\"aligncenter\\\" width=\\\"225\\\"]<a href=\\\"http:\\/\\/www.letsdrawpeople.com\\/self-portrait-drawings-of-aspiring-artists\\/\\\"><img src=\\\"http:\\/\\/www.letsdrawpeople.com\\/wp-content\\/uploads\\/2014\\/05\\/self-portrait-sketch-225x300.jpg\\\" alt=\\\"\\\" width=\\\"225\\\" height=\\\"300\\\" class=\\\"size-medium wp-image-1026\\\" \\/><center><b>SELF-PORTRAIT DRAWINGS OF ASPIRING ARTISTS<\\/b><\\/center><\\/a>[\\/caption]\"]]','Portrait Galleries','','inherit','open','open','','1084-revision-v1','','','2014-05-28 06:08:15','2014-05-28 13:08:15','',1084,'http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/1084-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1091,2,'2014-05-28 06:13:45','2014-05-28 13:13:45','What gives you the inspiration to try something new?\r\n\r\nIs it watching someone do something incredible or fascinating?\r\n\r\nOr, maybe it\'s looking at something already created that you find interesting or amazing. You see it and think, \"Wow, I\'d love to be able to do that!\"\r\n\r\nWhether it is learning how to do something new or trying to make something new, most people get the desire to learn a new skill after seeing it done, or modeled, by someone else.\r\n\r\nWhen it comes to drawing people, many people who do not draw that often get inspired to take up the habit after seeing works of art by other artists.\r\n<h3>Drawing Under the Influence</h3>\r\nI can tell you from a personal standpoint that, long before I started watching people in the process of drawing, I saw completed images of drawn people everywhere. As a kid I saw them in sketch books my friends had, in books, magazines, posters, comic books, on television in the form of cartoons...you name it. I wanted to replicate those simple images of people. I remember even creating characters to my own fictitious comic book and cartoon series, writing out the story lines and drawing the characters in action poses on the pages. The artwork from these media sources <strong>influenced </strong>my own art.\r\n\r\nIt wasn\'t until I got much older that I discovered the possibilities of realistic people drawings completed in pencil. Once again, this came from stumbling across the works of other artists. Those works that I saw in books and galleries modeled the possibilities and inspired me to want to do the same. Once again, this work <strong>influenced </strong>me to create work like it...realistic pencil portraits.\r\n\r\nThe more I sketched or drew people and shared my work with family, friends, and others, the more I heard them respond that THEY would love to be able to do the same. Now my artwork was <strong>influencing </strong>theirs!\r\n\r\nJust like a recording artist grows up listening to music that influences the music s/he eventually records, a portrait artist has experience viewing artwork that influences the artwork s/he creates.\r\n<h3>But What If I Am Already Inspired?</h3>\r\nI assume that if you are on this website and reading this post, then you are already inspired to draw people. So, should you still look at people drawings done by other artists? <strong>Absolutely!</strong> There is much to learn by studying the works of other artists. Regardless of the ability level of the artist whose artwork you are viewing, you can still discover something regarding technique, method, subject matter, style, etc. that can cause you to reflect on your own work. You may even get reinspired to try a new approach with your artwork!\r\n\r\nI still like to take a look at sketches and drawings of people by other artists before I make a portrait drawing of my own. I am not saying it is necessary before every drawing you make. It is a good habit to at least take some time on a regular basis to sit down and study the works of other artists.\r\n<h3>What Should I Look For?</h3>\r\nWhile it is nice sometimes to just sit (or stand) back and admire artwork, it is best to view portraits with a purpose in mind. This is especially true if our goal is to learn from what we see and enhance our own people drawings. The following is an assembly of just a few things to look for while looking at drawings by other artists.\r\n<h4>Make Careful Observations</h4>\r\nHone your powers of observation. This means real-life people watching and looking at photographs of people, as well as portrait drawings and sketches of people.\r\n\r\nWatch how people look when they are moving and when they are still. Be aware of the nuances of their movements, the changes in their faces and bodies, how they hold their hands, how they cross their legs, how their feet and arms appear when they are walking, reading, gesturing or eating, etc.\r\n\r\nMake mental notes of all the obvious and subtle differences between like <a title=\"How to Draw Faces: Tips, Techniques and Short Tutorials\" href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/how-to-draw-faces-tips-techniques-and-short-tutorials/\">facial features</a>. How does one nose differ from another? What does an artist include in the drawing of eyes to relay character and personality? How do two different artists make unique representations of  similar hair styles? Be very mindful of the details.\r\n<h4>Identify Techniques the Artists Used</h4>\r\nSee if you can identify the <a title=\"Simple Drawing Techniques for Realistic Pencil Portraits\" href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/simple-drawing-techniques-for-realistic-pencil-portraits/\">techniques</a> an artist used to create a particular effect. Did the artist use graphite pencil, charcoal, or mixed media? Did the artist obtain a desired effect with a simple line drawing, or were several tones used? Did the artist leave behind any signs of basic shapes, guidelines, or grid lines to help get started? Was shading accomplished with pointillism, hatching, crosshatching, or circulism? Also look for things like positioning of subjects, use of perspective, and the use of light and color. Identifying an artist\'s technique and trying to replicate it to get the same effect can do wonders for building and sharpening your own skills.\r\n<h4>Note What You Want to Replicate - and What You Want to Avoid</h4>\r\nAs mentioned earlier, you should view people drawings by artists with a range of abilities. Look at simple sketches and detailed portraits that cover the spectrum.\r\n\r\nOn one end of the spectrum, look at drawings done at a skill level lower than yours. It does not matter if you look at a drawing and think \"I can draw better than that.\" Don\'t approach it with that attitude. It is okay to see things done in a drawing that you want to leave out of yours. Just remember, not everything that looks like a mistake to you is actually a mistake. Sometimes artists make parts of a drawing look a certain way for a reason. Better yet, look for the positives in a drawing. Quite often I see parts of a drawing that I\'d still like to replicate, even though the artist has been drawing for far fewer years than I have.\r\n\r\nOn the other end of the spectrum, look at drawings done at a skill level above yours. Look at what you already do in a similar fashion. Then look at what you struggle with and analyze that area in the drawing. If you struggle with drawing lips that are smirking, look at a well-done drawing of a person with a smirk. How did the artist form the pencil lines and tones in an effective way? Then try to emulate at least part of the drawing for learning purposes. Your finished drawing may not match the original, but at least you are improving. Just remember this Confucius quote: \"If you shoot for the stars and hit the moon, it\'s okay.\"\r\n<h4>Compare What You See to Your Drawing Style</h4>\r\nIs it a clean and crisp drawing with all stray pencil marks erased, or is it a loose sketch with guidelines and stray marks still visible? Either method can be used on purpose by an artist to fit a certain style of work.\r\n\r\nLook at people drawings that match your current style AND drawings that are in a style very different from yours. Your own style may stay the same or you may find it evolving in a positive way over the years, becoming influenced by the inspiring works of fellow portrait artists.\r\n<h3>Where to Begin Looking at People Drawings</h3>\r\nSo as you can see, people drawings made by both beginner and experienced artists can be especially useful and informative, so use them whenever you can. Analyze them, admire them, and learn from them. You will notice your own talents improve over time as a result.\r\n\r\nThe places where you can view portrait work by other artists are too many to even begin to list. Why not begin with our own <a title=\"Portrait Galleries\" href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/category/portrait-galleries/\">portrait galleries</a> right here on LetsDrawPeople.com? It is a great starting place to view drawings of people by artists with varying levels of experience. The galleries will be updated regularly, so there will always be something new to view.\r\n\r\nIf you are interested in submitting your own drawings to an online portrait gallery of ours, click here to see how.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">[table id=1 /]</p>','Don\'t Sketch Another Person...Before Looking at People Drawings by Other Artists','','inherit','open','open','','1067-revision-v1','','','2014-05-28 06:13:45','2014-05-28 13:13:45','',1067,'http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/1067-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1092,2,'2014-05-28 06:17:52','2014-05-28 13:17:52','What gives you the inspiration to try something new?\r\n\r\nIs it watching someone do something incredible or fascinating?\r\n\r\nOr, maybe it\'s looking at something already created that you find interesting or amazing. You see it and think, \"Wow, I\'d love to be able to do that!\"\r\n\r\nWhether it is learning how to do something new or trying to make something new, most people get the desire to learn a new skill after seeing it done, or modeled, by someone else.\r\n\r\nWhen it comes to drawing people, many people who do not draw that often get inspired to take up the habit after seeing works of art by other artists.\r\n<h3>Drawing Under the Influence</h3>\r\nI can tell you from a personal standpoint that, long before I started watching people in the process of drawing, I saw completed images of drawn people everywhere. As a kid I saw them in sketch books my friends had, in books, magazines, posters, comic books, on television in the form of cartoons...you name it. I wanted to replicate those simple images of people. I remember even creating characters to my own fictitious comic book and cartoon series, writing out the story lines and drawing the characters in action poses on the pages. The artwork from these media sources <strong>influenced </strong>my own art.\r\n\r\nIt wasn\'t until I got much older that I discovered the possibilities of realistic people drawings completed in pencil. Once again, this came from stumbling across the works of other artists. Those works that I saw in books and galleries modeled the possibilities and inspired me to want to do the same. Once again, this work <strong>influenced </strong>me to create work like it...realistic pencil portraits.\r\n\r\nThe more I sketched or drew people and shared my work with family, friends, and others, the more I heard them respond that THEY would love to be able to do the same. Now my artwork was <strong>influencing </strong>theirs!\r\n\r\nJust like a recording artist grows up listening to music that influences the music s/he eventually records, a portrait artist has experience viewing artwork that influences the artwork s/he creates.\r\n<h3>But What If I Am Already Inspired?</h3>\r\nI assume that if you are on this website and reading this post, then you are already inspired to draw people. So, should you still look at people drawings done by other artists? <strong>Absolutely!</strong> There is much to learn by studying the works of other artists. Regardless of the ability level of the artist whose artwork you are viewing, you can still discover something regarding technique, method, subject matter, style, etc. that can cause you to reflect on your own work. You may even get reinspired to try a new approach with your artwork!\r\n\r\nI still like to take a look at sketches and drawings of people by other artists before I make a portrait drawing of my own. I am not saying it is necessary before every drawing you make. It is a good habit to at least take some time on a regular basis to sit down and study the works of other artists.\r\n<h3>What Should I Look For?</h3>\r\nWhile it is nice sometimes to just sit (or stand) back and admire artwork, it is best to view portraits with a purpose in mind. This is especially true if our goal is to learn from what we see and enhance our own people drawings. The following is an assembly of just a few things to look for while looking at drawings by other artists.\r\n<h4>Make Careful Observations</h4>\r\nHone your powers of observation. This means real-life people watching and looking at photographs of people, as well as portrait drawings and sketches of people.\r\n\r\nWatch how people look when they are moving and when they are still. Be aware of the nuances of their movements, the changes in their faces and bodies, how they hold their hands, how they cross their legs, how their feet and arms appear when they are walking, reading, gesturing or eating, etc.\r\n\r\nMake mental notes of all the obvious and subtle differences between like <a title=\"How to Draw Faces: Tips, Techniques and Short Tutorials\" href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/how-to-draw-faces-tips-techniques-and-short-tutorials/\">facial features</a>. How does one nose differ from another? What does an artist include in the drawing of eyes to relay character and personality? How do two different artists make unique representations of  similar hair styles? Be very mindful of the details.\r\n<h4>Identify Techniques the Artists Used</h4>\r\nSee if you can identify the <a title=\"Simple Drawing Techniques for Realistic Pencil Portraits\" href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/simple-drawing-techniques-for-realistic-pencil-portraits/\">techniques</a> an artist used to create a particular effect. Did the artist use graphite pencil, charcoal, or mixed media? Did the artist obtain a desired effect with a simple line drawing, or were several tones used? Did the artist leave behind any signs of basic shapes, guidelines, or grid lines to help get started? Was shading accomplished with pointillism, hatching, crosshatching, or circulism? Also look for things like positioning of subjects, use of perspective, and the use of light and color. Identifying an artist\'s technique and trying to replicate it to get the same effect can do wonders for building and sharpening your own skills.\r\n<h4>Note What You Want to Replicate - and What You Want to Avoid</h4>\r\nAs mentioned earlier, you should view people drawings by artists with a range of abilities. Look at simple sketches and detailed portraits that cover the spectrum.\r\n\r\nOn one end of the spectrum, look at drawings done at a skill level lower than yours. It does not matter if you look at a drawing and think \"I can draw better than that.\" Don\'t approach it with that attitude. It is okay to see things done in a drawing that you want to leave out of yours. Just remember, not everything that looks like a mistake to you is actually a mistake. Sometimes artists make parts of a drawing look a certain way for a reason. Better yet, look for the positives in a drawing. Quite often I see parts of a drawing that I\'d still like to replicate, even though the artist has been drawing for far fewer years than I have.\r\n\r\nOn the other end of the spectrum, look at drawings done at a skill level above yours. Look at what you already do in a similar fashion. Then look at what you struggle with and analyze that area in the drawing. If you struggle with drawing lips that are smirking, look at a well-done drawing of a person with a smirk. How did the artist form the pencil lines and tones in an effective way? Then try to emulate at least part of the drawing for learning purposes. Your finished drawing may not match the original, but at least you are improving. Just remember this Confucius quote: \"If you shoot for the stars and hit the moon, it\'s okay.\"\r\n<h4>Compare What You See to Your Drawing Style</h4>\r\nIs it a clean and crisp drawing with all stray pencil marks erased, or is it a loose sketch with guidelines and stray marks still visible? Either method can be used on purpose by an artist to fit a certain style of work.\r\n\r\nLook at people drawings that match your current style AND drawings that are in a style very different from yours. Your own style may stay the same or you may find it evolving in a positive way over the years, becoming influenced by the inspiring works of fellow portrait artists.\r\n<h3>Where to Begin Looking at People Drawings</h3>\r\nSo as you can see, people drawings made by both beginner and experienced artists can be especially useful and informative, so use them whenever you can. Analyze them, admire them, and learn from them. You will notice your own talents improve over time as a result.\r\n\r\nThe places where you can view portrait work by other artists are too many to even begin to list. Why not begin with our own <a title=\"Portrait Galleries\" href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/category/portrait-galleries/\">portrait galleries</a>? It is a great starting place to view drawings of people by artists with varying levels of experience. The galleries will be updated regularly, so there will always be something new to view.\r\n\r\nIf you are interested in submitting your own drawings to an online portrait gallery of ours, click here to see how.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">[table id=1 /]</p>','Don\'t Sketch Another Person...Before Looking at People Drawings by Other Artists','','inherit','open','open','','1067-revision-v1','','','2014-05-28 06:17:52','2014-05-28 13:17:52','',1067,'http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/1067-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1094,2,'2014-05-28 20:39:58','2014-05-29 03:39:58','HOW TO SHARE YOUR WORK','Share Your Work','','inherit','open','open','','1093-revision-v1','','','2014-05-28 20:39:58','2014-05-29 03:39:58','',1093,'http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/1093-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1095,2,'2013-07-28 15:38:46','2013-07-28 22:38:46','For whatever reason, the link you clicked on or the web address you are trying to reach has led you here...to our<strong> 404 Page Not Found</strong> notice.\r\n\r\nBut that\'s okay! We have some suggestions to help you find what you are looking for.\r\n\r\nFirst of all, you can try our <a title=\"Let\'s Draw People\" href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com\">home page</a>. It gives you a glimpse of some of the many informative people-drawing tips and tutorials throughout our site.\r\n\r\nAlternatively, use our navigation menu up top or one or the links at the right to browse tags and recent posts on how to draw people. We also have a search box in the upper-right corner of the website that might come in handy.\r\n\r\nIf all else fails, just <a title=\"Contact Us\" href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/contact-us/\">contact us</a> and let us know how to help. We will do whatever we can to fix the problem or steer you in the right direction!','Sorry...The Page You Are Looking For Isn\'t Here','','inherit','open','open','','686-revision-v1','','','2013-07-28 15:38:46','2013-07-28 22:38:46','',686,'http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/686-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1096,2,'2014-05-28 20:42:08','2014-05-29 03:42:08','For whatever reason, the link you clicked on or the web address you are trying to reach has led you here...to our<strong> 404 Page Not Found</strong> notice.\r\n\r\nBut that\'s okay! We have some suggestions to help you find what you are looking for.\r\n\r\nFirst of all, you can try our <a title=\"Let\'s Draw People\" href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com\">home page</a>. It gives you a glimpse of some of the many informative people-drawing tips and tutorials throughout our site.\r\n\r\nAlternatively, use our navigation menu up top or one or the links at the right to browse recent posts on how to draw people. We also have a search box in the upper-right corner of the website that might come in handy.\r\n\r\nIf all else fails, just <a title=\"Contact Us\" href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/contact-us/\">contact us</a> and let us know how to help. We will do whatever we can to fix the problem or steer you in the right direction!','Sorry...The Page You Are Looking For Isn\'t Here','','inherit','open','open','','686-revision-v1','','','2014-05-28 20:42:08','2014-05-29 03:42:08','',686,'http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/686-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(3523,2,'2017-05-21 18:51:56','2017-05-22 01:51:56',' ','','','publish','closed','closed','','3523','','','2017-08-02 04:49:08','2017-08-02 11:49:08','',286,'http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/?p=3523',3,'nav_menu_item','',0),(1098,2,'2014-05-28 21:10:08','2014-05-29 04:10:08','','people drawing','','inherit','open','open','','portrait-gallery-with-pic','','','2014-05-28 21:10:08','2014-05-29 04:10:08','',1067,'http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/portrait-gallery-with-pic.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(1099,2,'2014-05-28 21:11:09','2014-05-29 04:11:09','What gives you the inspiration to try something new?\r\n\r\nIs it watching someone do something incredible or fascinating?\r\n\r\nOr, maybe it\'s looking at something already created that you find interesting or amazing. You see it and think, \"Wow, I\'d love to be able to do that!\"\r\n\r\nWhether it is learning how to do something new or trying to make something new, most people get the desire to learn a new skill after seeing it done, or modeled, by someone else.\r\n\r\nWhen it comes to drawing people, many people who do not draw that often get inspired to take up the habit after seeing works of art by other artists.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/portrait-gallery-with-pic.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1098\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/portrait-gallery-with-pic.jpg\" alt=\"people drawing\" width=\"800\" height=\"690\" /></a>\r\n<h3>Drawing Under the Influence</h3>\r\nI can tell you from a personal standpoint that, long before I started watching people in the process of drawing, I saw completed images of drawn people everywhere. As a kid I saw them in sketch books my friends had, in books, magazines, posters, comic books, on television in the form of cartoons...you name it. I wanted to replicate those simple images of people. I remember even creating characters to my own fictitious comic book and cartoon series, writing out the story lines and drawing the characters in action poses on the pages. The artwork from these media sources <strong>influenced </strong>my own art.\r\n\r\nIt wasn\'t until I got much older that I discovered the possibilities of realistic people drawings completed in pencil. Once again, this came from stumbling across the works of other artists. Those works that I saw in books and galleries modeled the possibilities and inspired me to want to do the same. Once again, this work <strong>influenced </strong>me to create work like it...realistic pencil portraits.\r\n\r\nThe more I sketched or drew people and shared my work with family, friends, and others, the more I heard them respond that THEY would love to be able to do the same. Now my artwork was <strong>influencing </strong>theirs!\r\n\r\nJust like recording artists grow up listening to music that influence the music they eventually record, portrait artists have experience viewing artwork that influence the artwork they create.\r\n<h3>But What If I Am Already Inspired?</h3>\r\nI assume that if you are on this website and reading this post, then you are already inspired to draw people. So, should you still look at people drawings done by other artists? <strong>Absolutely!</strong> There is much to learn by studying the works of other artists. Regardless of the ability level of the artist whose artwork you are viewing, you can still discover something regarding technique, method, subject matter, style, etc. that can cause you to reflect on your own work. You may even get reinspired to try a new approach with your artwork!\r\n\r\nI still like to take a look at sketches and drawings of people by other artists before I make a portrait drawing of my own. I am not saying it is necessary before every drawing you make. It is a good habit to at least take some time on a regular basis to sit down and study the works of other artists.\r\n<h3>What Should I Look For?</h3>\r\nWhile it is nice sometimes to just sit (or stand) back and admire artwork, it is best to view portraits with a purpose in mind. This is especially true if our goal is to learn from what we see and enhance our own people drawings. The following is an assembly of just a few things to look for while looking at drawings by other artists.\r\n<h4>Make Careful Observations</h4>\r\nHone your powers of observation. This means real-life people watching and looking at photographs of people, as well as portrait drawings and sketches of people.\r\n\r\nWatch how people look when they are moving and when they are still. Be aware of the nuances of their movements, the changes in their faces and bodies, how they hold their hands, how they cross their legs, how their feet and arms appear when they are walking, reading, gesturing or eating, etc.\r\n\r\nMake mental notes of all the obvious and subtle differences between like <a title=\"How to Draw Faces: Tips, Techniques and Short Tutorials\" href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/how-to-draw-faces-tips-techniques-and-short-tutorials/\">facial features</a>. How does one nose differ from another? What does an artist include in the drawing of eyes to relay character and personality? How do two different artists make unique representations of  similar hair styles? Be very mindful of the details.\r\n<h4>Identify Techniques the Artists Used</h4>\r\nSee if you can identify the <a title=\"Simple Drawing Techniques for Realistic Pencil Portraits\" href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/simple-drawing-techniques-for-realistic-pencil-portraits/\">techniques</a> an artist used to create a particular effect. Did the artist use graphite pencil, charcoal, or mixed media? Did the artist obtain a desired effect with a simple line drawing, or were several tones used? Did the artist leave behind any signs of basic shapes, guidelines, or grid lines to help get started? Was shading accomplished with pointillism, hatching, crosshatching, or circulism? Also look for things like positioning of subjects, use of perspective, and the use of light and color. Identifying an artist\'s technique and trying to replicate it to get the same effect can do wonders for building and sharpening your own skills.\r\n<h4>Note What You Want to Replicate - and What You Want to Avoid</h4>\r\nAs mentioned earlier, you should view people drawings by artists with a range of abilities. Look at simple sketches and detailed portraits that cover the spectrum.\r\n\r\nOn one end of the spectrum, look at drawings done at a skill level lower than yours. It does not matter if you look at a drawing and think \"I can draw better than that.\" Don\'t approach it with that attitude. It is okay to see things done in a drawing that you want to leave out of yours. Just remember, not everything that looks like a mistake to you is actually a mistake. Sometimes artists make parts of a drawing look a certain way for a reason. Better yet, look for the positives in a drawing. Quite often I see parts of a drawing that I\'d still like to replicate, even though the artist has been drawing for far fewer years than I have.\r\n\r\nOn the other end of the spectrum, look at drawings done at a skill level above yours. Look at what you already do in a similar fashion. Then look at what you struggle with and analyze that area in the drawing. If you struggle with drawing lips that are smirking, look at a well-done drawing of a person with a smirk. How did the artist form the pencil lines and tones in an effective way? Then try to emulate at least part of the drawing for learning purposes. Your finished drawing may not match the original, but at least you are improving. Just remember this Confucius quote: \"If you shoot for the stars and hit the moon, it\'s okay.\"\r\n<h4>Compare What You See to Your Drawing Style</h4>\r\nIs it a clean and crisp drawing with all stray pencil marks erased, or is it a loose sketch with guidelines and stray marks still visible? Either method can be used on purpose by an artist to fit a certain style of work.\r\n\r\nLook at people drawings that match your current style AND drawings that are in a style very different from yours. Your own style may stay the same or you may find it evolving in a positive way over the years, becoming influenced by the inspiring works of fellow portrait artists.\r\n<h3>Where to Begin Looking at People Drawings</h3>\r\nSo as you can see, people drawings made by both beginner and experienced artists can be especially useful and informative, so use them whenever you can. Analyze them, admire them, and learn from them. You will notice your own talents improve over time as a result.\r\n\r\nThe places where you can view portrait work by other artists are too many to even begin to list. Why not begin with our own <a title=\"Portrait Galleries\" href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/category/portrait-galleries/\">portrait galleries</a>? It is a great starting place to view drawings of people by artists with varying levels of experience. The galleries will be updated regularly, so there will always be something new to view.\r\n\r\nIf you are interested in submitting your own drawings to an online portrait gallery of ours, <a title=\"Share Your Work\" href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/share-your-work/\">click here</a> to see how.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">[table id=1 /]</p>','Don\'t Sketch Another Person...Before Looking at People Drawings by Other Artists','','inherit','open','open','','1067-revision-v1','','','2014-05-28 21:11:09','2014-05-29 04:11:09','',1067,'http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/1067-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1100,2,'2014-05-28 21:30:41','2014-05-29 04:30:41','<h4>OUR MISSION</h4>\r\nWelcome! At <a title=\"Let\'s Draw People\" href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com\">Let\'s Draw People</a>, it is our mission to awaken the inner artist in everyday people (including YOU)...by drawing people! We believe that no matter which path in life you followed, you can rediscover and reignite that childhood passion of drawing you had when you were scribbling smiley faces and sketching stick figures. The reason we do what we do is to help other \"aspiring\" portrait artists who wish to improve their skills when it comes to drawing people.\r\n<h4>OUR GOAL</h4>\r\nOur goal is to build a community of people from all walks of life who commit to spending more time on what they have always enjoyed doing...drawing people! Our aim is for people who don\'t draw everyday to realize their true hidden talents and potential, to begin creating realistic pencil portraits that will amaze themselves and those they know and love.\r\n<h4>HOW WE DO IT</h4>\r\nMaybe you wish to learn how to draw something more advanced than a stick person. You wanted to learn, but life, jobs, and family got in the way, and now your kids can draw people better than you. Or, maybe you already have some artistic talent, but you always struggle when it comes to drawing people. You often say, \"Does her face look right to you?\" or \"I can\'t keep from drawing his hand crooked.\"\r\n\r\nWhether you are just starting to draw all over again or you have some experience, Let\'s Draw People lets you take your skills as an aspiring portrait artist to the next level. Here you will find tips and techniques to help you draw the human face and form in a variety of styles. We have informative articles, step-by-step tutorials and pictures, and how-to videos by a selection of artists that can accommodate your needs and abilities. As your skills develop, you may be able to eventually <a title=\"Share Your Work\" href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/share-your-work/\">share your work</a> on this site to have your artwork recognized and appreciated by our followers. Better yet, you may be able to become a contributing artist and author for us!\r\n<h4>HOW WE GOT STARTED</h4>\r\n<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/self-portrait-sketch.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft wp-image-1026 size-medium\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/self-portrait-sketch-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"self portrait sketch\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" /></a>Let\'s Draw People was founded by Jack Pearce, a guy who had a love for drawing ever since he was 3 years old and never really grew out of it. Although he loved drawing everything under the sun, Jack always had a special fascination with drawing people. The more Jack\'s skills developed, the more he wanted to focus on drawing people, especially realistic portraits in pencil (his favorite medium). Jack is NOT a professional artist. He chose to make his living in a very different career path. Even so, he has drawn many commissioned portraits for people wanting custom portrait artwork, and he still draws and sketches people in his spare time for fun.\r\n\r\nWhenever Jack does draw people, it triggers that childhood passion and desire to draw all the time. He formed Let\'s Draw People as a way to bring together others who have similar experiences, who have that wish of having the freedom to draw all day long as they so innocently did as kids. He formed Let\'s Draw People as a way to bring together aspiring portrait artists of all ability levels who want to share their knowledge and artwork, to help others enhance their skills, and to motivate each other to carve out more time for their passion for drawing, no matter how much life gets in the way.\r\n<h4>NOW, YOU GET STARTED!</h4>\r\n<a style=\"font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;\" title=\"Let\'s Draw People\" href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com\">Check back often</a><span style=\"font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;\"> to find new articles and videos that will help you to better understand how to draw people! Also, we invite you to join our growing social community on <a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/letsdrawpeople\" target=\"_blank\">Facebook</a>, <a href=\"http://www.pinterest.com/letsdrawpeople\" target=\"_blank\">Pinterest</a>, and <a href=\"http://www.youtube.com/user/letsdrawpeople\" target=\"_blank\">YouTube</a> to stay up-to-date on the latest articles, tutorials, and artwork!</span>','About Us','','inherit','open','open','','45-revision-v1','','','2014-05-28 21:30:41','2014-05-29 04:30:41','',45,'http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/45-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1101,2,'2014-05-29 05:08:48','2014-05-29 12:08:48','HOW TO SHARE YOUR WORK\r\n\r\n[nform id=\'4\']','Share Your Work','','inherit','open','open','','1093-revision-v1','','','2014-05-29 05:08:48','2014-05-29 12:08:48','',1093,'http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/1093-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1102,2,'2014-05-30 05:48:40','2014-05-30 12:48:40','<h4>OUR MISSION</h4>\r\nWelcome! At <a title=\"Let\'s Draw People\" href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com\">Let\'s Draw People</a>, it is our mission to awaken the inner artist in everyday people (including YOU)...by drawing people! We believe that no matter which path in life you followed, you can rediscover and reignite that childhood passion of drawing you had when you were scribbling smiley faces and sketching stick figures. The reason we do what we do is to help other \"aspiring\" portrait artists who wish to improve their skills when it comes to drawing people.\r\n<h4>OUR GOAL</h4>\r\nOur goal is to build a community of people from all walks of life who commit to spending more time on what they have always enjoyed doing...drawing people! Our aim is for people who don\'t draw everyday to realize their true hidden talents and potential, to begin creating realistic pencil portraits that will amaze themselves and those they know and love.\r\n<h4>HOW WE DO IT</h4>\r\nMaybe you wish to learn how to draw something more advanced than a stick person. You wanted to learn, but life, jobs, and family got in the way, and now your kids can draw people better than you. Or, maybe you already have some artistic talent, but you always struggle when it comes to drawing people. You often say, \"Does her face look right to you?\" or \"I can\'t keep from drawing his hand crooked.\"\r\n\r\nWhether you are just starting to draw all over again or you have some experience, Let\'s Draw People lets you take your skills as an aspiring portrait artist to the next level. Here you will find tips and techniques to help you draw the human face and form in a variety of styles. We have informative articles, step-by-step tutorials and pictures, and how-to videos by a selection of artists that can accommodate your needs and abilities. As your skills develop and your confidence builds, you may be able to <a title=\"Share Your Work\" href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/share-your-work/\">share your work</a> on this site to have your artwork recognized and appreciated by our followers. Better yet, you may be able to become a contributing artist and author for us!\r\n<h4>HOW WE GOT STARTED</h4>\r\n<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/self-portrait-sketch.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft wp-image-1026 size-medium\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/self-portrait-sketch-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"self portrait sketch\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" /></a>Let\'s Draw People was founded by Jack Pearce, a guy who had a love for drawing ever since he was 3 years old and never really grew out of it. Although he loved drawing everything under the sun, Jack always had a special fascination with drawing people. The more Jack\'s skills developed, the more he wanted to focus on drawing people, especially realistic portraits in pencil (his favorite medium). Jack is NOT a professional artist. He chose to make his living in a very different career path. Even so, he has drawn many commissioned portraits for people wanting custom portrait artwork, and he still draws and sketches people in his spare time for fun.\r\n\r\nWhenever Jack does draw people, it triggers that childhood passion and desire to draw all the time. He formed Let\'s Draw People as a way to bring together others who have similar experiences, who have that wish of having the freedom to draw all day long as they so innocently did as kids. He formed Let\'s Draw People as a way to bring together aspiring portrait artists of all ability levels who want to share their knowledge and artwork, to help others enhance their skills, and to motivate each other to carve out more time for their passion for drawing, no matter how much life gets in the way.\r\n<h4>NOW, YOU GET STARTED!</h4>\r\n<a style=\"font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;\" title=\"Let\'s Draw People\" href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com\">Check back often</a><span style=\"font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;\"> to find new articles and videos that will help you to better understand how to draw people! Also, we invite you to join our growing social community on <a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/letsdrawpeople\" target=\"_blank\">Facebook</a>, <a href=\"http://www.pinterest.com/letsdrawpeople\" target=\"_blank\">Pinterest</a>, and <a href=\"http://www.youtube.com/user/letsdrawpeople\" target=\"_blank\">YouTube</a> to stay up-to-date on the latest articles, tutorials, and artwork!</span>','About Us','','inherit','open','open','','45-revision-v1','','','2014-05-30 05:48:40','2014-05-30 12:48:40','',45,'http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/45-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1104,2,'2014-05-30 06:06:23','2014-05-30 13:06:23','<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Did you create a portrait drawing that you are very proud of? Would it be a perfect fit for one of the portrait galleries below?</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">[table id=1 /]</p>\r\nOr, would it fit well in a new portrait gallery that you could suggest?\r\n\r\nIf you made an awesome drawing of a person or people, then you should submit your drawing to us for placement in a portrait gallery!\r\n\r\nyou must be the artist that personally created the work. you cannot submit something drawn by someone else\r\n\r\noriginal work or work created by you with the help of a tutorial\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nother requirements are listed on the submission form below\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">[nform id=\'4\']</p>','Share Your Work in a Portrait Gallery!','','inherit','open','open','','1093-revision-v1','','','2014-05-30 06:06:23','2014-05-30 13:06:23','',1093,'http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/1093-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1105,2,'2014-05-30 06:40:41','2014-05-30 13:40:41','<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Did you create a portrait drawing that you are very proud of? Would it be a perfect fit for one of the portrait galleries below?</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">[table id=1 /]</p>\r\nOr, would it fit well in a new portrait gallery that you could suggest?\r\n\r\nIf you made an awesome drawing of a person or people, then you should submit your drawing to us for placement in a portrait gallery!\r\n\r\n<span class=\"ng-scope\">we choose one daily drawing at random to be added to a gallery. We choose from artwork submitted to our site within the last 30 days. </span>\r\n\r\nWe will notify you by email if your drawing is selected. We will also post your drawing on our Facebook page.\r\n\r\n<span class=\"ng-scope\">Drawings and files must meet our </span>specifications<span class=\"ng-scope\"> in order to be considered. </span>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>you must be the artist that personally created the work. you cannot submit something drawn by someone else</li>\r\n	<li>original work or work created by you with the help of a tutorial</li>\r\n	<li>other requirements are listed on the submission form below</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"> [nform id=\'4\']</p>','Share Your Work in a Portrait Gallery!','','inherit','open','open','','1093-revision-v1','','','2014-05-30 06:40:41','2014-05-30 13:40:41','',1093,'http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/1093-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1106,2,'2014-05-30 22:40:18','2014-05-31 05:40:18','<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Did you create a portrait drawing that you are very proud of? Would it be a perfect fit for one of the portrait galleries below?</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">[table id=1 /]</p>\r\nOr, would it fit well in a new portrait gallery that you could suggest?\r\n\r\nIf you made an awesome drawing of a person or people, then you should submit your drawing to us for placement in a portrait gallery!\r\n\r\n<span class=\"ng-scope\">As long as we have a selection of drawings, we choose one daily drawing at random to be added to a gallery. We choose from artwork submitted to our site within the last 30 days. </span>\r\n\r\nWe will notify you by email if your drawing is selected. We will also post your drawing on our <a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/letsdrawpeople\" target=\"_blank\">Facebook page</a>.\r\n\r\n<span class=\"ng-scope\">Drawings and files must meet our </span>specifications<span class=\"ng-scope\"> in order to be considered:</span>\r\n<ol>\r\n	<li>You must be the artist that personally created the work. You cannot submit something drawn by someone else.</li>\r\n	<li>Only submit original work or work created by you with the help of a tutorial.</li>\r\n	<li>Submit work that was hand-drawn with pencil or a similar medium, not painted or done primarily with computer software.</li>\r\n	<li>The length (longest part) of an image should be between 400 (minimum) and 800 (maximum) pixels.</li>\r\n</ol>\r\nOther requirements are listed on the submission form below.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"> [nform id=\'4\']</p>','Share Your Work in a Portrait Gallery!','','inherit','open','open','','1093-revision-v1','','','2014-05-30 22:40:18','2014-05-31 05:40:18','',1093,'http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/1093-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1107,2,'2014-05-30 22:47:34','2014-05-31 05:47:34','<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Did you create a portrait drawing that you are very proud of? Would it be a perfect fit for one of the portrait galleries below?</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">[table id=1 /]</p>\r\nOr, would it fit well in a new portrait gallery that you could suggest?\r\n\r\nIf you made an awesome drawing of a person or people, then you should submit your drawing to us for placement in a portrait gallery!\r\n\r\n<span class=\"ng-scope\">As long as we have a selection of drawings, we choose one daily drawing at random to be added to a gallery. We choose from artwork submitted to our site within the last 30 days. </span>\r\n\r\nWe will notify you by email if your drawing is selected. We will also post your drawing on our <a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/letsdrawpeople\" target=\"_blank\">Facebook page</a>.\r\n\r\n<span class=\"ng-scope\">Drawings and files must meet our </span>specifications<span class=\"ng-scope\"> in order to be considered:</span>\r\n<ol>\r\n	<li>You must be the artist that personally created the work. You cannot submit something drawn by someone else.</li>\r\n	<li>Only submit original work or work created by you with the help of a tutorial.</li>\r\n	<li>Submit work that was <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">drawn</span> by hand with pencil or a similar medium, not painted or done primarily with computer software.</li>\r\n	<li>The length (longest part) of an image should be between 400 (minimum) and 800 (maximum) pixels.</li>\r\n</ol>\r\nOther requirements are listed on the submission form below.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"> [nform id=\'4\']</p>','Share Your Work in a Portrait Gallery!','','inherit','open','open','','1093-revision-v1','','','2014-05-30 22:47:34','2014-05-31 05:47:34','',1093,'http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/1093-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1109,2,'2014-05-30 23:26:30','2014-05-31 06:26:30','<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Did you create a portrait drawing that you are very proud of? Would it be a perfect fit for one of the portrait galleries below?</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">[table id=1 /]</p>\r\nOr, would it fit well in a new portrait gallery that you could suggest?\r\n\r\nIf you made an awesome drawing of a person or people, then you should submit your drawing to us for placement in a portrait gallery!\r\n\r\n<span class=\"ng-scope\">As long as we have a selection of drawings, we choose one daily drawing at random to be added to a gallery. We choose from artwork submitted to our site within the last 30 days. </span>\r\n\r\nWe will notify you by email if your drawing is selected. We will also post your drawing on our <a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/letsdrawpeople\" target=\"_blank\">Facebook page</a>.\r\n\r\n<span class=\"ng-scope\">Drawings and files must meet our </span>specifications<span class=\"ng-scope\"> in order to be considered:</span>\r\n<ol>\r\n	<li>You must be the artist that personally created the work. You cannot submit something drawn by someone else.</li>\r\n	<li>Only submit original work or work created by you with the help of a tutorial.</li>\r\n	<li>Submit work that was <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">drawn</span> by hand with pencil or a similar medium, not painted or done primarily with computer software.</li>\r\n	<li>The length (longest part) of an image should be between 300 (minimum) and 800 (maximum) pixels.</li>\r\n</ol>\r\nOther requirements are listed on the submission form below.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"> [nform id=\'4\']</p>','Share Your Work in a Portrait Gallery!','','inherit','open','open','','1093-revision-v1','','','2014-05-30 23:26:30','2014-05-31 06:26:30','',1093,'http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/1093-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1110,2,'2014-05-31 09:34:52','2014-05-31 16:34:52','<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Did you create a portrait drawing that you are very proud of? Would it be a perfect fit for one of the portrait galleries below?</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">[table id=1 /]</p>\r\nOr, would it fit well in a new portrait gallery that you could suggest?\r\n\r\nIf you made an awesome drawing of a person or people, then you should submit your drawing to us for placement in a portrait gallery!\r\n\r\n<span class=\"ng-scope\">As long as we have a selection of drawings, we choose one daily drawing at random to be added to a gallery. We choose from artwork submitted to our site within the last 30 days. </span>\r\n\r\nWe will notify you by email if your drawing is selected. We will also post your drawing on our <a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/letsdrawpeople\" target=\"_blank\">Facebook page</a>!\r\n\r\n<span class=\"ng-scope\">Drawings and files must meet our </span>specifications<span class=\"ng-scope\"> in order to be considered:</span>\r\n<ol>\r\n	<li>You must be the artist that personally created the work. You cannot submit something drawn by someone else.</li>\r\n	<li>Only submit original work or work created by you with the help of a tutorial.</li>\r\n	<li>Submit work that was <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">drawn</span> by hand with pencil or a similar medium, not painted or done primarily with computer software.</li>\r\n	<li>The length (longest part) of an image should be between 300 (minimum) and 800 (maximum) pixels.</li>\r\n</ol>\r\nOther requirements are listed on the submission form below.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"> [nform id=\'4\']</p>','Share Your Work in a Portrait Gallery!','','inherit','open','open','','1093-revision-v1','','','2014-05-31 09:34:52','2014-05-31 16:34:52','',1093,'http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/1093-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1111,2,'2014-05-31 09:36:16','2014-05-31 16:36:16','<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Did you create a portrait drawing that you are very proud of? Would it be a perfect fit for one of the portrait galleries below?</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">[table id=1 /]</p>\r\nOr, would it fit well in a new portrait gallery that you could suggest?\r\n\r\nIf you made an awesome drawing of a person or people, then you should submit your drawing to us for placement in a portrait gallery!\r\n\r\n<span class=\"ng-scope\">As long as we have a selection of drawings, we choose one daily drawing at random to be added to a gallery. We choose from artwork submitted to our site within the last 30 days. </span>\r\n\r\nWe will notify you by email if your drawing is selected. We will also post your drawing on our <a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/letsdrawpeople\" target=\"_blank\">Facebook page</a>!\r\n\r\n<span class=\"ng-scope\">Drawings and files must meet our </span>specifications<span class=\"ng-scope\"> in order to be considered:</span>\r\n<ol>\r\n	<li>You must be the artist that personally created the work. You cannot submit something drawn by someone else.</li>\r\n	<li>Only submit original work or work created by you with the help of a tutorial.</li>\r\n	<li>Submit work that was <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">drawn</span> by hand with pencil or a similar medium, not painted or done primarily with computer software.</li>\r\n	<li>The length (long side) of an image should be between 300 (minimum) and 800 (maximum) pixels.</li>\r\n</ol>\r\nOther requirements are listed on the submission form below.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"> [nform id=\'4\']</p>','Share Your Work in a Portrait Gallery!','','inherit','open','open','','1093-revision-v1','','','2014-05-31 09:36:16','2014-05-31 16:36:16','',1093,'http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/1093-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1112,2,'2014-05-31 09:39:45','2014-05-31 16:39:45','<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Did you create a portrait drawing that you are very proud of? Would it be a perfect fit for one of the portrait galleries below?</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">[table id=1 /]</p>\r\nOr, would it fit well in a new portrait gallery that you could suggest?\r\n\r\nIf you made an awesome drawing of a person or people, then you should submit your drawing to us for placement in a portrait gallery!\r\n\r\n<span class=\"ng-scope\">As long as we have a selection of drawings, we choose one daily drawing at random to be added to a gallery. We choose from artwork submitted to our site within the last 30 days. </span>\r\n\r\nWe will notify you by email if your drawing is selected. We will also post your drawing on our <a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/letsdrawpeople\" target=\"_blank\">Facebook page</a>!\r\n\r\n<span class=\"ng-scope\">Drawings and files must meet our </span>specifications<span class=\"ng-scope\"> in order to be considered:</span>\r\n<ol>\r\n	<li>You must be the artist that personally created the work. You cannot submit something drawn by someone else.</li>\r\n	<li>Only submit original work or work created by you with the help of a tutorial.</li>\r\n	<li>Submit work that was <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">drawn</span> by hand with pencil or a similar medium, not painted or done primarily with computer software.</li>\r\n	<li>The height or width (whichever is longer) of an image should be between 300 and 800 pixels.</li>\r\n</ol>\r\nOther requirements are listed on the submission form below.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"> [nform id=\'4\']</p>','Share Your Work in a Portrait Gallery!','','inherit','open','open','','1093-revision-v1','','','2014-05-31 09:39:45','2014-05-31 16:39:45','',1093,'http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/1093-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1113,2,'2014-05-31 10:01:01','2014-05-31 17:01:01','You can contact us by email at support@letsdrawpeople.com or by phone at 702-708-1357.\r\n\r\n<address>Let\'s Draw People</address><address>3053 West Craig Road</address><address>Suite E # 202</address><address>North Las Vegas, NV 89032</address>We would love to hear from you! For the quickest reply, please use the form below to contact us anytime. We look forward to responding to your questions or comments!\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #800000;\">Questions: </span>Ask us any questions you have about any part of the website or what we do.\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #800000;\">Website Feedback: </span>Let us know what you love about our site and what could make it better.\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #800000;\">Tutorial Suggestions: </span>Which kind of people-drawing tutorials would you like to see more of on our site?\r\n\r\n[nform id=\'1\']','Contact Us','','inherit','open','open','','15-revision-v1','','','2014-05-31 10:01:01','2014-05-31 17:01:01','',15,'http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/15-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1114,2,'2014-06-19 09:39:40','2014-06-19 16:39:40','<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"color: #565656;\"><a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/how-to-draw-glasses-on-a-person.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft wp-image-1241 size-medium\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/how-to-draw-glasses-on-a-person-300x226.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"226\" /></a>Do you have trouble drawing glasses? For most beginning artists (and even some more experienced ones), drawing glasses on a person is a constant sticking point that holds up completion of the drawing.</p>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"color: #565656;\"><a href=\"http://www.mangatutorials.com/tut/glasses.php\" target=\"_blank\">In this article</a> by Rio, the task of drawing glasses is simplified for beginners. Some common misconceptions about drawing glasses are addressed and corrected. We also see easily applicable techniques for how to draw glasses on a person in frontal view, quarter view, and side view.</p>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"color: #565656;\">One common misconception Rio tells us is \"When it comes to drawing glasses, perspective does not apply.\" He goes on to explain the reason for this, as well as the exception to the rule.</p>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"color: #565656;\">Even though this article is directed at people who draw manga, I find the concepts very useful and applicable to those who draw people in more realistic styles. The article also makes several references to giving the glasses a realistic look.</p>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"color: #565656;\">Still, do not expect to see methods for ultra-realism or how to create detailed effects on the lenses or frames. Again, the tips are very basic and geared toward simple sketches and beginning artists.</p>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"color: #565656;\"><a href=\"http://www.mangatutorials.com/tut/glasses.php\" target=\"_blank\">Read the full article here for more on how to draw glasses.</a></p>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"color: #565656;\">What is the hardest part about drawing glasses for you? Leave a comment below and let us know your thoughts!</p>','See How Easily You Can Draw Glasses on a Person','','publish','open','open','','see-how-easily-you-can-draw-glasses-on-a-person','','','2014-06-19 20:44:35','2014-06-20 03:44:35','',0,'http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/?p=1114',0,'post','',0),(1115,2,'2014-05-31 21:30:59','2014-06-01 04:30:59','<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"color: #565656;\">Do you have trouble drawing glasses? For most beginning artists (and even some more experienced ones), drawing glasses on a person is a constant sticking point that holds up completion of the drawing. <a href=\"http://www.mangatutorials.com/tut/glasses.php\" target=\"_blank\">In this article</a> by Rio, the task of drawing glasses is simplified for beginners. Some common misconceptions about drawing glasses are addressed and corrected. We also see easily applicable techniques for how to draw glasses on a person in frontal view, quarter view, and side view.</p>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"color: #565656;\">One common misconception Rio tells us is \"When it comes to drawing glasses, perspective does not apply.\" He goes on to explain the reason for this, as well as the exception to the rule.</p>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"color: #565656;\">Even though this article is directed at people who draw manga, I find the concepts very useful and applicable to those who draw people in more realistic styles. The article also makes several references to giving the glasses a realistic look. Still, do not expect to see methods for ultra-realism or how to create detailed effects on the lenses or frames. Again, the tips are very basic and geared toward simple sketches and beginning artists.</p>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"color: #565656;\"><a href=\"http://www.mangatutorials.com/tut/glasses.php\" target=\"_blank\">Read the full article here for more on how to draw glasses.</a></p>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"color: #565656;\">What is the hardest part about drawing glasses for you? Leave a comment below and let us know your thoughts!</p>','See How Easily You Can Draw Glasses on a Person','','inherit','open','open','','1114-revision-v1','','','2014-05-31 21:30:59','2014-06-01 04:30:59','',1114,'http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/1114-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1117,2,'2014-05-31 21:41:09','2014-06-01 04:41:09','<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"color: #565656;\"><a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/how-to-draw-glasses-on-a-person.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-1116\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/how-to-draw-glasses-on-a-person-250x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"250\" height=\"300\" /></a>Do you have trouble drawing glasses? For most beginning artists (and even some more experienced ones), drawing glasses on a person is a constant sticking point that holds up completion of the drawing. <a href=\"http://www.mangatutorials.com/tut/glasses.php\" target=\"_blank\">In this article</a> by Rio, the task of drawing glasses is simplified for beginners. Some common misconceptions about drawing glasses are addressed and corrected. We also see easily applicable techniques for how to draw glasses on a person in frontal view, quarter view, and side view.</p>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"color: #565656;\">One common misconception Rio tells us is \"When it comes to drawing glasses, perspective does not apply.\" He goes on to explain the reason for this, as well as the exception to the rule.</p>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"color: #565656;\">Even though this article is directed at people who draw manga, I find the concepts very useful and applicable to those who draw people in more realistic styles. The article also makes several references to giving the glasses a realistic look. Still, do not expect to see methods for ultra-realism or how to create detailed effects on the lenses or frames. Again, the tips are very basic and geared toward simple sketches and beginning artists.</p>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"color: #565656;\"><a href=\"http://www.mangatutorials.com/tut/glasses.php\" target=\"_blank\">Read the full article here for more on how to draw glasses.</a></p>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"color: #565656;\">What is the hardest part about drawing glasses for you? Leave a comment below and let us know your thoughts!</p>','See How Easily You Can Draw Glasses on a Person','','inherit','open','open','','1114-revision-v1','','','2014-05-31 21:41:09','2014-06-01 04:41:09','',1114,'http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/1114-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1118,2,'2014-05-31 21:43:08','2014-06-01 04:43:08','<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"color: #565656;\"><a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/how-to-draw-glasses-on-a-person.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft wp-image-1116 size-full\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/how-to-draw-glasses-on-a-person.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"401\" height=\"480\" /></a>Do you have trouble drawing glasses? For most beginning artists (and even some more experienced ones), drawing glasses on a person is a constant sticking point that holds up completion of the drawing. <a href=\"http://www.mangatutorials.com/tut/glasses.php\" target=\"_blank\">In this article</a> by Rio, the task of drawing glasses is simplified for beginners. Some common misconceptions about drawing glasses are addressed and corrected. We also see easily applicable techniques for how to draw glasses on a person in frontal view, quarter view, and side view.</p>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"color: #565656;\">One common misconception Rio tells us is \"When it comes to drawing glasses, perspective does not apply.\" He goes on to explain the reason for this, as well as the exception to the rule.</p>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"color: #565656;\">Even though this article is directed at people who draw manga, I find the concepts very useful and applicable to those who draw people in more realistic styles. The article also makes several references to giving the glasses a realistic look. Still, do not expect to see methods for ultra-realism or how to create detailed effects on the lenses or frames. Again, the tips are very basic and geared toward simple sketches and beginning artists.</p>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"color: #565656;\"><a href=\"http://www.mangatutorials.com/tut/glasses.php\" target=\"_blank\">Read the full article here for more on how to draw glasses.</a></p>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"color: #565656;\">What is the hardest part about drawing glasses for you? Leave a comment below and let us know your thoughts!</p>','See How Easily You Can Draw Glasses on a Person','','inherit','open','open','','1114-revision-v1','','','2014-05-31 21:43:08','2014-06-01 04:43:08','',1114,'http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/1114-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1119,2,'2014-06-01 19:26:08','2014-06-02 02:26:08','<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/nirma.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-73\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/nirma-221x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"221\" height=\"300\" /></a>Have you always wanted to draw a realistic human face? Many people feel anxious if they are asked to draw people because they fear that their facial drawing will bear no likeness to the person. Portraiture is the art of creating portraits. A portrait can be defined as a drawing, painting, or photograph of a particular person. In short, portraits are two-dimensional artistic representations of the three dimensional human face.  Drawing a person is not as hard as it looks, but many find capturing the likeness is the most difficult part of facial drawing.  A good pencil sketch of the human face should capture the likeness using perspective, proportion, accurate shading, and contours. So, let\'s find out how to draw people and explore various ways of bringing portraiture to life.\r\n\r\nBut first things first…don\'t be a bad workman who blames his tools. Invest in some good art materials and learn to use them in the right way.  Listed below are some of the main art materials used to create good pencil drawings.\r\n<h3>Tools Used to Draw Realistically</h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>Good quality acid-free drawing paper</li>\r\n	<li>A high-quality mechanical pencil</li>\r\n	<li>A boxed set of pencils (offers a selection of different pencils that will help you to achieve a variety of results)</li>\r\n	<li>A pencil sharpening tool</li>\r\n	<li>Kneaded erasers</li>\r\n	<li>A blending stump or a tortillion</li>\r\n	<li>A can of fixative spray</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nYou will use <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">these and other tools</span> as you delve more and more into drawing in pencil. For now, let\'s take a brief moment to chat about just the drawing implements mentioned above.\r\n\r\nWhen you begin to sketch your first portrait, you will make mistakes but errors can be rubbed out time and time again if you use quality paper. Cheap erasers work but they are not as effective as a kneaded eraser. Sharp pencils are easier to work with, so buy a good quality pencil sharpener or use a high-quality mechanical pencil with graphite lead. Pencil is a great medium and pencil art can be rubbed with blending stumps to create light and shade. The finished artwork should be sprayed with a fixative to protect it and to prevent it from yellowing and smudging.\r\n<h3>Helpful Drawing Techniques for Drawing People</h3>\r\nNow we can move on to discuss some common drawing techniques. Some of the most popular techniques used in drawing include:\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>Contour lines</li>\r\n	<li>Hatching and crosshatching</li>\r\n	<li>Smooth shading</li>\r\n	<li>Circles and scribbles</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nWhy use these <a title=\"Simple Drawing Techniques for Realistic Pencil Portraits\" href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/simple-drawing-techniques-for-realistic-pencil-portraits/\">techniques</a> when learning how to draw? Contour lines give drawings shape and volume, and these lines can be used to create the outline when you draw a body or a face. Hatching and crosshatching are ways of creating different tones, and meticulous hatching helps to make a portrait look realistic. Smooth shading can create a subtle or deep tonal change, and this is one of the main drawing techniques used to introduce depth into artwork. Circles and scribbles will make your sketch look looser, and this simple drawing technique creates contrast.\r\n\r\nSo, you want to draw a face, but you know nothing about the techniques mentioned above?\r\n\r\nBudding artists should <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">watch</span> some of the many pencil drawing tutorials that can be found online. Useful online tutorials include realistic pencil drawing techniques, such as learning how to blend and basic pencil shading. When you have grasped the basics of pencil drawing, move on and watch artists draw portraits in step-by-step tutorials. Top online drawing tutorials include tips and tricks for general portraiture and how to create realistic pencil portraits.\r\n\r\nIt can be equally as helpful to watch videos of artists drawing people that are NOT tutorials with everything spelled out in steps. Often times, there is much to be learned from just watching an artist in action and closely observing which techniques are used.\r\n\r\nThink you HAVE to see step-by-step directions or videos of artists in action to learn techniques? Think again! Although tutorials and videos are extremely helpful, you might also be surprised to find out how much you can learn by just examining already completed work. <a title=\"Don’t Sketch Another Person…Before Looking at People Drawings by Other Artists\" href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/dont-sketch-another-person-before-looking-at-people-drawings-by-other-artists/\">Study drawings of people</a> completed by other artists. Look for styles you like and try to duplicate the techniques you think they used. Some of the most famous artists became famous by studying the works of masters that came before them. Just remember, you can just as well learn from an artist who is not yet a master. All artists have something valuable to share.\r\n<h3>Draw a Face Step-By-Step<b> </b></h3>\r\n<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/030596.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-751 alignright\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/030596-232x300.jpg\" alt=\"030596\" width=\"232\" height=\"300\" /></a>Following are a few basic guidelines to keep in mind when it comes to drawing faces. Try these out by referring to a photograph, or just draw a random person from your imagination!\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>Human heads are not circular. Always remember that humans have egg-shaped faces. Begin your sketch by creating an oval outline that tapers towards the bottom.</li>\r\n	<li>Map out the facial proportions by drawing a faint line down the center of the oval and a fine horizontal line through the center of the face.</li>\r\n	<li>Position the nose on the face by penciling a dividing line in the center of the lower half of the face. The lines that have been drawn on the bottom half of the face should form a cross. The base of the nose should be penciled in at the top of the center of the cross and one nostril will be sketched at either side.</li>\r\n	<li>Draw the mouth onto the face using a fine pencil line in between the base of the nose and the bottom of the chin. The bottom lip should sit on the dividing line just drawn. Create a line where the two lips meet (for a closed mouth), then move on to draw in the bottom and top lip lines.</li>\r\n	<li>Add the eyes to your facial drawing. The center of the eye sockets will be in line with the middle of the central horizontal line. Think of the eyeballs as two large circular balls, partially concealed behind the top and bottom eyelids. The eyebrow will sit on top and the cheekbone should rest on the bottom of the shape. Look closely at the eyes of the person you are drawing before drawing in the shapes. Some people have large round eyes and others have almond-shaped eyes, so draw your eyes accordingly. In general, the central space left between the eyes should be equivalent to the width of one eye. Remember, the iris of the eye is made up of many different shades.</li>\r\n	<li>Draw in the eyelids. The eyelid should be drawn in over the top of the eye and the base of the lid will come down to cover the very top of the iris. Use some of the shading techniques mentioned earlier to define the shape of the eye socket.</li>\r\n	<li>When you are satisfied with the facial shape and features you can add the neck, ears, and hair to the face.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nAlthough there is <a title=\"How to Draw Faces: Tips, Techniques and Short Tutorials\" href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/how-to-draw-faces-tips-techniques-and-short-tutorials/\">more to learn</a>, these tips will hopefully give you a helpful start with how to draw faces. But humans have more than just a head and a face. People have bodies and wear clothes. If you want to learn more about methods of sketching bodies and people in clothes, please read on.\r\n<h3>Drawing the Human Form</h3>\r\n<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/how-to-draw-people-figure.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-964 alignright\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/how-to-draw-people-figure-182x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"182\" height=\"300\" /></a></span><a title=\"Keeping it Simple: The Straight Forward Step-By-Step Guide to Drawing the Body\" href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/keeping-it-simple-the-straight-forward-step-by-step-guide-to-drawing-the-body/\">Sketching the human body</a> in all positions is commonly referred to as \"figure drawing\" and there are many different ways of drawing the human body. Different types of figure drawing include:\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>Sketching</li>\r\n	<li>Life drawing</li>\r\n	<li>Emotive drawing</li>\r\n	<li>Perspective drawing</li>\r\n	<li>Illustration drawing</li>\r\n	<li>Diagrammatic drawing</li>\r\n	<li>Analytic drawing</li>\r\n	<li>Geometric drawing</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nA sketch is an informal drawing and figure sketching helps us to learn how to draw a realistic human figure. Lots of amateur artists enjoy drawing the human figure by studying a live model and life drawing is an essential part of art. People have personalities and characters and emotive drawing is used to express the subject\'s personality. Perspective drawing represents scale, eye-level, surface, planes, light, space and volume. An illustrative drawing is a piece of artwork that comes from a photograph, painting or sketch whereas a diagrammatic drawing is a well-planned piece of art. An analytic drawing of a person will be realistic. The person will be drawn in proportion. Those who find it hard to draw realistic figures may get on well with geometric figure drawing.\r\n\r\nAdditionally, when you are drawing people you should obviously keep in mind the differences between men and women. For example, when <a title=\"How To Draw Women That Really Look Like Women\" href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/how-to-draw-women-that-really-look-like-women/\">drawing a woman</a>, you will draw smoother, more graceful features. You will draw a proportionately larger pelvis and slender shoulders. When <a title=\"So, You Want To Draw Guys? Here Is How To Draw A Man\" href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/so-you-want-to-draw-guys-here-is-how-to-draw-a-man/\">drawing a man</a>, you will draw features with a more rugged, muscular appearance. You will draw broader shoulders and a proportionately larger rib cage.\r\n<h3>Drawing Clothing</h3>\r\n<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/how-to-draw-clothes-clothed-figure.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-938 alignright\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/how-to-draw-clothes-clothed-figure-211x300.jpg\" alt=\"how to draw clothes clothed figure\" width=\"211\" height=\"300\" /></a>Look at some of the online images of people who are wearing clothes and you will see that every person wears their clothes differently. Artists who want to learn how to sketch people wearing clothing will have to examine the clothing closely. Take a close look, and you will see a recurrence of seven different kinds of folds:\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>Pipe</li>\r\n	<li>Zigzag</li>\r\n	<li>Half-lock</li>\r\n	<li>Spiral</li>\r\n	<li>Diaper</li>\r\n	<li>Drop</li>\r\n	<li>Inert</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nLearn how to apply <a title=\"Picture Perfect Clothing – A Beginner’s Guide to Sketching Clothes\" href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/picture-perfect-clothing-a-beginners-guide-to-sketching-clothes/\">design, details, and these folds</a>, and you can draw practically any type of clothing on a person!\r\n<h3>Draw Children Step-By Step</h3>\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_643\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"221\"]<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/ashley.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-643\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/ashley-221x300.jpg\" alt=\"&quot;Ashley&quot; by Jack Pearce\" width=\"221\" height=\"300\" /></a> \"Ashley\" by Jack Pearce[/caption]\r\n\r\nMany of us try to sketch our children because that drawing will act as a personal reminder of how much we love and cherish them. However, there are major differences between an adult’s face and a child\'s face. It is all too easy to make a young child look much older when drawn, so it pays to keep a drawing of a child simple. Let\'s look at an easy way to draw a child.\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>Sketch a small oval-shaped (but almost circular) head. The younger the child, the more circular the head will be.</li>\r\n	<li>Divide the small face into four using a vertical and a horizontal line.</li>\r\n	<li>Make large round eyes that rest on the horizontal guideline. The eyebrows sit above this line.</li>\r\n	<li>Create a small triangle to form the nose.</li>\r\n	<li>Draw a curved line to create the young mouth.</li>\r\n	<li>Add some thick bobbed hair (or thin hair, depending on the subject and age).</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nThis is a simple way to draw a child. The basic sketch is straightforward and the drawing is not detailed, but this easy way of drawing children works well for many. Now the more you <a title=\"Tips and Tricks for How to Draw Children\" href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/tips-and-tricks-for-how-to-draw-children/\">draw boys and girls of different ages</a>, the more you will realize other differences between babies, toddlers, school-age kids, and teenagers.\r\n<h3>Mastering the Art of Pencil Portraits</h3>\r\nItalian portrait artist <a title=\"The Photographic Pencil-Drawn Portraits of Franco Clun\" href=\"http://www.odditycentral.com/pics/the-photographic-pencil-drawn-portraits-of-franco-clun.html\" target=\"_blank\">Franco Clun</a> and Russian portrait artist <a title=\"Pencil Art by Olga Melamory Larionova\" href=\"http://www.cuded.com/2013/01/pencil-art-by-olga-melamory-larionova/\" target=\"_blank\">Olga Larionova</a> create incredibly realistic pencil drawings, yet they never took a formal art class. They are just two examples of how anyone from any background, with enough determination to consistently practice and learn, can eventually become a master portrait artist. Talented artists know how to bring their work to life, but you must never forget that every successful artist started out as an amateur.\r\n\r\nIt will take time to teach yourself how to draw people. In fact, it could take months or even years to master the craft at a level that you are satisfied with. But practice will improve your drawing, and the people that you draw will start to look more and more realistic. If at first you don\'t succeed, try, try and try again! You will see that if you practice on a regular basis, you will not need to wait months. You will realize small successes and make gradual progress with each drawing that will keep you motivated enough to keep at it!\r\n\r\nAmateur artists can learn how to draw people with confidence, and beginners shouldn\'t be afraid to make mistakes. The information found throughout <a title=\"Let\'s Draw People\" href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com\">this site</a> will help you to learn how to draw people, and more importantly, how to eventually become a skilled pencil portrait artist. Make use of our articles, tutorials, and videos, and then start enjoying and employing your artistic talents today!','Let\'s See How to Draw People','','inherit','open','open','','66-revision-v1','','','2014-06-01 19:26:08','2014-06-02 02:26:08','',66,'http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/66-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1121,2,'2014-06-05 04:47:56','2014-06-05 11:47:56','<iframe width=\"640\" height=\"480\" src=\"//www.youtube.com/embed/CgfuB38izSc?rel=0\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen></iframe>\n<br>\nOkay Everybody, if you want to know how to draw noses, here is a quick tutorial for how to draw a simple nose. It is a very generic nose looking straight ahead.\n<h3>Step 1: Sketch the Basic Shapes</h3>\nThink about each of the major parts of the nose as a shape. <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Lightly</span> draw these shapes to serve as your guidelines. Draw a long, narrow oval for the bridge and a circle at the bottom for the tip, overlapping the oval. You can draw two half-circles (or overlapping circles) for the nostrils. I often think of the nostrils as “parentheses” when I draw them!\n<h3><a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/nose01.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-741 size-medium\" style=\"border: 1px solid black;\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/nose01-260x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"260\" height=\"300\" /></a></h3>\n<h3>Step 2: Define the Bridge</h3>\nRemember to think of the bridge of the nose as three surfaces. You are going to define the two sides by drawing two light lines down the oval, and the front should take care of itself. The lines should curve away from each other at the top. Decide where the light is coming from. For this drawing, I decided it is coming from the right (our right). Sketch some heavier shading on the left side and some very light shading on the right.\n<h3><a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/nose02.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-742 size-medium\" style=\"border: 1px solid black;\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/nose02-267x300.jpg\" alt=\"nose02\" width=\"267\" height=\"300\" /></a></h3>\n<h3>Step 3: Form the Nostrils</h3>\nStart forming the nostrils by darkening up your (parentheses) guidelines. I usually don’t make perfectly formed parentheses, because the nostrils tend to flatten out at the bottom where they meet with the face. Start drawing along the bottom part of your circle to begin the nasal passages. You have to remember that that circle represents a ball of cartilage, and there is a little cartilage between the nasal passages too.\n<h3><a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/nose03.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-747 size-medium\" style=\"border: 1px solid black;\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/nose03-259x300.jpg\" alt=\"nose03\" width=\"259\" height=\"300\" /></a></h3>\n<h3>Step 4: Finish the Tip and Touch Up</h3>\nSo for the tip of the nose, I added a little shading to round out the ball and the top of the nostrils. Then I erased most of my guidelines; you know, those shapes we began with. Since this is a sketch, I sometimes like to leave a few guidelines and stray marks in. It can add style to your artwork.\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/nose04.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-748 size-medium\" style=\"border: 1px solid black;\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/nose04-248x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"248\" height=\"300\" /></a></p>\nSo there you have it…the basics for drawing a basic nose! Remember, noses come in many shapes and sizes, just as all facial features do. Still though, you can apply these basic techniques to fit any type of nose you want to draw! Keep practicing!','Tutorial for Drawing a Nose','','inherit','open','open','','85-autosave-v1','','','2014-06-05 04:47:56','2014-06-05 11:47:56','',85,'http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/85-autosave-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1120,2,'2014-06-04 05:26:35','2014-06-04 12:26:35','Okay Everybody, if you want to know how to draw noses, here is a quick tutorial for how to draw a simple nose. It is a very generic nose looking straight ahead.\r\n<h3>Step 1: Sketch the Basic Shapes</h3>\r\nThink about each of the major parts of the nose as a shape. <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Lightly</span> draw these shapes to serve as your guidelines. Draw a long, narrow oval for the bridge and a circle at the bottom for the tip, overlapping the oval. You can draw two half-circles (or overlapping circles) for the nostrils. I often think of the nostrils as “parentheses” when I draw them!\r\n<h3><a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/nose01.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-741 size-medium\" style=\"border: 1px solid black;\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/nose01-260x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"260\" height=\"300\" /></a></h3>\r\n<h3>Step 2: Define the Bridge</h3>\r\nRemember to think of the bridge of the nose as three surfaces. You are going to define the two sides by drawing two light lines down the oval, and the front should take care of itself. The lines should curve away from each other at the top. Decide where the light is coming from. For this drawing, I decided it is coming from the right (our right). Sketch some heavier shading on the left side and some very light shading on the right.\r\n<h3><a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/nose02.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-742 size-medium\" style=\"border: 1px solid black;\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/nose02-267x300.jpg\" alt=\"nose02\" width=\"267\" height=\"300\" /></a></h3>\r\n<h3>Step 3: Form the Nostrils</h3>\r\nStart forming the nostrils by darkening up your (parentheses) guidelines. I usually don’t make perfectly formed parentheses, because the nostrils tend to flatten out at the bottom where they meet with the face. Start drawing along the bottom part of your circle to begin the nasal passages. You have to remember that that circle represents a ball of cartilage, and there is a little cartilage between the nasal passages too.\r\n<h3><a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/nose03.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-747 size-medium\" style=\"border: 1px solid black;\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/nose03-259x300.jpg\" alt=\"nose03\" width=\"259\" height=\"300\" /></a></h3>\r\n<h3>Step 4: Finish the Tip and Touch Up</h3>\r\nSo for the tip of the nose, I added a little shading to round out the ball and the top of the nostrils. Then I erased most of my guidelines; you know, those shapes we began with. Since this is a sketch, I sometimes like to leave a few guidelines and stray marks in. It can add style to your artwork.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/nose04.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-748 size-medium\" style=\"border: 1px solid black;\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/nose04-248x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"248\" height=\"300\" /></a></p>\r\nSo there you have it…the basics for drawing a basic nose! Remember, noses come in many shapes and sizes, just as all facial features do. Still though, you can apply these basic techniques to fit any type of nose you want to draw! Keep practicing!','Tutorial for Drawing a Nose','','inherit','open','open','','85-revision-v1','','','2014-06-04 05:26:35','2014-06-04 12:26:35','',85,'http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/85-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1127,2,'2014-06-05 04:48:20','2014-06-05 11:48:20','<iframe src=\"//www.youtube.com/embed/CgfuB38izSc?rel=0\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"></iframe>\r\n\r\n\r\nOkay Everybody, if you want to know how to draw noses, here is a quick tutorial for how to draw a simple nose. It is a very generic nose looking straight ahead.\r\n<h3>Step 1: Sketch the Basic Shapes</h3>\r\nThink about each of the major parts of the nose as a shape. <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Lightly</span> draw these shapes to serve as your guidelines. Draw a long, narrow oval for the bridge and a circle at the bottom for the tip, overlapping the oval. You can draw two half-circles (or overlapping circles) for the nostrils. I often think of the nostrils as “parentheses” when I draw them!\r\n<h3><a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/nose01.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-741 size-medium\" style=\"border: 1px solid black;\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/nose01-260x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"260\" height=\"300\" /></a></h3>\r\n<h3>Step 2: Define the Bridge</h3>\r\nRemember to think of the bridge of the nose as three surfaces. You are going to define the two sides by drawing two light lines down the oval, and the front should take care of itself. The lines should curve away from each other at the top. Decide where the light is coming from. For this drawing, I decided it is coming from the right (our right). Sketch some heavier shading on the left side and some very light shading on the right.\r\n<h3><a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/nose02.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-742 size-medium\" style=\"border: 1px solid black;\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/nose02-267x300.jpg\" alt=\"nose02\" width=\"267\" height=\"300\" /></a></h3>\r\n<h3>Step 3: Form the Nostrils</h3>\r\nStart forming the nostrils by darkening up your (parentheses) guidelines. I usually don’t make perfectly formed parentheses, because the nostrils tend to flatten out at the bottom where they meet with the face. Start drawing along the bottom part of your circle to begin the nasal passages. You have to remember that that circle represents a ball of cartilage, and there is a little cartilage between the nasal passages too.\r\n<h3><a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/nose03.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-747 size-medium\" style=\"border: 1px solid black;\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/nose03-259x300.jpg\" alt=\"nose03\" width=\"259\" height=\"300\" /></a></h3>\r\n<h3>Step 4: Finish the Tip and Touch Up</h3>\r\nSo for the tip of the nose, I added a little shading to round out the ball and the top of the nostrils. Then I erased most of my guidelines; you know, those shapes we began with. Since this is a sketch, I sometimes like to leave a few guidelines and stray marks in. It can add style to your artwork.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/nose04.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-748 size-medium\" style=\"border: 1px solid black;\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/nose04-248x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"248\" height=\"300\" /></a></p>\r\nSo there you have it…the basics for drawing a basic nose! Remember, noses come in many shapes and sizes, just as all facial features do. Still though, you can apply these basic techniques to fit any type of nose you want to draw! Keep practicing!','Tutorial for Drawing a Nose','','inherit','open','open','','85-revision-v1','','','2014-06-05 04:48:20','2014-06-05 11:48:20','',85,'http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/85-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1128,2,'2014-06-05 05:06:38','2014-06-05 12:06:38','<iframe src=\"//www.youtube.com/embed/PjHB_fm1VTA?rel=0\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"></iframe>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/nose-tips.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-80\" title=\"nose tips\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/nose-tips-300x275.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"275\" /></a>If you have trouble when it comes to drawing noses, you are not alone. For many people, the nose seems to be a major sticking point. If you want to know how to draw noses better, just read the following tips!\r\n<h3>Placement</h3>\r\nAlthough noses do come in many shapes and sizes, they all have the same placement on the face. They are generally one eye-width wide and come down to halfway between the eyebrows and chin.\r\n<h3>Projection</h3>\r\nYou should study examples of different noses to see how they project from the face. Some noses seem to curve inward from between the eyes before the bridge comes out, and others can jut out quite prominently from the face.\r\n<h3>Bridge</h3>\r\nWhen drawing the bridge of the nose, be careful not to use solid lines on both sides. Your nose will look more cartoonish. Now if that is what you’re going for, then it’s fine. For a less cartoon-like nose, think of the bridge as three surfaces: the front with two sides sloping down to the face. I usually will note the light source and maybe put a very light, broken line on the lit side. On the other side, some light shading with short, slanted zig-zag lines works.\r\n<h3>Tip</h3>\r\nThink of the tip and bottom part of the nose as 3 little spheres. Just as with the bridge, think “light lines” when representing the tip.\r\n<h3>Nostrils</h3>\r\nDon’t forget to draw the little piece of cartilage below the tip that separates the nostrils. If you focus on drawing the surrounding skin and not the holes themselves, the nostrils will take care of themselves.\r\n\r\nSo, I know these are all common-knowledge facts about noses, but they are little things people sometimes forget to think about when drawing them. The next time you <a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/category/features/noses/\">draw a nose</a>, keep these tips in mind that apply to all noses, but also draw the unique characteristics of each part of the nose that will give individuality!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','Tips for How to Draw Noses','','inherit','open','open','','77-revision-v1','','','2014-06-05 05:06:38','2014-06-05 12:06:38','',77,'http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/77-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1129,2,'2014-06-05 05:19:18','2014-06-05 12:19:18','<iframe width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"//www.youtube.com/embed/cpQDGSG_9qk?rel=0\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen></iframe>\r\n\r\nHere is a speed drawing video I did of an elderly man in a hat, the brim shielding the bright sun from his eyes. I used a light box and grid to sketch the initial line drawing on Bristol board paper. Then I added the light and dark tones. Finally I blended in layers of detail. This drawing took me around 10 hours to complete. Depending on the amount of detail I chose to add, it could have easily taken fewer or many more hours! This video condenses the process into 5 minutes. Enjoy!\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_901\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"372\"]<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/elderly-man-in-hat-reference.jpg\"><img class=\" wp-image-901 \" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/elderly-man-in-hat-reference-681x1024.jpg\" alt=\" © Kelpfish | Dreamstime.com\" width=\"372\" height=\"559\" /></a> <strong> © <a href=\"http://www.dreamstime.com/kelpfish_info\">Kelpfish</a> | <a href=\"http://www.dreamstime.com/\">Dreamstime.com</a></strong>[/caption]\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/elderly-man-in-hat.jpg\"><img class=\"wp-image-902\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/elderly-man-in-hat.jpg\" alt=\"elderly man in hat\" width=\"456\" height=\"568\" /></a></p>','Detailed Speed Drawing of Elderly Man in a Hat','','inherit','open','open','','900-revision-v1','','','2014-06-05 05:19:18','2014-06-05 12:19:18','',900,'http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/900-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1130,2,'2014-06-05 05:23:44','2014-06-05 12:23:44','<iframe src=\"//www.youtube.com/embed/ehYHsGCYSH0?rel=0\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"></iframe>\r\n\r\nShoes can be quite tricky to draw, especially if you consider yourself a beginner. The good news is, there are a wide variety of shoes that exist for us to choose from. So I thought, what better way to begin learning how to draw shoes than to learn something simple? With that said, here is a lesson for drawing wedge high heel shoes. Here is a reference photo for us to draw. In case you are up for more of a challenge, the feet do come included!\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_856\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"320\"]<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/wedge-high-heel-shoes.jpg\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-856  \" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/wedge-high-heel-shoes.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"320\" height=\"480\" /></a> <strong> © <a href=\"http://www.dreamstime.com/vukvuk_info\">Branislav Ostojic</a> | <a href=\"http://www.dreamstime.com/\">Dreamstime.com</a></strong>[/caption]\r\n<h3>Step 1: Make a Grid</h3>\r\nMake a grid of 6 squares to use as guidelines. The size isn’t important, but use a ruler to construct your squares properly. This is an optional step, but it can also be a helpful one if you are drawing along with me and want to make your feet and shoes look as close to mine as possible. Grids are really useful for proper placement of your lines.\r\n<h3><a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/01p-drawing-wedge-high-heels-grid.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-712\" style=\"border: 1px solid black;\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/01p-drawing-wedge-high-heels-grid.jpg\" alt=\"01p drawing wedge high heels grid\" width=\"600\" /></a></h3>\r\n<h3>Step 2: Draw the Basic Shapes</h3>\r\nIn this drawing, I am focusing on the two center grid squares. Lightly draw basic shapes for the legs and feet. Use long oval shapes for the legs. Notice how the lines overlap? Even though the right leg is in front, we can still see the outlines of the left leg. This is a good thing, because it helps us to properly place the features that are not obstructed. We will go back later to erase lines that should be hidden. Use wedge shapes for the feet and toes. Use smaller oval shapes or circular shapes for the heel and ankles.\r\n<h3><a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/02-drawing-wedge-high-heels-shapes.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-713\" style=\"border: 1px solid black;\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/02-drawing-wedge-high-heels-shapes.jpg\" alt=\"02 drawing wedge high heels shapes\" width=\"379\" height=\"600\" /></a></h3>\r\n<h3>Step 3: Shape the Shoes</h3>\r\nBegin making a wedge shape for the wedge shoes. Since these are wedge high heels that we are drawing, they should be taller in the back. Show a little bit of curvature as they come up to the front.\r\n<h3><a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/03-drawing-wedge-high-heels-shoes.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-714\" style=\"border: 1px solid black;\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/03-drawing-wedge-high-heels-shoes.jpg\" alt=\"03 drawing wedge high heels shoes\" height=\"600\" /></a></h3>\r\n<h3>Step 4: Define the Legs and Feet</h3>\r\nUse the shapes to add more defining lines of detail to the legs and feet. Your shapes from earlier are to serve simply as guidelines; don’t feel like you have to draw over them exactly. Notice here that I decided to draw to the right of my guideline, so the curve from the calf muscle would look more slender and natural. Also notice that I didn’t trace those lines of the left leg that are hidden behind the right leg in the foreground. Add in a line or two for the ankle, and do your best to indicate the toes, using your wedge shapes to help you.\r\n<h3><a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/04-drawing-wedge-high-heels-legs.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-715\" style=\"border: 1px solid black;\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/04-drawing-wedge-high-heels-legs.jpg\" alt=\"04 drawing wedge high heels legs\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" /></a></h3>\r\n<h3>Step 5: Draw the Base of the Shoes</h3>\r\nDraw thin lines on the top and bottom of each shoe to represent the outer soles and insoles. There is a barely noticeable heel on the bottom of the shoe. Also, notice the space between the foot and the insole.\r\n<h3><a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/05-drawing-wedge-high-heels-shoe-details.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-716\" style=\"border: 1px solid black;\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/05-drawing-wedge-high-heels-shoe-details.jpg\" alt=\"05 drawing wedge high heels shoe details\" width=\"600\" /></a></h3>\r\n<h3>Step 6: Add the Straps</h3>\r\nAdd the straps for the heel, toes, and ankles. You should draw the heel strap overlapping the insole a bit, and then erase the part the strap conceals. You can add a buckle and a few holes to the ankle strap.\r\n<h3><a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/06-drawing-wedge-high-heels-straps.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-717\" style=\"border: 1px solid black;\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/06-drawing-wedge-high-heels-straps.jpg\" alt=\"06 drawing wedge high heels straps\" width=\"600\" /></a></h3>\r\n<h3>Step 7: Plan Your Shading</h3>\r\nMake guidelines to help you place some shading. This way you can plan your light source, draw where the shadows should be, and make any changes needed before committing a lot of shading.\r\n<h3><a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/07-drawing-wedge-high-heels-shade-lines.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-718\" style=\"border: 1px solid black;\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/07-drawing-wedge-high-heels-shade-lines.jpg\" alt=\"07 drawing wedge high heels shade lines\" width=\"600\" /></a></h3>\r\n<h3>Step 8: Add Final Details</h3>\r\nFinish up shading and add final details. Add in shading by using your guidelines from the last step. Consider which areas need to be darker, like just under the foot where it meets the insole and where the front leg casts a shadow on the leg behind it. Also notice a little shading progression on the front part of the shoes to indicate the curves.\r\n<h3><a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/08-drawing-wedge-high-heels-details.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-719\" style=\"border: 1px solid black;\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/08-drawing-wedge-high-heels-details.jpg\" alt=\"08 drawing wedge high heels details\" width=\"600\" /></a></h3>\r\n<h3>Step 9: Erase the Guidelines</h3>\r\nCarefully erase your guidelines. This includes your square gridlines, any shape guidelines you didn’t need (like under the calf), and any that should be hidden from view (like the left leg behind the right). You’ll have to work around the lines you want to keep.\r\n<h3><a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/09-wedge-high-heels-finished.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-720\" style=\"border: 1px solid black;\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/09-wedge-high-heels-finished.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" /></a></h3>\r\nAnd that is how you draw a pair of feet wearing wedge high heel shoes! Try practicing this with a different style of wedge shoe next time. This is also good practice for getting better at drawing feet, because you are drawing the shoes that conform to the basic shape of the foot and you are not drawing the feet in isolation. Feet and toes take time to learn…just keep practicing until you have a satisfying composition of shoes and feet!','How to Draw Feet Wearing Wedge High Heels','','inherit','open','open','','129-revision-v1','','','2014-06-05 05:23:44','2014-06-05 12:23:44','',129,'http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/129-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1131,2,'2014-06-05 05:27:33','2014-06-05 12:27:33','<iframe src=\"//www.youtube.com/embed/kJw_7IeQEZ8?rel=0\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"></iframe>\r\n\r\nWhen making a drawing of celebrities (or anyone else, for that matter), it&#146;s helpful to look for characteristics in their features that stand out or make them unique. Noticing these characteristics and including them in your drawing will help you to create a closer, more accurate likeness. In this tutorial, we will use this reference photo to learn how to draw Justin Bieber. Justin is a very popular star, and his face is known all over the world. I will point out some key characteristics of Justin&#146;s facial features along the way that will help us get a likeness that is close to his. So here we go&#133; watch the video above, read the steps below, and try your hand at it too!\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_852\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"320\"]<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/Justin-Bieber-arrives.jpg\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-852     \" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/Justin-Bieber-arrives.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"320\" height=\"480\"></a> <strong> &copy; <a href=\"http://www.dreamstime.com/carrienelson1_info\">Carrienelson1</a> | <a href=\"http://www.dreamstime.com/\">Dreamstime.com</a></strong>[/caption]\r\n<h3>Step 1: Make a Grid and Guidelines</h3>\r\nMake a grid of 3 squares by 5 squares. As you follow along with me, try to draw as accurately as possible what you see in each square to keep things in proportion. Next, draw some basic guidelines for the face. Our reference photo is a recent picture of the Biebs, so since he is growing older, our &#147;oval&#148; shape will reflect a longer and more narrow face than when Justin was a younger child. Also, notice the lightly-drawn guidelines that will serve as rough placement for the center of the face, eyes, nose, and mouth.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/01-bieber-grid.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-727\" style=\"border: 1px solid black;\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/01-bieber-grid.jpg\" alt=\"\" height=\"600\"></a></p>\r\n\r\n<h3>Step 2: Draw the Eyes</h3>\r\nNotice in the previous step I said &#147;rough placement&#148;. Guidelines are meant to give you general guidance, but you don&#146;t have to be tied to them. So, rather than drawing the eyes directly on the guideline, I drew them just below the line, with the eyebrows above the guideline. Justin has noticeable eyelashes, so I didn&#146;t leave those out of the drawing. In addition, there is a tiny bit of foreshortening present since Justin&#146;s head is slightly turned. Therefore, I decided to leave one eye looking a little smaller than the other.\r\n<h3><a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/02-bieber-eyes.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-728\" style=\"border: 1px solid black;\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/02-bieber-eyes.jpg\" alt=\"\" height=\"600\"></a></h3>\r\n<h3>Step 3: Make Justin&#146;s Nose</h3>\r\nOur reference photo shows a nose with a rather short bridge and round tip. You can almost see the &#147;ball&#148; of cartilage at the bottom. These are distinguishing features to include when drawing Justin Bieber&#146;s nose. A not-so distinguishing feature (since it&#146;s common to just about everyone) is how the outer part of the nostril is practically in line with the inside corner of the eye.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/03-bieber-nose.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-729\" style=\"border: 1px solid black;\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/03-bieber-nose.jpg\" alt=\"\" height=\"600\"></a></p>\r\n\r\n<h3>Step 4: Draw His Mouth</h3>\r\nUse a combination of lines and shading to form some of the curves in Justin&#146;s lips. The front teeth that are visible in our photo look very similar in size. Take your time with the teeth. They can be tricky to draw but go a long way with forming a likeness. Also, draw some of the subtle lines outside the corners of Justin&#146;s mouth that form his smile and cheeks.\r\n<h3><a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/04-bieber-mouth.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-730\" style=\"border: 1px solid black;\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/04-bieber-mouth.jpg\" alt=\"\" height=\"600\"></a></h3>\r\n<h3>Step 5: Form the Ears and the Outline of the Face</h3>\r\nOnce again, because of foreshortening, one ear is clearly visible and the other is obstructed by Justin&#146;s face and barely noticeable. Just try to draw the outer part of the lobe that can be seen. Be sure to draw the earrings that Justin likes to sport too. Notice as well the characteristic lines that connect the cheeks to the chin.\r\n<h3><a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/05-bieber-ears.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-731\" style=\"border: 1px solid black;\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/05-bieber-ears.jpg\" alt=\"\" height=\"600\"></a></h3>\r\n<h3>Step 6: Draw Justin&#146;s Hair</h3>\r\nOkay, so far we are doing good, but it looks like we have a bald Biebs. What would a drawing of Justin Bieber be without all of that hair? He&#146;s got a lot of it that sits thick above the top of his skull. You are going to have to pay attention to how the hair is styled in different directions, and just &#147;go with the flow&#148;.&nbsp; Draw lines that go in the direction of the hair growth. Use the reference photo to assist you. You can see how he has a lot of strands curving upward from the hairline. Use combinations of dark against light as shown here to build volume. Draw a few hairs that are loose and hang away from the mass.\r\n<h3><a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/06-bieber-hair.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-732\" style=\"border: 1px solid black;\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/06-bieber-hair.jpg\" alt=\"\" height=\"600\"></a></h3>\r\n<h3>Step 7: Draw the Neck and Jacket</h3>\r\nThere&#146;s not too much to this part. We notice Justin wearing a t-shirt and jacket with a chain around his neck. We don&#146;t see the whole chain, since it hangs down out of our view. Do draw a bit of a shadow that Justin&#146;s chin casts on his neck.\r\n<h3><a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/07-bieber-neck.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-733\" style=\"border: 1px solid black;\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/07-bieber-neck.jpg\" alt=\"\" height=\"600\"></a></h3>\r\n<h3>Step 8: Erase and Add Final Details</h3>\r\nCarefully erase your guidelines. This includes your square gridlines and any facial guidelines you no longer want. A kneaded eraser is useful for this part, as it helps you maneuver around what you want to keep. Add in some final details. These could include a few moles unique to Justin&#146;s face, a few extra strands or highlights in the hair (again, great use for the kneaded eraser!), or just some other features you want to go back and better define. Add as much or as little shading as you want to make you satisfied with your final drawing.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/08-bieber.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-734\" style=\"border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"how to draw Justin Bieber\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/08-bieber.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"455\" height=\"600\"></a></p>\r\nThere you have it, a few simple steps for how to draw Justin Bieber! Remember, even if your finished drawing doesn&#146;t look completely like Justin, including facial characteristics that are unique to him will help with the resemblance. And of course, the more detail and shading you include, the more realistic your drawing of Justin Bieber will look. There&#146;s no set rule as to how much detail to include. It all just depends on what level of realism you are trying to achieve!\r\n<script src=\"//assets.pinterest.com/js/pinit.js\"></script>','How to Draw Justin Bieber','','inherit','open','open','','165-revision-v1','','','2014-06-05 05:27:33','2014-06-05 12:27:33','',165,'http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/165-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1132,2,'2014-06-08 09:38:05','2014-06-08 16:38:05','<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu.gif\"><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1182\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu.gif\" alt=\"drawing lucy liu\" width=\"375\" height=\"500\" /></a>Considering Lucy Liu is currently starring in the CBS television show <em>Elementary</em> as Dr. Joan Watson, working alongside Sherlock Holmes to solve crimes, I could not resist the reference in this tutorial\'s title! Whether you are a fan of the show or not, the title is still fitting if you have ever thought about drawing Lucy Liu.\r\n\r\nIn this tutorial, we will take the same approach to drawing Lucy Liu that Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson take to solving mysteries. We will make small and careful observations.\r\n\r\nSo without further ado, let\'s see how to draw Lucy Liu!\r\n\r\nWe will try to draw Lucy as she is depicted in the reference photo below.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_1176\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"320\"]<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/Lucy-Liu-reference-photo.jpg\"><img class=\"wp-image-1176\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/Lucy-Liu-reference-photo.jpg\" alt=\"© Carrienelson1 | Dreamstime.com\" width=\"320\" height=\"480\" /></a> <strong> © <a href=\"http://www.dreamstime.com/carrienelson1_info\">Carrienelson1</a> | <a href=\"http://www.dreamstime.com/\">Dreamstime.com</a></strong>[/caption]\r\n\r\nThis image is slightly larger than the one I used. You can also click on it to enlarge the image even more and get a closer look at details.\r\n\r\nWe will make some careful measurements to properly place Lucy\'s facial features. Additionally, we will sketch some guidelines in the form of boxes and draw the features within those boxes.\r\n\r\nI outline the measurements from my reference photo in the steps below, so the only measurements you need to make are for your own drawing. To keep things simple, the drawing is scaled to be twice the size of the reference photo.\r\n<h3>Draw an Outline of the Head</h3>\r\nThe head is 3 inches tall and roughly 2 inches across on the reference photo. In order to draw Lucy\'s head twice the size of this, use a ruler on your drawing paper to mark off lines for the top of the head and the bottom of the chin, 6 inches apart. Mark lines 4 inches apart for the width.\r\n\r\nIf you have trouble making an oval shape for the head, one technique is to begin with a circle. Mark off another 4 inches from the top line to create a 4\" x 4\" box. Sketch your circle within this box as best as you can. It does not have to be perfect!\r\n\r\nFrom the sides of the circle, draw lines downward that meet at the chin to create an oval shape. Notice how the chin is shifted slightly to our left (Lucy\'s right).\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-head-outline.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1145\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-head-outline.jpg\" alt=\"drawing lucy liu head outline\" width=\"800\" height=\"273\" /></a>\r\n<h3>Correctly Place the Eyes</h3>\r\nThree inches from the top of the head, draw a line to represent the top of the eyes. One-fourth of an inch below this should be a line for the bottom of the eyes.\r\n\r\nSince we drew a head 6 inches tall, this will place the eyes about halfway down.\r\n\r\nI also drew vertical lines to indicate the outside and inside corners of each eye. Drawing within these boxes helps us to see that the inner corners of the eyes are at the bottom corners of the boxes, and the outer corners of the eyes are higher up.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-eye-placement.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1154\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-eye-placement.jpg\" alt=\"drawing lucy liu eye placement\" width=\"800\" height=\"364\" /></a>\r\n\r\nNext, draw circles inside the irises to represent pupils and highlights. Lucy has long eyelashes, so the lines indicated by the blue arrows below are to house her upper eyelashes.\r\n\r\nDraw a few more lines to add a little detail, but not too much yet! We will begin shading and adding eyelash strands later. At this initial stage of our drawing, our goal is to establish a basic line drawing of Lucy.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-eye-placement-2.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1151\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-eye-placement-2.jpg\" alt=\"drawing lucy liu eye placement 2\" width=\"375\" height=\"500\" /></a>\r\n<h3>Draw Lines to Place Her Nose</h3>\r\nOur reference photo shows three-quarters of an inch from the chin to the bottom of the nose. Three-fourths of an inch x 2 equals one and a half inches.\r\n\r\nDraw a rectangle with lines from the corners of the eyes as shown to the bottom of the nose. Another horizontal line 3/8\" above the bottom line will be for the nose tip and wings.\r\n\r\nDraw <a title=\"Tutorial for Drawing a Nose\" href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/tutorial-for-drawing-a-nose/\">basic curved shapes</a> for the nose bridge, tip of the nose, and wings that house the nostrils.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-nose-placement.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1155\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-nose-placement.jpg\" alt=\"drawing lucy liu nose placement\" width=\"800\" height=\"363\" /></a>\r\n\r\nAdd a little more detail to better define the bridge, ball, and nostrils. Form the shapes as closely as possible to the reference photo and try to stay within the rectangular guidelines.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-nose-placement-2.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1156\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-nose-placement-2.jpg\" alt=\"drawing lucy liu nose placement 2\" width=\"375\" height=\"500\" /></a>\r\n<h3>Draw Lucy\'s Mouth</h3>\r\nUse the measurements below to place a guideline box for Lucy\'s mouth. Notice how we use features we already drew to place new features? The black vertical lines in the reference photo show how the outer corners of Lucy\'s mouth align with her eyes.\r\n\r\nForm the outline of the lips within the box. Then draw a thin top lip...\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-mouth-placement.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1159\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-mouth-placement.jpg\" alt=\"drawing lucy liu mouth placement\" width=\"800\" height=\"373\" /></a>\r\n\r\n...followed by the bottom lip and teeth.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-mouth-placement-2.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1158\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-mouth-placement-2.jpg\" alt=\"drawing lucy liu mouth placement 2\" width=\"375\" height=\"500\" /></a>\r\n<h3>Placing the Ear and Eyebrows</h3>\r\nDraw a tall rectangular box for the ear. See below how the top of the ear aligns with where the eyebrows should go. The bottom of the ear aligns with the nose just above the nostrils. Study Lucy\'s ear in the photo and replicate the folds as closely as you can.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-ear-placement.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1160\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-ear-placement.jpg\" alt=\"drawing lucy liu ear placement\" width=\"800\" height=\"366\" /></a>\r\n\r\nLightly sketch the eyebrows under the guideline from the top of the ear.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-eyebrows-placement.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1161\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-eyebrows-placement.jpg\" alt=\"drawing lucy liu eyebrows placement\" width=\"375\" height=\"500\" /></a>\r\n<h3>Finish Up the Line Drawing</h3>\r\nNow that we have the major facial features drawn, it\'s time to wrap up our basic line drawing. Draw lines to define Lucy\'s face, neck, and clothing.\r\n\r\nLucy has some prominent cheekbones. Be sure to indicate so by sketching in a way that protrudes past your original oval guideline.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-face-outline.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1162\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-face-outline.jpg\" alt=\"drawing lucy liu face outline\" width=\"375\" height=\"500\" /></a>\r\n\r\nMake the outline for Lucy\'s hair. Include a hairline. It does not have to look like natural hair yet. Try using already-drawn facial features as references to where to shape and bend the hairline to match the <a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/Lucy-Liu-reference-photo.jpg\" target=\"_blank\">reference photo</a>.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-hair-outline.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1163\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-hair-outline.jpg\" alt=\"drawing lucy liu hair outline\" width=\"375\" height=\"500\" /></a>\r\n\r\nNow, carefully erase as many guidelines as possible. These include all of your rectangular boxes, measurement lines, and any other basic shapes used to form facial features. I use a pink eraser for large areas and a kneaded eraser and eraser pencil for smaller, tight areas.\r\n\r\nThis is what you should have for Lucy Liu so far.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-erased-guidelines.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1164\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-erased-guidelines.jpg\" alt=\"drawing lucy liu erased guidelines\" width=\"375\" height=\"500\" /></a>\r\n\r\nBefore going any further, take a close look at the <a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/Lucy-Liu-reference-photo.jpg\" target=\"_blank\">reference photo</a> and compare it to your line drawing. Make any needed adjustments before we add shading.\r\n\r\nNext we will bring our line drawing of Lucy Liu to life by adding some tones!\r\n<h3>Add Detail to Lucy\'s Eyes</h3>\r\nBegin by coloring in the pupils solid black. Lucy has dark brown eyes, so shade in the irises almost as dark.\r\n\r\nColor around the highlights. If you accidentally color over them, use a kneaded eraser to pick them out and brighten them up.\r\n\r\nAdd some shading around the eyelids. Then begin drawing the eyelashes. Since Lucy appears to have on some thick mascara, the eyelashes are clumped together in thick groups more so than they would be without the mascara. I suggest adding a mix of individual strands alongside the thicker strands.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-eye-details.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1166\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-eye-details.jpg\" alt=\"drawing lucy liu eye details\" width=\"800\" height=\"355\" /></a>\r\n\r\nAdd light pencil lines to represent the individual hairs of the eyebrows. See that the lines flow smoothly in the same direction.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-eye-details-2.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1167\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-eye-details-2.jpg\" alt=\"drawing lucy liu eye details 2\" width=\"375\" height=\"500\" /></a>\r\n<h3>Complete Lucy\'s Nose, Mouth, and Ear</h3>\r\nOnce again, look closely at the <a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/Lucy-Liu-reference-photo.jpg\" target=\"_blank\">reference photo</a> when adding tones to other facial features. Look for characteristic traits that bring out the uniqueness of the subject.\r\n\r\nFor example, I tried to replicate Lucy\'s smirk by shading the corners of her mouth in a way similar to what I observed in the photo.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-face-details.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1168\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-face-details.jpg\" alt=\"drawing lucy liu face details\" width=\"800\" height=\"351\" /></a>\r\n\r\nContinue to add a mix of subtle and distinct shading to the skin. Look to enhance facial features and highlight personal character traits.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-face-details-2.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1169\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-face-details-2.jpg\" alt=\"drawing lucy liu face details 2\" width=\"375\" height=\"500\" /></a>\r\n<h3> Add in the Hair in Layers</h3>\r\nBegin by drawing hair from the hairline to the back, in the same direction as it is combed. Build volume by adding sections of hair and strands of hair in layers.\r\n\r\nIt is not necessary to draw each strand of hair. Use a combination of shadows and highlights to build additional volume.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-hair-details.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1170\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-hair-details.jpg\" alt=\"drawing lucy liu hair details\" width=\"800\" height=\"354\" /></a>\r\n<h3>Finishing Touches</h3>\r\nDraw and shade Lucy\'s black garment. Leave some lines darker where the seams are visible.\r\n\r\nCarefully observe the <a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/Lucy-Liu-reference-photo.jpg\" target=\"_blank\">reference photo</a>. Go back and add any other fine details to the face or hair that you may have missed or wish to include.\r\n\r\nThere you have it...an objective, measured approach to drawing Lucy Liu! I hope the close observations we made and the drawing techniques we used were able to remove some of the mystery of drawing for you.\r\n\r\nJust think of what you learned in this Lucy Liu tutorial when you try to draw other faces. Soon, the task of drawing portraits will no longer be a mystery. Rather, it will be <em>Elementary</em>!\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1171\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu.jpg\" alt=\"drawing lucy liu\" width=\"375\" height=\"500\" /></a>','Take the Mystery Out of Drawing Lucy Liu','','publish','open','open','','take-the-mystery-out-of-drawing-lucy-liu','','','2014-06-15 01:42:11','2014-06-15 08:42:11','',0,'http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/?p=1132',0,'post','',0),(1133,2,'2014-06-08 20:19:42','2014-06-09 03:19:42','Here\'s how to draw Lucy Liu.\r\n\r\nDraw an Outline of the Head\r\n\r\nThe head is 3 inches tall on the reference photo. Scaled my drawing twice the size of my reference photo.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','Take the Mystery Out of Drawing Lucy Liu','','inherit','open','open','','1132-revision-v1','','','2014-06-08 20:19:42','2014-06-09 03:19:42','',1132,'http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/1132-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1138,2,'2014-06-08 22:04:16','2014-06-09 05:04:16','Here\'s how to draw Lucy Liu.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nDraw an Outline of the Head\r\n\r\nThe head is 3 inches tall on the reference photo. Scaled my drawing twice the size of my reference photo.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','Take the Mystery Out of Drawing Lucy Liu','','inherit','open','open','','1132-revision-v1','','','2014-06-08 22:04:16','2014-06-09 05:04:16','',1132,'http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/1132-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1136,2,'2014-06-08 20:49:17','2014-06-09 03:49:17','<iframe src=\"//www.youtube.com/embed/cpQDGSG_9qk?rel=0\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"></iframe>\r\n\r\nHere is a speed drawing video I did of an elderly man in a hat, the brim shielding the bright sun from his eyes. I used a light box and grid to sketch the initial line drawing on Bristol board paper. Then I added the light and dark tones. Finally I blended in layers of detail. This drawing took me around 10 hours to complete. Depending on the amount of detail I chose to add, it could have easily taken fewer or many more hours! This video condenses the process into 5 minutes. Enjoy!\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_1135\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"456\"]<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/elderly-man-in-hat-reference.jpg\"><img class=\"wp-image-1135\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/elderly-man-in-hat-reference.jpg\" alt=\"© Kelpfish | Dreamstime.com\" width=\"456\" height=\"686\" /></a> <strong> © <a href=\"http://www.dreamstime.com/kelpfish_info\">Kelpfish</a> | <a href=\"http://www.dreamstime.com/\">Dreamstime.com</a></strong>[/caption]\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/elderly-man-in-hat.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone wp-image-902\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/elderly-man-in-hat.jpg\" alt=\"elderly man in hat\" width=\"456\" height=\"568\" /></a></p>','Detailed Speed Drawing of Elderly Man in a Hat','','inherit','open','open','','900-revision-v1','','','2014-06-08 20:49:17','2014-06-09 03:49:17','',900,'http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/900-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1241,2,'2014-06-19 20:42:01','2014-06-20 03:42:01','','how-to-draw-glasses-on-a-person','','inherit','open','open','','1241','','','2014-06-19 20:42:01','2014-06-20 03:42:01','',1114,'http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/how-to-draw-glasses-on-a-person.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(1176,2,'2014-06-10 06:40:06','2014-06-10 13:40:06','','Lucy Liu reference photo','<strong> © <a href=\"http://www.dreamstime.com/carrienelson1_info\">Carrienelson1</a> | <a href=\"http://www.dreamstime.com/\">Dreamstime.com</a></strong>','inherit','open','open','','1176','','','2014-06-10 06:40:06','2014-06-10 13:40:06','',1132,'http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/Lucy-Liu-reference-photo.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(1145,2,'2014-06-09 07:09:27','2014-06-09 14:09:27','','drawing lucy liu head outline','','inherit','open','open','','drawing-lucy-liu-head-outline','','','2014-06-09 07:09:27','2014-06-09 14:09:27','',1132,'http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-head-outline.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(1140,2,'2014-06-08 22:10:16','2014-06-09 05:10:16','Here\'s how to draw Lucy Liu.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_1137\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"533\"]<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/Lucy-Liu-reference-photo.jpg\"><img class=\"wp-image-1137 size-full\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/Lucy-Liu-reference-photo.jpg\" alt=\" © Carrienelson1 | Dreamstime.com\" width=\"533\" height=\"800\" /></a> <strong> © <a href=\"http://www.dreamstime.com/carrienelson1_info\">Carrienelson1</a> | <a href=\"http://www.dreamstime.com/\">Dreamstime.com</a></strong>[/caption]\r\n<h3>Draw an Outline of the Head</h3>\r\nThe head is 3 inches tall on the reference photo. Scaled my drawing twice the size of my reference photo.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-head-outline.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1139\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-head-outline.jpg\" alt=\"drawing lucy liu head outline\" width=\"800\" height=\"273\" /></a>','Take the Mystery Out of Drawing Lucy Liu','','inherit','open','open','','1132-revision-v1','','','2014-06-08 22:10:16','2014-06-09 05:10:16','',1132,'http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/1132-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1141,2,'2014-06-08 22:12:51','2014-06-09 05:12:51','Here\'s how to draw Lucy Liu.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_1137\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"199\"]<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/Lucy-Liu-reference-photo.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-1137\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/Lucy-Liu-reference-photo-199x300.jpg\" alt=\" © Carrienelson1 | Dreamstime.com\" width=\"199\" height=\"300\" /></a> <strong> © <a href=\"http://www.dreamstime.com/carrienelson1_info\">Carrienelson1</a> | <a href=\"http://www.dreamstime.com/\">Dreamstime.com</a></strong>[/caption]\r\n<h3>Draw an Outline of the Head</h3>\r\nThe head is 3 inches tall on the reference photo. Scaled my drawing twice the size of my reference photo.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-head-outline.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1139\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-head-outline.jpg\" alt=\"drawing lucy liu head outline\" width=\"800\" height=\"273\" /></a>','Take the Mystery Out of Drawing Lucy Liu','','inherit','open','open','','1132-revision-v1','','','2014-06-08 22:12:51','2014-06-09 05:12:51','',1132,'http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/1132-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1142,2,'2014-06-08 22:14:31','2014-06-09 05:14:31','Here\'s how to draw Lucy Liu.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_1137\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"333\"]<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/Lucy-Liu-reference-photo.jpg\"><img class=\"wp-image-1137\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/Lucy-Liu-reference-photo.jpg\" alt=\" © Carrienelson1 | Dreamstime.com\" width=\"333\" height=\"500\" /></a> <strong> © <a href=\"http://www.dreamstime.com/carrienelson1_info\">Carrienelson1</a> | <a href=\"http://www.dreamstime.com/\">Dreamstime.com</a></strong>[/caption]\r\n<h3>Draw an Outline of the Head</h3>\r\nThe head is 3 inches tall on the reference photo. Scaled my drawing twice the size of my reference photo.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-head-outline.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1139\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-head-outline.jpg\" alt=\"drawing lucy liu head outline\" width=\"800\" height=\"273\" /></a>','Take the Mystery Out of Drawing Lucy Liu','','inherit','open','open','','1132-revision-v1','','','2014-06-08 22:14:31','2014-06-09 05:14:31','',1132,'http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/1132-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1144,2,'2014-06-09 07:07:41','2014-06-09 14:07:41','Here\'s how to draw Lucy Liu.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_1137\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"333\"]<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/Lucy-Liu-reference-photo.jpg\"><img class=\"wp-image-1137\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/Lucy-Liu-reference-photo.jpg\" alt=\" © Carrienelson1 | Dreamstime.com\" width=\"333\" height=\"500\" /></a> <strong> © <a href=\"http://www.dreamstime.com/carrienelson1_info\">Carrienelson1</a> | <a href=\"http://www.dreamstime.com/\">Dreamstime.com</a></strong>[/caption]\r\n<h3>Draw an Outline of the Head</h3>\r\nThe head is 3 inches tall on the reference photo. Scaled my drawing twice the size of my reference photo.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-head-outline.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1143\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-head-outline.jpg\" alt=\"drawing lucy liu head outline\" width=\"800\" height=\"273\" /></a>','Take the Mystery Out of Drawing Lucy Liu','','inherit','open','open','','1132-revision-v1','','','2014-06-09 07:07:41','2014-06-09 14:07:41','',1132,'http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/1132-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1146,2,'2014-06-09 07:10:48','2014-06-09 14:10:48','Here\'s how to draw Lucy Liu.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_1137\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"333\"]<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/Lucy-Liu-reference-photo.jpg\"><img class=\"wp-image-1137\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/Lucy-Liu-reference-photo.jpg\" alt=\" © Carrienelson1 | Dreamstime.com\" width=\"333\" height=\"500\" /></a> <strong> © <a href=\"http://www.dreamstime.com/carrienelson1_info\">Carrienelson1</a> | <a href=\"http://www.dreamstime.com/\">Dreamstime.com</a></strong>[/caption]\r\n<h3>Draw an Outline of the Head</h3>\r\nThe head is 3 inches tall on the reference photo. Scaled my drawing twice the size of my reference photo.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-head-outline.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1145\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-head-outline.jpg\" alt=\"drawing lucy liu head outline\" width=\"800\" height=\"273\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','Take the Mystery Out of Drawing Lucy Liu','','inherit','open','open','','1132-revision-v1','','','2014-06-09 07:10:48','2014-06-09 14:10:48','',1132,'http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/1132-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1150,2,'2014-06-09 08:26:58','2014-06-09 15:26:58','Here\'s how to draw Lucy Liu.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_1137\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"333\"]<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/Lucy-Liu-reference-photo.jpg\"><img class=\"wp-image-1137\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/Lucy-Liu-reference-photo.jpg\" alt=\" © Carrienelson1 | Dreamstime.com\" width=\"333\" height=\"500\" /></a> <strong> © <a href=\"http://www.dreamstime.com/carrienelson1_info\">Carrienelson1</a> | <a href=\"http://www.dreamstime.com/\">Dreamstime.com</a></strong>[/caption]\r\n<h3>Draw an Outline of the Head</h3>\r\nThe head is 3 inches tall on the reference photo. Scaled my drawing twice the size of my reference photo.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-head-outline.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1145\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-head-outline.jpg\" alt=\"drawing lucy liu head outline\" width=\"800\" height=\"273\" /></a>\r\n<h3> Correctly Place the Eyes</h3>\r\nThree inches from the top\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-eye-placement.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1149\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-eye-placement.jpg\" alt=\"drawing lucy liu eye placement\" width=\"800\" height=\"267\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','Take the Mystery Out of Drawing Lucy Liu','','inherit','open','open','','1132-revision-v1','','','2014-06-09 08:26:58','2014-06-09 15:26:58','',1132,'http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/1132-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1153,2,'2014-06-09 12:58:33','2014-06-09 19:58:33','Here\'s how to draw Lucy Liu.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_1137\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"333\"]<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/Lucy-Liu-reference-photo.jpg\"><img class=\"wp-image-1137\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/Lucy-Liu-reference-photo.jpg\" alt=\" © Carrienelson1 | Dreamstime.com\" width=\"333\" height=\"500\" /></a> <strong> © <a href=\"http://www.dreamstime.com/carrienelson1_info\">Carrienelson1</a> | <a href=\"http://www.dreamstime.com/\">Dreamstime.com</a></strong>[/caption]\r\n<h3>Draw an Outline of the Head</h3>\r\nThe head is 3 inches tall on the reference photo. Scaled my drawing twice the size of my reference photo.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-head-outline.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1145\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-head-outline.jpg\" alt=\"drawing lucy liu head outline\" width=\"800\" height=\"273\" /></a>\r\n<h3> Correctly Place the Eyes</h3>\r\nThree inches from the top\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-eye-placement.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1152\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-eye-placement.jpg\" alt=\"drawing lucy liu eye placement\" width=\"800\" height=\"364\" /></a>\r\n\r\nGuidelines for eyelashes\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-eye-placement-2.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1151\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-eye-placement-2.jpg\" alt=\"drawing lucy liu eye placement 2\" width=\"375\" height=\"500\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','Take the Mystery Out of Drawing Lucy Liu','','inherit','open','open','','1132-revision-v1','','','2014-06-09 12:58:33','2014-06-09 19:58:33','',1132,'http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/1132-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1155,2,'2014-06-09 16:14:28','2014-06-09 23:14:28','','drawing lucy liu nose placement','','inherit','open','open','','drawing-lucy-liu-nose-placement','','','2014-06-09 16:14:28','2014-06-09 23:14:28','',1132,'http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-nose-placement.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(1156,2,'2014-06-09 16:18:24','2014-06-09 23:18:24','','drawing lucy liu nose placement 2','','inherit','open','open','','drawing-lucy-liu-nose-placement-2','','','2014-06-09 16:18:24','2014-06-09 23:18:24','',1132,'http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-nose-placement-2.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(1157,2,'2014-06-09 16:18:59','2014-06-09 23:18:59','Here\'s how to draw Lucy Liu.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_1137\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"333\"]<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/Lucy-Liu-reference-photo.jpg\"><img class=\"wp-image-1137\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/Lucy-Liu-reference-photo.jpg\" alt=\" © Carrienelson1 | Dreamstime.com\" width=\"333\" height=\"500\" /></a> <strong> © <a href=\"http://www.dreamstime.com/carrienelson1_info\">Carrienelson1</a> | <a href=\"http://www.dreamstime.com/\">Dreamstime.com</a></strong>[/caption]\r\n<h3>Draw an Outline of the Head</h3>\r\nThe head is 3 inches tall on the reference photo. Scaled my drawing twice the size of my reference photo.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-head-outline.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1145\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-head-outline.jpg\" alt=\"drawing lucy liu head outline\" width=\"800\" height=\"273\" /></a>\r\n<h3> Correctly Place the Eyes</h3>\r\nThree inches from the top\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-eye-placement.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1154\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-eye-placement.jpg\" alt=\"drawing lucy liu eye placement\" width=\"800\" height=\"364\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nGuidelines for eyelashes\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-eye-placement-2.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1151\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-eye-placement-2.jpg\" alt=\"drawing lucy liu eye placement 2\" width=\"375\" height=\"500\" /></a>\r\n<h3>Draw Lines to Place the Nose</h3>\r\nThe nose goes here\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-nose-placement.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1155\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-nose-placement.jpg\" alt=\"drawing lucy liu nose placement\" width=\"800\" height=\"363\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAdd ball, wings, and nostrils\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-nose-placement-2.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1156\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-nose-placement-2.jpg\" alt=\"drawing lucy liu nose placement 2\" width=\"375\" height=\"500\" /></a>','Take the Mystery Out of Drawing Lucy Liu','','inherit','open','open','','1132-revision-v1','','','2014-06-09 16:18:59','2014-06-09 23:18:59','',1132,'http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/1132-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1158,2,'2014-06-09 19:02:27','2014-06-10 02:02:27','','drawing lucy liu mouth placement 2','','inherit','open','open','','drawing-lucy-liu-mouth-placement-2','','','2014-06-09 19:02:27','2014-06-10 02:02:27','',1132,'http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-mouth-placement-2.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(1159,2,'2014-06-09 19:02:32','2014-06-10 02:02:32','','drawing lucy liu mouth placement','','inherit','open','open','','drawing-lucy-liu-mouth-placement','','','2014-06-09 19:02:32','2014-06-10 02:02:32','',1132,'http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-mouth-placement.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(1160,2,'2014-06-09 19:55:18','2014-06-10 02:55:18','','drawing lucy liu ear placement','','inherit','open','open','','drawing-lucy-liu-ear-placement','','','2014-06-09 19:55:18','2014-06-10 02:55:18','',1132,'http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-ear-placement.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(1161,2,'2014-06-09 19:57:32','2014-06-10 02:57:32','','drawing lucy liu eyebrows placement','','inherit','open','open','','drawing-lucy-liu-eyebrows-placement','','','2014-06-09 19:57:32','2014-06-10 02:57:32','',1132,'http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-eyebrows-placement.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(1162,2,'2014-06-09 20:06:09','2014-06-10 03:06:09','','drawing lucy liu face outline','','inherit','open','open','','drawing-lucy-liu-face-outline','','','2014-06-09 20:06:09','2014-06-10 03:06:09','',1132,'http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-face-outline.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(1163,2,'2014-06-09 20:08:53','2014-06-10 03:08:53','','drawing lucy liu hair outline','','inherit','open','open','','drawing-lucy-liu-hair-outline','','','2014-06-09 20:08:53','2014-06-10 03:08:53','',1132,'http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-hair-outline.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(1164,2,'2014-06-09 20:10:09','2014-06-10 03:10:09','','drawing lucy liu erased guidelines','','inherit','open','open','','drawing-lucy-liu-erased-guidelines','','','2014-06-09 20:10:09','2014-06-10 03:10:09','',1132,'http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-erased-guidelines.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(1165,2,'2014-06-09 20:11:52','2014-06-10 03:11:52','Here\'s how to draw Lucy Liu.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_1137\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"333\"]<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/Lucy-Liu-reference-photo.jpg\"><img class=\"wp-image-1137\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/Lucy-Liu-reference-photo.jpg\" alt=\" © Carrienelson1 | Dreamstime.com\" width=\"333\" height=\"500\" /></a> <strong> © <a href=\"http://www.dreamstime.com/carrienelson1_info\">Carrienelson1</a> | <a href=\"http://www.dreamstime.com/\">Dreamstime.com</a></strong>[/caption]\r\n<h3>Draw an Outline of the Head</h3>\r\nThe head is 3 inches tall on the reference photo. Scaled my drawing twice the size of my reference photo.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-head-outline.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1145\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-head-outline.jpg\" alt=\"drawing lucy liu head outline\" width=\"800\" height=\"273\" /></a>\r\n<h3> Correctly Place the Eyes</h3>\r\nThree inches from the top\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-eye-placement.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1154\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-eye-placement.jpg\" alt=\"drawing lucy liu eye placement\" width=\"800\" height=\"364\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nGuidelines for eyelashes\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-eye-placement-2.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1151\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-eye-placement-2.jpg\" alt=\"drawing lucy liu eye placement 2\" width=\"375\" height=\"500\" /></a>\r\n<h3>Draw Lines to Place Her Nose</h3>\r\nThe nose goes here\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-nose-placement.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1155\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-nose-placement.jpg\" alt=\"drawing lucy liu nose placement\" width=\"800\" height=\"363\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAdd ball, wings, and nostrils\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-nose-placement-2.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1156\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-nose-placement-2.jpg\" alt=\"drawing lucy liu nose placement 2\" width=\"375\" height=\"500\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h3>Draw Lucy\'s Mouth</h3>\r\nMouth text approx msmts follow\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-mouth-placement.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1159\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-mouth-placement.jpg\" alt=\"drawing lucy liu mouth placement\" width=\"800\" height=\"373\" /></a>\r\n\r\nTeeth and bottom lip\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-mouth-placement-2.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1158\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-mouth-placement-2.jpg\" alt=\"drawing lucy liu mouth placement 2\" width=\"375\" height=\"500\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h3>Placing the Ear and Eyebrow</h3>\r\nHere\'s how\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-ear-placement.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1160\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-ear-placement.jpg\" alt=\"drawing lucy liu ear placement\" width=\"800\" height=\"366\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nand put eyebrows under the line like so\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-eyebrows-placement.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1161\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-eyebrows-placement.jpg\" alt=\"drawing lucy liu eyebrows placement\" width=\"375\" height=\"500\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h3>Finish Up the Line Drawing</h3>\r\nLucy\'s cheekbones\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-face-outline.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1162\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-face-outline.jpg\" alt=\"drawing lucy liu face outline\" width=\"375\" height=\"500\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nMake a hairline. doesn\'t have to look natural yet\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-hair-outline.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1163\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-hair-outline.jpg\" alt=\"drawing lucy liu hair outline\" width=\"375\" height=\"500\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nerased guidelines. here is what you should have for lucy liu so far\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-erased-guidelines.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1164\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-erased-guidelines.jpg\" alt=\"drawing lucy liu erased guidelines\" width=\"375\" height=\"500\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h3>Add Detail to Lucy\'s Eyes</h3>\r\nDark tones\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','Take the Mystery Out of Drawing Lucy Liu','','inherit','open','open','','1132-revision-v1','','','2014-06-09 20:11:52','2014-06-10 03:11:52','',1132,'http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/1132-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1166,2,'2014-06-09 20:34:05','2014-06-10 03:34:05','','drawing lucy liu eye details','','inherit','open','open','','drawing-lucy-liu-eye-details','','','2014-06-09 20:34:05','2014-06-10 03:34:05','',1132,'http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-eye-details.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(1167,2,'2014-06-09 20:36:03','2014-06-10 03:36:03','','drawing lucy liu eye details 2','','inherit','open','open','','drawing-lucy-liu-eye-details-2','','','2014-06-09 20:36:03','2014-06-10 03:36:03','',1132,'http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-eye-details-2.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(1168,2,'2014-06-09 20:46:38','2014-06-10 03:46:38','','drawing lucy liu face details','','inherit','open','open','','drawing-lucy-liu-face-details','','','2014-06-09 20:46:38','2014-06-10 03:46:38','',1132,'http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-face-details.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(1169,2,'2014-06-09 20:48:27','2014-06-10 03:48:27','','drawing lucy liu face details 2','','inherit','open','open','','drawing-lucy-liu-face-details-2','','','2014-06-09 20:48:27','2014-06-10 03:48:27','',1132,'http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-face-details-2.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(1170,2,'2014-06-09 21:06:08','2014-06-10 04:06:08','','drawing lucy liu hair details','','inherit','open','open','','drawing-lucy-liu-hair-details','','','2014-06-09 21:06:08','2014-06-10 04:06:08','',1132,'http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-hair-details.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(1171,2,'2014-06-09 21:10:12','2014-06-10 04:10:12','','','','inherit','open','open','','drawing-lucy-liu','','','2017-10-08 19:50:25','2017-10-09 02:50:25','',1132,'http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(1172,2,'2014-06-09 21:10:42','2014-06-10 04:10:42','Here\'s how to draw Lucy Liu.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_1137\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"333\"]<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/Lucy-Liu-reference-photo.jpg\"><img class=\"wp-image-1137\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/Lucy-Liu-reference-photo.jpg\" alt=\" © Carrienelson1 | Dreamstime.com\" width=\"333\" height=\"500\" /></a> <strong> © <a href=\"http://www.dreamstime.com/carrienelson1_info\">Carrienelson1</a> | <a href=\"http://www.dreamstime.com/\">Dreamstime.com</a></strong>[/caption]\r\n<h3>Draw an Outline of the Head</h3>\r\nThe head is 3 inches tall on the reference photo. Scaled my drawing twice the size of my reference photo.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-head-outline.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1145\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-head-outline.jpg\" alt=\"drawing lucy liu head outline\" width=\"800\" height=\"273\" /></a>\r\n<h3> Correctly Place the Eyes</h3>\r\nThree inches from the top\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-eye-placement.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1154\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-eye-placement.jpg\" alt=\"drawing lucy liu eye placement\" width=\"800\" height=\"364\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nGuidelines for eyelashes\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-eye-placement-2.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1151\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-eye-placement-2.jpg\" alt=\"drawing lucy liu eye placement 2\" width=\"375\" height=\"500\" /></a>\r\n<h3>Draw Lines to Place Her Nose</h3>\r\nThe nose goes here\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-nose-placement.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1155\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-nose-placement.jpg\" alt=\"drawing lucy liu nose placement\" width=\"800\" height=\"363\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAdd ball, wings, and nostrils\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-nose-placement-2.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1156\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-nose-placement-2.jpg\" alt=\"drawing lucy liu nose placement 2\" width=\"375\" height=\"500\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h3>Draw Lucy\'s Mouth</h3>\r\nMouth text approx msmts follow\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-mouth-placement.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1159\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-mouth-placement.jpg\" alt=\"drawing lucy liu mouth placement\" width=\"800\" height=\"373\" /></a>\r\n\r\nTeeth and bottom lip\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-mouth-placement-2.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1158\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-mouth-placement-2.jpg\" alt=\"drawing lucy liu mouth placement 2\" width=\"375\" height=\"500\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h3>Placing the Ear and Eyebrow</h3>\r\nHere\'s how\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-ear-placement.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1160\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-ear-placement.jpg\" alt=\"drawing lucy liu ear placement\" width=\"800\" height=\"366\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nand put eyebrows under the line like so\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-eyebrows-placement.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1161\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-eyebrows-placement.jpg\" alt=\"drawing lucy liu eyebrows placement\" width=\"375\" height=\"500\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h3>Finish Up the Line Drawing</h3>\r\nLucy\'s cheekbones\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-face-outline.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1162\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-face-outline.jpg\" alt=\"drawing lucy liu face outline\" width=\"375\" height=\"500\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nMake a hairline. doesn\'t have to look natural yet\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-hair-outline.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1163\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-hair-outline.jpg\" alt=\"drawing lucy liu hair outline\" width=\"375\" height=\"500\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nerased guidelines. here is what you should have for lucy liu so far\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-erased-guidelines.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1164\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-erased-guidelines.jpg\" alt=\"drawing lucy liu erased guidelines\" width=\"375\" height=\"500\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h3>Add Detail to Lucy\'s Eyes</h3>\r\nDark tones\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-eye-details.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1166\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-eye-details.jpg\" alt=\"drawing lucy liu eye details\" width=\"800\" height=\"355\" /></a>\r\n\r\nDetails to eyebrows light strands\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-eye-details-2.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1167\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-eye-details-2.jpg\" alt=\"drawing lucy liu eye details 2\" width=\"375\" height=\"500\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h3>Complete Lucy\'s Nose, Mouth, and Ear</h3>\r\nSee how\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-face-details.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1168\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-face-details.jpg\" alt=\"drawing lucy liu face details\" width=\"800\" height=\"351\" /></a>\r\n\r\nShading to enhance facial features and highlight personal character traits\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-face-details-2.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1169\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-face-details-2.jpg\" alt=\"drawing lucy liu face details 2\" width=\"375\" height=\"500\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h3>Add in the Hair in Layers</h3>\r\nObserve how volume is added by strands of hair flowing from the hairline\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-hair-details.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1170\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-hair-details.jpg\" alt=\"drawing lucy liu hair details\" width=\"800\" height=\"354\" /></a>\r\n\r\nFinishing Touches\r\n\r\nGarment. carefully observe the reference photo. go back and add any other fine details to the face that you may have missed. there you have it. objective and some of mystery out of drawing lucy liu\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1171\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu.jpg\" alt=\"drawing lucy liu\" width=\"375\" height=\"500\" /></a>','Take the Mystery Out of Drawing Lucy Liu','','inherit','open','open','','1132-revision-v1','','','2014-06-09 21:10:42','2014-06-10 04:10:42','',1132,'http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/1132-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1173,2,'2014-06-09 21:18:08','2014-06-10 04:18:08','Here\'s how to draw Lucy Liu.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_1137\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"333\"]<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/Lucy-Liu-reference-photo.jpg\"><img class=\"wp-image-1137\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/Lucy-Liu-reference-photo.jpg\" alt=\" © Carrienelson1 | Dreamstime.com\" width=\"333\" height=\"500\" /></a> <strong> © <a href=\"http://www.dreamstime.com/carrienelson1_info\">Carrienelson1</a> | <a href=\"http://www.dreamstime.com/\">Dreamstime.com</a></strong>[/caption]\r\n<h3>Draw an Outline of the Head</h3>\r\nThe head is 3 inches tall on the reference photo. Scaled my drawing twice the size of my reference photo.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-head-outline.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1145\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-head-outline.jpg\" alt=\"drawing lucy liu head outline\" width=\"800\" height=\"273\" /></a>\r\n<h3> Correctly Place the Eyes</h3>\r\nThree inches from the top\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-eye-placement.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1154\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-eye-placement.jpg\" alt=\"drawing lucy liu eye placement\" width=\"800\" height=\"364\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nGuidelines for eyelashes\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-eye-placement-2.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1151\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-eye-placement-2.jpg\" alt=\"drawing lucy liu eye placement 2\" width=\"375\" height=\"500\" /></a>\r\n<h3>Draw Lines to Place Her Nose</h3>\r\nThe nose goes here\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-nose-placement.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1155\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-nose-placement.jpg\" alt=\"drawing lucy liu nose placement\" width=\"800\" height=\"363\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAdd ball, wings, and nostrils\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-nose-placement-2.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1156\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-nose-placement-2.jpg\" alt=\"drawing lucy liu nose placement 2\" width=\"375\" height=\"500\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h3>Draw Lucy\'s Mouth</h3>\r\nMouth text approx msmts follow\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-mouth-placement.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1159\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-mouth-placement.jpg\" alt=\"drawing lucy liu mouth placement\" width=\"800\" height=\"373\" /></a>\r\n\r\nTeeth and bottom lip\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-mouth-placement-2.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1158\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-mouth-placement-2.jpg\" alt=\"drawing lucy liu mouth placement 2\" width=\"375\" height=\"500\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h3>Placing the Ear and Eyebrow</h3>\r\nHere\'s how\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-ear-placement.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1160\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-ear-placement.jpg\" alt=\"drawing lucy liu ear placement\" width=\"800\" height=\"366\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nand put eyebrows under the line like so\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-eyebrows-placement.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1161\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-eyebrows-placement.jpg\" alt=\"drawing lucy liu eyebrows placement\" width=\"375\" height=\"500\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h3>Finish Up the Line Drawing</h3>\r\nLucy\'s cheekbones\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-face-outline.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1162\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-face-outline.jpg\" alt=\"drawing lucy liu face outline\" width=\"375\" height=\"500\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nMake a hairline. doesn\'t have to look natural yet\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-hair-outline.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1163\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-hair-outline.jpg\" alt=\"drawing lucy liu hair outline\" width=\"375\" height=\"500\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nerased guidelines. here is what you should have for lucy liu so far. before going any further, take a close look at the reference photo and your line drawing. make any needed adjustments before we add shading.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-erased-guidelines.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1164\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-erased-guidelines.jpg\" alt=\"drawing lucy liu erased guidelines\" width=\"375\" height=\"500\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h3>Add Detail to Lucy\'s Eyes</h3>\r\nDark tones\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-eye-details.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1166\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-eye-details.jpg\" alt=\"drawing lucy liu eye details\" width=\"800\" height=\"355\" /></a>\r\n\r\nDetails to eyebrows light strands\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-eye-details-2.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1167\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-eye-details-2.jpg\" alt=\"drawing lucy liu eye details 2\" width=\"375\" height=\"500\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h3>Complete Lucy\'s Nose, Mouth, and Ear</h3>\r\nSee how\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-face-details.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1168\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-face-details.jpg\" alt=\"drawing lucy liu face details\" width=\"800\" height=\"351\" /></a>\r\n\r\nShading to enhance facial features and highlight personal character traits\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-face-details-2.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1169\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-face-details-2.jpg\" alt=\"drawing lucy liu face details 2\" width=\"375\" height=\"500\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h3>Add in the Hair in Layers</h3>\r\nObserve how volume is added by strands of hair flowing from the hairline\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-hair-details.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1170\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-hair-details.jpg\" alt=\"drawing lucy liu hair details\" width=\"800\" height=\"354\" /></a>\r\n\r\nFinishing Touches\r\n\r\nGarment. carefully observe the reference photo. go back and add any other fine details to the face that you may have missed. there you have it. objective and some of mystery out of drawing lucy liu\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1171\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu.jpg\" alt=\"drawing lucy liu\" width=\"375\" height=\"500\" /></a>','Take the Mystery Out of Drawing Lucy Liu','','inherit','open','open','','1132-revision-v1','','','2014-06-09 21:18:08','2014-06-10 04:18:08','',1132,'http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/1132-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1174,2,'2014-06-10 06:07:44','2014-06-10 13:07:44','Considering Lucy Liu is currently starring in the CBS television show <em>Elementary</em> as Dr. Joan Watson, working alongside Sherlock Holmes to solve crimes, I could not resist the reference in this tutorial\'s title! Whether you are a fan of the show or not, the title is still fitting if you have ever thought about drawing Lucy Liu.\r\n\r\nIn this tutorial, we will take the same approach to drawing Lucy Liu that Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson take to solving mysteries. We will make small and careful observations.\r\n\r\nSo without further ado, let\'s see how to draw Lucy Liu!\r\n\r\nWe will try to draw Lucy as she is depicted in the reference photo below.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_1137\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"333\"]<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/Lucy-Liu-reference-photo.jpg\"><img class=\"wp-image-1137\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/Lucy-Liu-reference-photo.jpg\" alt=\" © Carrienelson1 | Dreamstime.com\" width=\"333\" height=\"500\" /></a> <strong> © <a href=\"http://www.dreamstime.com/carrienelson1_info\">Carrienelson1</a> | <a href=\"http://www.dreamstime.com/\">Dreamstime.com</a></strong>[/caption]\r\n\r\nWe will make some careful measurements to properly place Lucy\'s facial features.\r\n<h3>Draw an Outline of the Head</h3>\r\nThe head is 3 inches tall on the reference photo. Scaled my drawing twice the size of my reference photo.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-head-outline.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1145\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-head-outline.jpg\" alt=\"drawing lucy liu head outline\" width=\"800\" height=\"273\" /></a>\r\n<h3> Correctly Place the Eyes</h3>\r\nThree inches from the top\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-eye-placement.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1154\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-eye-placement.jpg\" alt=\"drawing lucy liu eye placement\" width=\"800\" height=\"364\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nGuidelines for eyelashes\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-eye-placement-2.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1151\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-eye-placement-2.jpg\" alt=\"drawing lucy liu eye placement 2\" width=\"375\" height=\"500\" /></a>\r\n<h3>Draw Lines to Place Her Nose</h3>\r\nThe nose goes here\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-nose-placement.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1155\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-nose-placement.jpg\" alt=\"drawing lucy liu nose placement\" width=\"800\" height=\"363\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAdd ball, wings, and nostrils\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-nose-placement-2.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1156\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-nose-placement-2.jpg\" alt=\"drawing lucy liu nose placement 2\" width=\"375\" height=\"500\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h3>Draw Lucy\'s Mouth</h3>\r\nMouth text approx msmts follow\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-mouth-placement.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1159\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-mouth-placement.jpg\" alt=\"drawing lucy liu mouth placement\" width=\"800\" height=\"373\" /></a>\r\n\r\nTeeth and bottom lip\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-mouth-placement-2.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1158\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-mouth-placement-2.jpg\" alt=\"drawing lucy liu mouth placement 2\" width=\"375\" height=\"500\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h3>Placing the Ear and Eyebrow</h3>\r\nHere\'s how\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-ear-placement.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1160\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-ear-placement.jpg\" alt=\"drawing lucy liu ear placement\" width=\"800\" height=\"366\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nand put eyebrows under the line like so\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-eyebrows-placement.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1161\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-eyebrows-placement.jpg\" alt=\"drawing lucy liu eyebrows placement\" width=\"375\" height=\"500\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h3>Finish Up the Line Drawing</h3>\r\nLucy\'s cheekbones\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-face-outline.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1162\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-face-outline.jpg\" alt=\"drawing lucy liu face outline\" width=\"375\" height=\"500\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nMake a hairline. doesn\'t have to look natural yet\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-hair-outline.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1163\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-hair-outline.jpg\" alt=\"drawing lucy liu hair outline\" width=\"375\" height=\"500\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nerased guidelines. here is what you should have for lucy liu so far. before going any further, take a close look at the reference photo and your line drawing. make any needed adjustments before we add shading.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-erased-guidelines.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1164\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-erased-guidelines.jpg\" alt=\"drawing lucy liu erased guidelines\" width=\"375\" height=\"500\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h3>Add Detail to Lucy\'s Eyes</h3>\r\nDark tones\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-eye-details.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1166\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-eye-details.jpg\" alt=\"drawing lucy liu eye details\" width=\"800\" height=\"355\" /></a>\r\n\r\nDetails to eyebrows light strands\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-eye-details-2.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1167\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-eye-details-2.jpg\" alt=\"drawing lucy liu eye details 2\" width=\"375\" height=\"500\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h3>Complete Lucy\'s Nose, Mouth, and Ear</h3>\r\nSee how\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-face-details.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1168\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-face-details.jpg\" alt=\"drawing lucy liu face details\" width=\"800\" height=\"351\" /></a>\r\n\r\nShading to enhance facial features and highlight personal character traits\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-face-details-2.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1169\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-face-details-2.jpg\" alt=\"drawing lucy liu face details 2\" width=\"375\" height=\"500\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h3>Add in the Hair in Layers</h3>\r\nObserve how volume is added by strands of hair flowing from the hairline\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-hair-details.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1170\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-hair-details.jpg\" alt=\"drawing lucy liu hair details\" width=\"800\" height=\"354\" /></a>\r\n\r\nFinishing Touches\r\n\r\nGarment. carefully observe the reference photo. go back and add any other fine details to the face that you may have missed. there you have it. objective and some of mystery out of drawing lucy liu\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1171\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu.jpg\" alt=\"drawing lucy liu\" width=\"375\" height=\"500\" /></a>','Take the Mystery Out of Drawing Lucy Liu','','inherit','open','open','','1132-revision-v1','','','2014-06-10 06:07:44','2014-06-10 13:07:44','',1132,'http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/1132-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1175,2,'2014-06-10 06:15:02','2014-06-10 13:15:02','Considering Lucy Liu is currently starring in the CBS television show <em>Elementary</em> as Dr. Joan Watson, working alongside Sherlock Holmes to solve crimes, I could not resist the reference in this tutorial\'s title! Whether you are a fan of the show or not, the title is still fitting if you have ever thought about drawing Lucy Liu.\r\n\r\nIn this tutorial, we will take the same approach to drawing Lucy Liu that Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson take to solving mysteries. We will make small and careful observations.\r\n\r\nSo without further ado, let\'s see how to draw Lucy Liu!\r\n\r\nWe will try to draw Lucy as she is depicted in the reference photo below.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_1137\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"320\"]<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/Lucy-Liu-reference-photo.jpg\"><img class=\"wp-image-1137\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/Lucy-Liu-reference-photo.jpg\" alt=\" © Carrienelson1 | Dreamstime.com\" width=\"320\" height=\"480\" /></a> <strong> © <a href=\"http://www.dreamstime.com/carrienelson1_info\">Carrienelson1</a> | <a href=\"http://www.dreamstime.com/\">Dreamstime.com</a></strong>[/caption]\r\n\r\nWe will make some careful measurements to properly place Lucy\'s facial features.\r\n<h3>Draw an Outline of the Head</h3>\r\nThe head is 3 inches tall on the reference photo. Scaled my drawing twice the size of my reference photo.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-head-outline.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1145\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-head-outline.jpg\" alt=\"drawing lucy liu head outline\" width=\"800\" height=\"273\" /></a>\r\n<h3> Correctly Place the Eyes</h3>\r\nThree inches from the top\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-eye-placement.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1154\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-eye-placement.jpg\" alt=\"drawing lucy liu eye placement\" width=\"800\" height=\"364\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nGuidelines for eyelashes\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-eye-placement-2.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1151\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-eye-placement-2.jpg\" alt=\"drawing lucy liu eye placement 2\" width=\"375\" height=\"500\" /></a>\r\n<h3>Draw Lines to Place Her Nose</h3>\r\nThe nose goes here\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-nose-placement.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1155\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-nose-placement.jpg\" alt=\"drawing lucy liu nose placement\" width=\"800\" height=\"363\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAdd ball, wings, and nostrils\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-nose-placement-2.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1156\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-nose-placement-2.jpg\" alt=\"drawing lucy liu nose placement 2\" width=\"375\" height=\"500\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h3>Draw Lucy\'s Mouth</h3>\r\nMouth text approx msmts follow\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-mouth-placement.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1159\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-mouth-placement.jpg\" alt=\"drawing lucy liu mouth placement\" width=\"800\" height=\"373\" /></a>\r\n\r\nTeeth and bottom lip\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-mouth-placement-2.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1158\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-mouth-placement-2.jpg\" alt=\"drawing lucy liu mouth placement 2\" width=\"375\" height=\"500\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h3>Placing the Ear and Eyebrow</h3>\r\nHere\'s how\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-ear-placement.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1160\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-ear-placement.jpg\" alt=\"drawing lucy liu ear placement\" width=\"800\" height=\"366\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nand put eyebrows under the line like so\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-eyebrows-placement.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1161\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-eyebrows-placement.jpg\" alt=\"drawing lucy liu eyebrows placement\" width=\"375\" height=\"500\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h3>Finish Up the Line Drawing</h3>\r\nLucy\'s cheekbones\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-face-outline.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1162\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-face-outline.jpg\" alt=\"drawing lucy liu face outline\" width=\"375\" height=\"500\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nMake a hairline. doesn\'t have to look natural yet\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-hair-outline.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1163\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-hair-outline.jpg\" alt=\"drawing lucy liu hair outline\" width=\"375\" height=\"500\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nerased guidelines. here is what you should have for lucy liu so far. before going any further, take a close look at the reference photo and your line drawing. make any needed adjustments before we add shading.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-erased-guidelines.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1164\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-erased-guidelines.jpg\" alt=\"drawing lucy liu erased guidelines\" width=\"375\" height=\"500\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h3>Add Detail to Lucy\'s Eyes</h3>\r\nDark tones\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-eye-details.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1166\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-eye-details.jpg\" alt=\"drawing lucy liu eye details\" width=\"800\" height=\"355\" /></a>\r\n\r\nDetails to eyebrows light strands\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-eye-details-2.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1167\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-eye-details-2.jpg\" alt=\"drawing lucy liu eye details 2\" width=\"375\" height=\"500\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h3>Complete Lucy\'s Nose, Mouth, and Ear</h3>\r\nSee how\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-face-details.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1168\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-face-details.jpg\" alt=\"drawing lucy liu face details\" width=\"800\" height=\"351\" /></a>\r\n\r\nShading to enhance facial features and highlight personal character traits\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-face-details-2.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1169\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-face-details-2.jpg\" alt=\"drawing lucy liu face details 2\" width=\"375\" height=\"500\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h3>Add in the Hair in Layers</h3>\r\nObserve how volume is added by strands of hair flowing from the hairline\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-hair-details.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1170\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-hair-details.jpg\" alt=\"drawing lucy liu hair details\" width=\"800\" height=\"354\" /></a>\r\n\r\nFinishing Touches\r\n\r\nGarment. carefully observe the reference photo. go back and add any other fine details to the face that you may have missed. there you have it. objective and some of mystery out of drawing lucy liu\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1171\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu.jpg\" alt=\"drawing lucy liu\" width=\"375\" height=\"500\" /></a>','Take the Mystery Out of Drawing Lucy Liu','','inherit','open','open','','1132-revision-v1','','','2014-06-10 06:15:02','2014-06-10 13:15:02','',1132,'http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/1132-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1177,2,'2014-06-10 06:43:27','2014-06-10 13:43:27','Considering Lucy Liu is currently starring in the CBS television show <em>Elementary</em> as Dr. Joan Watson, working alongside Sherlock Holmes to solve crimes, I could not resist the reference in this tutorial\'s title! Whether you are a fan of the show or not, the title is still fitting if you have ever thought about drawing Lucy Liu.\r\n\r\nIn this tutorial, we will take the same approach to drawing Lucy Liu that Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson take to solving mysteries. We will make small and careful observations.\r\n\r\nSo without further ado, let\'s see how to draw Lucy Liu!\r\n\r\nWe will try to draw Lucy as she is depicted in the reference photo below.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_1176\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"320\"]<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/Lucy-Liu-reference-photo.jpg\"><img class=\"wp-image-1176\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/Lucy-Liu-reference-photo.jpg\" alt=\"© Carrienelson1 | Dreamstime.com\" width=\"320\" height=\"480\" /></a> <strong> © <a href=\"http://www.dreamstime.com/carrienelson1_info\">Carrienelson1</a> | <a href=\"http://www.dreamstime.com/\">Dreamstime.com</a></strong>[/caption]\r\n\r\nThis image is slightly larger than the one I used. You can also click on it to enlarge the image even more and get a closer look at details.\r\n\r\nWe will make some careful measurements to properly place Lucy\'s facial features. I outline the measurements from my reference photo in the steps below, so the only measurements you need to make are for your own drawing. To keep things simple, the drawing is scaled to be twice the size of the reference photo.\r\n<h3>Draw an Outline of the Head</h3>\r\nThe head is 3 inches tall on the reference photo. Scaled my drawing twice the size of my reference photo.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-head-outline.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1145\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-head-outline.jpg\" alt=\"drawing lucy liu head outline\" width=\"800\" height=\"273\" /></a>\r\n<h3> Correctly Place the Eyes</h3>\r\nThree inches from the top\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-eye-placement.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1154\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-eye-placement.jpg\" alt=\"drawing lucy liu eye placement\" width=\"800\" height=\"364\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nGuidelines for eyelashes\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-eye-placement-2.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1151\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-eye-placement-2.jpg\" alt=\"drawing lucy liu eye placement 2\" width=\"375\" height=\"500\" /></a>\r\n<h3>Draw Lines to Place Her Nose</h3>\r\nThe nose goes here\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-nose-placement.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1155\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-nose-placement.jpg\" alt=\"drawing lucy liu nose placement\" width=\"800\" height=\"363\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAdd ball, wings, and nostrils\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-nose-placement-2.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1156\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-nose-placement-2.jpg\" alt=\"drawing lucy liu nose placement 2\" width=\"375\" height=\"500\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h3>Draw Lucy\'s Mouth</h3>\r\nMouth text approx msmts follow\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-mouth-placement.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1159\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-mouth-placement.jpg\" alt=\"drawing lucy liu mouth placement\" width=\"800\" height=\"373\" /></a>\r\n\r\nTeeth and bottom lip\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-mouth-placement-2.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1158\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-mouth-placement-2.jpg\" alt=\"drawing lucy liu mouth placement 2\" width=\"375\" height=\"500\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h3>Placing the Ear and Eyebrow</h3>\r\nHere\'s how\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-ear-placement.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1160\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-ear-placement.jpg\" alt=\"drawing lucy liu ear placement\" width=\"800\" height=\"366\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nand put eyebrows under the line like so\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-eyebrows-placement.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1161\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-eyebrows-placement.jpg\" alt=\"drawing lucy liu eyebrows placement\" width=\"375\" height=\"500\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h3>Finish Up the Line Drawing</h3>\r\nLucy\'s cheekbones\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-face-outline.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1162\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-face-outline.jpg\" alt=\"drawing lucy liu face outline\" width=\"375\" height=\"500\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nMake a hairline. doesn\'t have to look natural yet\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-hair-outline.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1163\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-hair-outline.jpg\" alt=\"drawing lucy liu hair outline\" width=\"375\" height=\"500\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nerased guidelines. here is what you should have for lucy liu so far. before going any further, take a close look at the reference photo and your line drawing. make any needed adjustments before we add shading.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-erased-guidelines.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1164\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-erased-guidelines.jpg\" alt=\"drawing lucy liu erased guidelines\" width=\"375\" height=\"500\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h3>Add Detail to Lucy\'s Eyes</h3>\r\nDark tones\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-eye-details.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1166\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-eye-details.jpg\" alt=\"drawing lucy liu eye details\" width=\"800\" height=\"355\" /></a>\r\n\r\nDetails to eyebrows light strands\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-eye-details-2.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1167\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-eye-details-2.jpg\" alt=\"drawing lucy liu eye details 2\" width=\"375\" height=\"500\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h3>Complete Lucy\'s Nose, Mouth, and Ear</h3>\r\nSee how\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-face-details.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1168\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-face-details.jpg\" alt=\"drawing lucy liu face details\" width=\"800\" height=\"351\" /></a>\r\n\r\nShading to enhance facial features and highlight personal character traits\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-face-details-2.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1169\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-face-details-2.jpg\" alt=\"drawing lucy liu face details 2\" width=\"375\" height=\"500\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h3>Add in the Hair in Layers</h3>\r\nObserve how volume is added by strands of hair flowing from the hairline\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-hair-details.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1170\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-hair-details.jpg\" alt=\"drawing lucy liu hair details\" width=\"800\" height=\"354\" /></a>\r\n\r\nFinishing Touches\r\n\r\nGarment. carefully observe the reference photo. go back and add any other fine details to the face that you may have missed. there you have it. objective and some of mystery out of drawing lucy liu\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1171\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu.jpg\" alt=\"drawing lucy liu\" width=\"375\" height=\"500\" /></a>','Take the Mystery Out of Drawing Lucy Liu','','inherit','open','open','','1132-revision-v1','','','2014-06-10 06:43:27','2014-06-10 13:43:27','',1132,'http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/1132-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1178,2,'2014-06-10 07:02:28','2014-06-10 14:02:28','Considering Lucy Liu is currently starring in the CBS television show <em>Elementary</em> as Dr. Joan Watson, working alongside Sherlock Holmes to solve crimes, I could not resist the reference in this tutorial\'s title! Whether you are a fan of the show or not, the title is still fitting if you have ever thought about drawing Lucy Liu.\r\n\r\nIn this tutorial, we will take the same approach to drawing Lucy Liu that Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson take to solving mysteries. We will make small and careful observations.\r\n\r\nSo without further ado, let\'s see how to draw Lucy Liu!\r\n\r\nWe will try to draw Lucy as she is depicted in the reference photo below.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_1176\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"320\"]<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/Lucy-Liu-reference-photo.jpg\"><img class=\"wp-image-1176\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/Lucy-Liu-reference-photo.jpg\" alt=\"© Carrienelson1 | Dreamstime.com\" width=\"320\" height=\"480\" /></a> <strong> © <a href=\"http://www.dreamstime.com/carrienelson1_info\">Carrienelson1</a> | <a href=\"http://www.dreamstime.com/\">Dreamstime.com</a></strong>[/caption]\r\n\r\nThis image is slightly larger than the one I used. You can also click on it to enlarge the image even more and get a closer look at details.\r\n\r\nWe will make some careful measurements to properly place Lucy\'s facial features. I outline the measurements from my reference photo in the steps below, so the only measurements you need to make are for your own drawing. To keep things simple, the drawing is scaled to be twice the size of the reference photo.\r\n<h3>Draw an Outline of the Head</h3>\r\nThe head is 3 inches tall and roughly 2 inches across on the reference photo. In order to draw Lucy\'s head twice the size of this, use a ruler on your drawing paper to mark off lines for the top of the head and the bottom of the chin, 6 inches apart. Mark lines 4 inches apart for the width.\r\n\r\nIf you have trouble making an oval shape for the head, one technique is to begin with a circle. Mark off another 4 inches from the top line to create a 4\" x 4\" box. Sketch your circle within this box as best as you can. It does not have to be perfect!\r\n\r\nFrom the sides of the circle, draw lines downward that meet at the chin to create an oval shape. Notice how the chin is shifted slightly to the left (our left).\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-head-outline.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1145\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-head-outline.jpg\" alt=\"drawing lucy liu head outline\" width=\"800\" height=\"273\" /></a>\r\n<h3> Correctly Place the Eyes</h3>\r\nThree inches from the top\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-eye-placement.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1154\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-eye-placement.jpg\" alt=\"drawing lucy liu eye placement\" width=\"800\" height=\"364\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nGuidelines for eyelashes\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-eye-placement-2.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1151\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-eye-placement-2.jpg\" alt=\"drawing lucy liu eye placement 2\" width=\"375\" height=\"500\" /></a>\r\n<h3>Draw Lines to Place Her Nose</h3>\r\nThe nose goes here\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-nose-placement.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1155\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-nose-placement.jpg\" alt=\"drawing lucy liu nose placement\" width=\"800\" height=\"363\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAdd ball, wings, and nostrils\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-nose-placement-2.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1156\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-nose-placement-2.jpg\" alt=\"drawing lucy liu nose placement 2\" width=\"375\" height=\"500\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h3>Draw Lucy\'s Mouth</h3>\r\nMouth text approx msmts follow\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-mouth-placement.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1159\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-mouth-placement.jpg\" alt=\"drawing lucy liu mouth placement\" width=\"800\" height=\"373\" /></a>\r\n\r\nTeeth and bottom lip\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-mouth-placement-2.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1158\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-mouth-placement-2.jpg\" alt=\"drawing lucy liu mouth placement 2\" width=\"375\" height=\"500\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h3>Placing the Ear and Eyebrow</h3>\r\nHere\'s how\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-ear-placement.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1160\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-ear-placement.jpg\" alt=\"drawing lucy liu ear placement\" width=\"800\" height=\"366\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nand put eyebrows under the line like so\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-eyebrows-placement.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1161\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-eyebrows-placement.jpg\" alt=\"drawing lucy liu eyebrows placement\" width=\"375\" height=\"500\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h3>Finish Up the Line Drawing</h3>\r\nLucy\'s cheekbones\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-face-outline.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1162\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-face-outline.jpg\" alt=\"drawing lucy liu face outline\" width=\"375\" height=\"500\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nMake a hairline. doesn\'t have to look natural yet\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-hair-outline.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1163\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-hair-outline.jpg\" alt=\"drawing lucy liu hair outline\" width=\"375\" height=\"500\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nerased guidelines. here is what you should have for lucy liu so far. before going any further, take a close look at the reference photo and your line drawing. make any needed adjustments before we add shading.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-erased-guidelines.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1164\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-erased-guidelines.jpg\" alt=\"drawing lucy liu erased guidelines\" width=\"375\" height=\"500\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h3>Add Detail to Lucy\'s Eyes</h3>\r\nDark tones\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-eye-details.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1166\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-eye-details.jpg\" alt=\"drawing lucy liu eye details\" width=\"800\" height=\"355\" /></a>\r\n\r\nDetails to eyebrows light strands\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-eye-details-2.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1167\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-eye-details-2.jpg\" alt=\"drawing lucy liu eye details 2\" width=\"375\" height=\"500\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h3>Complete Lucy\'s Nose, Mouth, and Ear</h3>\r\nSee how\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-face-details.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1168\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-face-details.jpg\" alt=\"drawing lucy liu face details\" width=\"800\" height=\"351\" /></a>\r\n\r\nShading to enhance facial features and highlight personal character traits\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-face-details-2.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1169\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-face-details-2.jpg\" alt=\"drawing lucy liu face details 2\" width=\"375\" height=\"500\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h3>Add in the Hair in Layers</h3>\r\nObserve how volume is added by strands of hair flowing from the hairline\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-hair-details.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1170\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-hair-details.jpg\" alt=\"drawing lucy liu hair details\" width=\"800\" height=\"354\" /></a>\r\n\r\nFinishing Touches\r\n\r\nGarment. carefully observe the reference photo. go back and add any other fine details to the face that you may have missed. there you have it. objective and some of mystery out of drawing lucy liu\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1171\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu.jpg\" alt=\"drawing lucy liu\" width=\"375\" height=\"500\" /></a>','Take the Mystery Out of Drawing Lucy Liu','','inherit','open','open','','1132-revision-v1','','','2014-06-10 07:02:28','2014-06-10 14:02:28','',1132,'http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/1132-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1179,2,'2014-06-10 08:47:42','2014-06-10 15:47:42','Considering Lucy Liu is currently starring in the CBS television show <em>Elementary</em> as Dr. Joan Watson, working alongside Sherlock Holmes to solve crimes, I could not resist the reference in this tutorial\'s title! Whether you are a fan of the show or not, the title is still fitting if you have ever thought about drawing Lucy Liu.\r\n\r\nIn this tutorial, we will take the same approach to drawing Lucy Liu that Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson take to solving mysteries. We will make small and careful observations.\r\n\r\nSo without further ado, let\'s see how to draw Lucy Liu!\r\n\r\nWe will try to draw Lucy as she is depicted in the reference photo below.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_1176\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"320\"]<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/Lucy-Liu-reference-photo.jpg\"><img class=\"wp-image-1176\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/Lucy-Liu-reference-photo.jpg\" alt=\"© Carrienelson1 | Dreamstime.com\" width=\"320\" height=\"480\" /></a> <strong> © <a href=\"http://www.dreamstime.com/carrienelson1_info\">Carrienelson1</a> | <a href=\"http://www.dreamstime.com/\">Dreamstime.com</a></strong>[/caption]\r\n\r\nThis image is slightly larger than the one I used. You can also click on it to enlarge the image even more and get a closer look at details.\r\n\r\nWe will make some careful measurements to properly place Lucy\'s facial features. Additionally, we will sketch some guidelines in the form of boxes and draw the features within those boxes.\r\n\r\nI outline the measurements from my reference photo in the steps below, so the only measurements you need to make are for your own drawing. To keep things simple, the drawing is scaled to be twice the size of the reference photo.\r\n<h3>Draw an Outline of the Head</h3>\r\nThe head is 3 inches tall and roughly 2 inches across on the reference photo. In order to draw Lucy\'s head twice the size of this, use a ruler on your drawing paper to mark off lines for the top of the head and the bottom of the chin, 6 inches apart. Mark lines 4 inches apart for the width.\r\n\r\nIf you have trouble making an oval shape for the head, one technique is to begin with a circle. Mark off another 4 inches from the top line to create a 4\" x 4\" box. Sketch your circle within this box as best as you can. It does not have to be perfect!\r\n\r\nFrom the sides of the circle, draw lines downward that meet at the chin to create an oval shape. Notice how the chin is shifted slightly to our left (Lucy\'s right).\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-head-outline.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1145\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-head-outline.jpg\" alt=\"drawing lucy liu head outline\" width=\"800\" height=\"273\" /></a>\r\n<h3> Correctly Place the Eyes</h3>\r\nThree inches from the top of the head, draw a line to represent the top of the eyes. One-fourth of an inch below this should be a line for the bottom of the eyes.\r\n\r\nSince we drew a head 6 inches tall, this will place the eyes about halfway down.\r\n\r\nI also drew vertical lines to indicate the outside and inside corners of each eye. Drawing within these boxes helps us to see that the inner corners of the eyes are at the bottom corners of the boxes, and the outer corners of the eyes are higher up.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-eye-placement.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1154\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-eye-placement.jpg\" alt=\"drawing lucy liu eye placement\" width=\"800\" height=\"364\" /></a>\r\n\r\nNext, draw circles inside the irises to represent pupils and highlights. Lucy has long eyelashes, so the lines indicated by the blue arrows below are to house her upper eyelashes.\r\n\r\nDraw a few more lines to add a little detail, but not too much yet! We will begin shading and adding eyelash strands later. At this initial stage of our drawing, our goal is to establish a basic line drawing of Lucy.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-eye-placement-2.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1151\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-eye-placement-2.jpg\" alt=\"drawing lucy liu eye placement 2\" width=\"375\" height=\"500\" /></a>\r\n<h3>Draw Lines to Place Her Nose</h3>\r\nOur reference photo shows three-quarters of an inch from the chin to the bottom of the nose. Three-fourths of an inch x 2 equals one and a half inches.\r\n\r\nDraw a rectangle with lines from the corners of the eyes as shown to the bottom of the nose. Another horizontal line 3/8\" above the bottom line will be for the nose tip and wings.\r\n\r\nDraw basic curved shapes for the nose bridge, tip of the nose, and wings that house the nostrils.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-nose-placement.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1155\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-nose-placement.jpg\" alt=\"drawing lucy liu nose placement\" width=\"800\" height=\"363\" /></a>\r\n\r\nAdd a little more detail to better define the bridge, ball, and nostrils. Form the shapes as closely as possible to the reference photo and try to stay within the rectangular guidelines.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-nose-placement-2.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1156\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-nose-placement-2.jpg\" alt=\"drawing lucy liu nose placement 2\" width=\"375\" height=\"500\" /></a>\r\n<h3>Draw Lucy\'s Mouth</h3>\r\nUse the measurements below to place a guideline box for Lucy\'s mouth. Notice how we use features we already drew to place new features? The black vertical lines in the reference photo show how the outer corners of Lucy\'s mouth align with her eyes.\r\n\r\nForm the outline of the lips within the box. Then draw a thin top lip...\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-mouth-placement.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1159\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-mouth-placement.jpg\" alt=\"drawing lucy liu mouth placement\" width=\"800\" height=\"373\" /></a>\r\n\r\n...followed by the bottom lip and teeth.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-mouth-placement-2.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1158\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-mouth-placement-2.jpg\" alt=\"drawing lucy liu mouth placement 2\" width=\"375\" height=\"500\" /></a>\r\n<h3>Placing the Ear and Eyebrows</h3>\r\nDraw a tall rectangular box for the ear. See below how the top of the ear aligns with where the eyebrows should go. The bottom of the ear aligns with the nose just above the nostrils. Study Lucy\'s ear in the photo and replicate the folds as closely as you can.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-ear-placement.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1160\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-ear-placement.jpg\" alt=\"drawing lucy liu ear placement\" width=\"800\" height=\"366\" /></a>\r\n\r\nLightly sketch the eyebrows under the guideline from the top of the ear.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-eyebrows-placement.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1161\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-eyebrows-placement.jpg\" alt=\"drawing lucy liu eyebrows placement\" width=\"375\" height=\"500\" /></a>\r\n<h3>Finish Up the Line Drawing</h3>\r\nNow that we have the major facial features drawn, it\'s time to wrap up our basic line drawing. Draw lines to define Lucy\'s face, neck, and clothing.\r\n\r\nLucy has some prominent cheekbones. Be sure to indicate so by sketching in a way that protrudes past your original oval guideline.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-face-outline.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1162\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-face-outline.jpg\" alt=\"drawing lucy liu face outline\" width=\"375\" height=\"500\" /></a>\r\n\r\nMake the outline for Lucy\'s hair. Include a hairline. It does not have to look like natural hair yet. Try using already-drawn facial features as references to where to shape and bend the hairline to match the reference photo.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-hair-outline.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1163\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-hair-outline.jpg\" alt=\"drawing lucy liu hair outline\" width=\"375\" height=\"500\" /></a>\r\n\r\nNow, carefully erase as many guidelines as possible. These include all of your rectangular boxes, measurement lines, and any other basic shapes used to form facial features. I use a pink eraser for large areas and a kneaded eraser and eraser pencil for smaller, tight areas.\r\n\r\nThis is what you should have for Lucy Liu so far.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-erased-guidelines.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1164\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-erased-guidelines.jpg\" alt=\"drawing lucy liu erased guidelines\" width=\"375\" height=\"500\" /></a>\r\n\r\nBefore going any further, take a close look at the reference photo and compare it to your line drawing. Make any needed adjustments before we add shading.\r\n<h3>Add Detail to Lucy\'s Eyes</h3>\r\nDark tones\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-eye-details.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1166\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-eye-details.jpg\" alt=\"drawing lucy liu eye details\" width=\"800\" height=\"355\" /></a>\r\n\r\nDetails to eyebrows light strands\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-eye-details-2.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1167\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-eye-details-2.jpg\" alt=\"drawing lucy liu eye details 2\" width=\"375\" height=\"500\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h3>Complete Lucy\'s Nose, Mouth, and Ear</h3>\r\nSee how\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-face-details.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1168\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-face-details.jpg\" alt=\"drawing lucy liu face details\" width=\"800\" height=\"351\" /></a>\r\n\r\nShading to enhance facial features and highlight personal character traits\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-face-details-2.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1169\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-face-details-2.jpg\" alt=\"drawing lucy liu face details 2\" width=\"375\" height=\"500\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h3>Add in the Hair in Layers</h3>\r\nObserve how volume is added by strands of hair flowing from the hairline\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-hair-details.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1170\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-hair-details.jpg\" alt=\"drawing lucy liu hair details\" width=\"800\" height=\"354\" /></a>\r\n\r\nFinishing Touches\r\n\r\nGarment. carefully observe the reference photo. go back and add any other fine details to the face that you may have missed. there you have it. objective and some of mystery out of drawing lucy liu\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1171\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu.jpg\" alt=\"drawing lucy liu\" width=\"375\" height=\"500\" /></a>','Take the Mystery Out of Drawing Lucy Liu','','inherit','open','open','','1132-revision-v1','','','2014-06-10 08:47:42','2014-06-10 15:47:42','',1132,'http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/1132-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1180,2,'2014-06-10 08:59:19','2014-06-10 15:59:19','Considering Lucy Liu is currently starring in the CBS television show <em>Elementary</em> as Dr. Joan Watson, working alongside Sherlock Holmes to solve crimes, I could not resist the reference in this tutorial\'s title! Whether you are a fan of the show or not, the title is still fitting if you have ever thought about drawing Lucy Liu.\r\n\r\nIn this tutorial, we will take the same approach to drawing Lucy Liu that Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson take to solving mysteries. We will make small and careful observations.\r\n\r\nSo without further ado, let\'s see how to draw Lucy Liu!\r\n\r\nWe will try to draw Lucy as she is depicted in the reference photo below.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_1176\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"320\"]<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/Lucy-Liu-reference-photo.jpg\"><img class=\"wp-image-1176\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/Lucy-Liu-reference-photo.jpg\" alt=\"© Carrienelson1 | Dreamstime.com\" width=\"320\" height=\"480\" /></a> <strong> © <a href=\"http://www.dreamstime.com/carrienelson1_info\">Carrienelson1</a> | <a href=\"http://www.dreamstime.com/\">Dreamstime.com</a></strong>[/caption]\r\n\r\nThis image is slightly larger than the one I used. You can also click on it to enlarge the image even more and get a closer look at details.\r\n\r\nWe will make some careful measurements to properly place Lucy\'s facial features. Additionally, we will sketch some guidelines in the form of boxes and draw the features within those boxes.\r\n\r\nI outline the measurements from my reference photo in the steps below, so the only measurements you need to make are for your own drawing. To keep things simple, the drawing is scaled to be twice the size of the reference photo.\r\n<h3>Draw an Outline of the Head</h3>\r\nThe head is 3 inches tall and roughly 2 inches across on the reference photo. In order to draw Lucy\'s head twice the size of this, use a ruler on your drawing paper to mark off lines for the top of the head and the bottom of the chin, 6 inches apart. Mark lines 4 inches apart for the width.\r\n\r\nIf you have trouble making an oval shape for the head, one technique is to begin with a circle. Mark off another 4 inches from the top line to create a 4\" x 4\" box. Sketch your circle within this box as best as you can. It does not have to be perfect!\r\n\r\nFrom the sides of the circle, draw lines downward that meet at the chin to create an oval shape. Notice how the chin is shifted slightly to our left (Lucy\'s right).\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-head-outline.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1145\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-head-outline.jpg\" alt=\"drawing lucy liu head outline\" width=\"800\" height=\"273\" /></a>\r\n<h3> Correctly Place the Eyes</h3>\r\nThree inches from the top of the head, draw a line to represent the top of the eyes. One-fourth of an inch below this should be a line for the bottom of the eyes.\r\n\r\nSince we drew a head 6 inches tall, this will place the eyes about halfway down.\r\n\r\nI also drew vertical lines to indicate the outside and inside corners of each eye. Drawing within these boxes helps us to see that the inner corners of the eyes are at the bottom corners of the boxes, and the outer corners of the eyes are higher up.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-eye-placement.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1154\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-eye-placement.jpg\" alt=\"drawing lucy liu eye placement\" width=\"800\" height=\"364\" /></a>\r\n\r\nNext, draw circles inside the irises to represent pupils and highlights. Lucy has long eyelashes, so the lines indicated by the blue arrows below are to house her upper eyelashes.\r\n\r\nDraw a few more lines to add a little detail, but not too much yet! We will begin shading and adding eyelash strands later. At this initial stage of our drawing, our goal is to establish a basic line drawing of Lucy.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-eye-placement-2.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1151\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-eye-placement-2.jpg\" alt=\"drawing lucy liu eye placement 2\" width=\"375\" height=\"500\" /></a>\r\n<h3>Draw Lines to Place Her Nose</h3>\r\nOur reference photo shows three-quarters of an inch from the chin to the bottom of the nose. Three-fourths of an inch x 2 equals one and a half inches.\r\n\r\nDraw a rectangle with lines from the corners of the eyes as shown to the bottom of the nose. Another horizontal line 3/8\" above the bottom line will be for the nose tip and wings.\r\n\r\nDraw basic curved shapes for the nose bridge, tip of the nose, and wings that house the nostrils.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-nose-placement.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1155\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-nose-placement.jpg\" alt=\"drawing lucy liu nose placement\" width=\"800\" height=\"363\" /></a>\r\n\r\nAdd a little more detail to better define the bridge, ball, and nostrils. Form the shapes as closely as possible to the reference photo and try to stay within the rectangular guidelines.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-nose-placement-2.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1156\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-nose-placement-2.jpg\" alt=\"drawing lucy liu nose placement 2\" width=\"375\" height=\"500\" /></a>\r\n<h3>Draw Lucy\'s Mouth</h3>\r\nUse the measurements below to place a guideline box for Lucy\'s mouth. Notice how we use features we already drew to place new features? The black vertical lines in the reference photo show how the outer corners of Lucy\'s mouth align with her eyes.\r\n\r\nForm the outline of the lips within the box. Then draw a thin top lip...\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-mouth-placement.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1159\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-mouth-placement.jpg\" alt=\"drawing lucy liu mouth placement\" width=\"800\" height=\"373\" /></a>\r\n\r\n...followed by the bottom lip and teeth.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-mouth-placement-2.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1158\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-mouth-placement-2.jpg\" alt=\"drawing lucy liu mouth placement 2\" width=\"375\" height=\"500\" /></a>\r\n<h3>Placing the Ear and Eyebrows</h3>\r\nDraw a tall rectangular box for the ear. See below how the top of the ear aligns with where the eyebrows should go. The bottom of the ear aligns with the nose just above the nostrils. Study Lucy\'s ear in the photo and replicate the folds as closely as you can.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-ear-placement.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1160\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-ear-placement.jpg\" alt=\"drawing lucy liu ear placement\" width=\"800\" height=\"366\" /></a>\r\n\r\nLightly sketch the eyebrows under the guideline from the top of the ear.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-eyebrows-placement.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1161\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-eyebrows-placement.jpg\" alt=\"drawing lucy liu eyebrows placement\" width=\"375\" height=\"500\" /></a>\r\n<h3>Finish Up the Line Drawing</h3>\r\nNow that we have the major facial features drawn, it\'s time to wrap up our basic line drawing. Draw lines to define Lucy\'s face, neck, and clothing.\r\n\r\nLucy has some prominent cheekbones. Be sure to indicate so by sketching in a way that protrudes past your original oval guideline.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-face-outline.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1162\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-face-outline.jpg\" alt=\"drawing lucy liu face outline\" width=\"375\" height=\"500\" /></a>\r\n\r\nMake the outline for Lucy\'s hair. Include a hairline. It does not have to look like natural hair yet. Try using already-drawn facial features as references to where to shape and bend the hairline to match the reference photo.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-hair-outline.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1163\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-hair-outline.jpg\" alt=\"drawing lucy liu hair outline\" width=\"375\" height=\"500\" /></a>\r\n\r\nNow, carefully erase as many guidelines as possible. These include all of your rectangular boxes, measurement lines, and any other basic shapes used to form facial features. I use a pink eraser for large areas and a kneaded eraser and eraser pencil for smaller, tight areas.\r\n\r\nThis is what you should have for Lucy Liu so far.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-erased-guidelines.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1164\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-erased-guidelines.jpg\" alt=\"drawing lucy liu erased guidelines\" width=\"375\" height=\"500\" /></a>\r\n\r\nBefore going any further, take a close look at the <a title=\"Lucy Liu reference photo\" href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/Lucy-Liu-reference-photo.jpg\" target=\"_blank\">reference photo</a> and compare it to your line drawing. Make any needed adjustments before we add shading.\r\n<h3>Add Detail to Lucy\'s Eyes</h3>\r\nDark tones\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-eye-details.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1166\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-eye-details.jpg\" alt=\"drawing lucy liu eye details\" width=\"800\" height=\"355\" /></a>\r\n\r\nDetails to eyebrows light strands\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-eye-details-2.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1167\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-eye-details-2.jpg\" alt=\"drawing lucy liu eye details 2\" width=\"375\" height=\"500\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h3>Complete Lucy\'s Nose, Mouth, and Ear</h3>\r\nSee how\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-face-details.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1168\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-face-details.jpg\" alt=\"drawing lucy liu face details\" width=\"800\" height=\"351\" /></a>\r\n\r\nShading to enhance facial features and highlight personal character traits\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-face-details-2.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1169\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-face-details-2.jpg\" alt=\"drawing lucy liu face details 2\" width=\"375\" height=\"500\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h3>Add in the Hair in Layers</h3>\r\nObserve how volume is added by strands of hair flowing from the hairline\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-hair-details.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1170\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-hair-details.jpg\" alt=\"drawing lucy liu hair details\" width=\"800\" height=\"354\" /></a>\r\n\r\nFinishing Touches\r\n\r\nGarment. carefully observe the reference photo. go back and add any other fine details to the face that you may have missed. there you have it. objective and some of mystery out of drawing lucy liu\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1171\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu.jpg\" alt=\"drawing lucy liu\" width=\"375\" height=\"500\" /></a>','Take the Mystery Out of Drawing Lucy Liu','','inherit','open','open','','1132-revision-v1','','','2014-06-10 08:59:19','2014-06-10 15:59:19','',1132,'http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/1132-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1181,2,'2014-06-10 12:02:58','2014-06-10 19:02:58','Considering Lucy Liu is currently starring in the CBS television show <em>Elementary</em> as Dr. Joan Watson, working alongside Sherlock Holmes to solve crimes, I could not resist the reference in this tutorial\'s title! Whether you are a fan of the show or not, the title is still fitting if you have ever thought about drawing Lucy Liu.\r\n\r\nIn this tutorial, we will take the same approach to drawing Lucy Liu that Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson take to solving mysteries. We will make small and careful observations.\r\n\r\nSo without further ado, let\'s see how to draw Lucy Liu!\r\n\r\nWe will try to draw Lucy as she is depicted in the reference photo below.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_1176\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"320\"]<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/Lucy-Liu-reference-photo.jpg\"><img class=\"wp-image-1176\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/Lucy-Liu-reference-photo.jpg\" alt=\"© Carrienelson1 | Dreamstime.com\" width=\"320\" height=\"480\" /></a> <strong> © <a href=\"http://www.dreamstime.com/carrienelson1_info\">Carrienelson1</a> | <a href=\"http://www.dreamstime.com/\">Dreamstime.com</a></strong>[/caption]\r\n\r\nThis image is slightly larger than the one I used. You can also click on it to enlarge the image even more and get a closer look at details.\r\n\r\nWe will make some careful measurements to properly place Lucy\'s facial features. Additionally, we will sketch some guidelines in the form of boxes and draw the features within those boxes.\r\n\r\nI outline the measurements from my reference photo in the steps below, so the only measurements you need to make are for your own drawing. To keep things simple, the drawing is scaled to be twice the size of the reference photo.\r\n<h3>Draw an Outline of the Head</h3>\r\nThe head is 3 inches tall and roughly 2 inches across on the reference photo. In order to draw Lucy\'s head twice the size of this, use a ruler on your drawing paper to mark off lines for the top of the head and the bottom of the chin, 6 inches apart. Mark lines 4 inches apart for the width.\r\n\r\nIf you have trouble making an oval shape for the head, one technique is to begin with a circle. Mark off another 4 inches from the top line to create a 4\" x 4\" box. Sketch your circle within this box as best as you can. It does not have to be perfect!\r\n\r\nFrom the sides of the circle, draw lines downward that meet at the chin to create an oval shape. Notice how the chin is shifted slightly to our left (Lucy\'s right).\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-head-outline.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1145\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-head-outline.jpg\" alt=\"drawing lucy liu head outline\" width=\"800\" height=\"273\" /></a>\r\n<h3>Correctly Place the Eyes</h3>\r\nThree inches from the top of the head, draw a line to represent the top of the eyes. One-fourth of an inch below this should be a line for the bottom of the eyes.\r\n\r\nSince we drew a head 6 inches tall, this will place the eyes about halfway down.\r\n\r\nI also drew vertical lines to indicate the outside and inside corners of each eye. Drawing within these boxes helps us to see that the inner corners of the eyes are at the bottom corners of the boxes, and the outer corners of the eyes are higher up.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-eye-placement.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1154\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-eye-placement.jpg\" alt=\"drawing lucy liu eye placement\" width=\"800\" height=\"364\" /></a>\r\n\r\nNext, draw circles inside the irises to represent pupils and highlights. Lucy has long eyelashes, so the lines indicated by the blue arrows below are to house her upper eyelashes.\r\n\r\nDraw a few more lines to add a little detail, but not too much yet! We will begin shading and adding eyelash strands later. At this initial stage of our drawing, our goal is to establish a basic line drawing of Lucy.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-eye-placement-2.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1151\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-eye-placement-2.jpg\" alt=\"drawing lucy liu eye placement 2\" width=\"375\" height=\"500\" /></a>\r\n<h3>Draw Lines to Place Her Nose</h3>\r\nOur reference photo shows three-quarters of an inch from the chin to the bottom of the nose. Three-fourths of an inch x 2 equals one and a half inches.\r\n\r\nDraw a rectangle with lines from the corners of the eyes as shown to the bottom of the nose. Another horizontal line 3/8\" above the bottom line will be for the nose tip and wings.\r\n\r\nDraw <a title=\"Tutorial for Drawing a Nose\" href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/tutorial-for-drawing-a-nose/\">basic curved shapes</a> for the nose bridge, tip of the nose, and wings that house the nostrils.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-nose-placement.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1155\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-nose-placement.jpg\" alt=\"drawing lucy liu nose placement\" width=\"800\" height=\"363\" /></a>\r\n\r\nAdd a little more detail to better define the bridge, ball, and nostrils. Form the shapes as closely as possible to the reference photo and try to stay within the rectangular guidelines.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-nose-placement-2.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1156\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-nose-placement-2.jpg\" alt=\"drawing lucy liu nose placement 2\" width=\"375\" height=\"500\" /></a>\r\n<h3>Draw Lucy\'s Mouth</h3>\r\nUse the measurements below to place a guideline box for Lucy\'s mouth. Notice how we use features we already drew to place new features? The black vertical lines in the reference photo show how the outer corners of Lucy\'s mouth align with her eyes.\r\n\r\nForm the outline of the lips within the box. Then draw a thin top lip...\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-mouth-placement.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1159\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-mouth-placement.jpg\" alt=\"drawing lucy liu mouth placement\" width=\"800\" height=\"373\" /></a>\r\n\r\n...followed by the bottom lip and teeth.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-mouth-placement-2.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1158\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-mouth-placement-2.jpg\" alt=\"drawing lucy liu mouth placement 2\" width=\"375\" height=\"500\" /></a>\r\n<h3>Placing the Ear and Eyebrows</h3>\r\nDraw a tall rectangular box for the ear. See below how the top of the ear aligns with where the eyebrows should go. The bottom of the ear aligns with the nose just above the nostrils. Study Lucy\'s ear in the photo and replicate the folds as closely as you can.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-ear-placement.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1160\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-ear-placement.jpg\" alt=\"drawing lucy liu ear placement\" width=\"800\" height=\"366\" /></a>\r\n\r\nLightly sketch the eyebrows under the guideline from the top of the ear.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-eyebrows-placement.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1161\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-eyebrows-placement.jpg\" alt=\"drawing lucy liu eyebrows placement\" width=\"375\" height=\"500\" /></a>\r\n<h3>Finish Up the Line Drawing</h3>\r\nNow that we have the major facial features drawn, it\'s time to wrap up our basic line drawing. Draw lines to define Lucy\'s face, neck, and clothing.\r\n\r\nLucy has some prominent cheekbones. Be sure to indicate so by sketching in a way that protrudes past your original oval guideline.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-face-outline.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1162\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-face-outline.jpg\" alt=\"drawing lucy liu face outline\" width=\"375\" height=\"500\" /></a>\r\n\r\nMake the outline for Lucy\'s hair. Include a hairline. It does not have to look like natural hair yet. Try using already-drawn facial features as references to where to shape and bend the hairline to match the <a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/Lucy-Liu-reference-photo.jpg\" target=\"_blank\">reference photo</a>.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-hair-outline.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1163\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-hair-outline.jpg\" alt=\"drawing lucy liu hair outline\" width=\"375\" height=\"500\" /></a>\r\n\r\nNow, carefully erase as many guidelines as possible. These include all of your rectangular boxes, measurement lines, and any other basic shapes used to form facial features. I use a pink eraser for large areas and a kneaded eraser and eraser pencil for smaller, tight areas.\r\n\r\nThis is what you should have for Lucy Liu so far.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-erased-guidelines.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1164\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-erased-guidelines.jpg\" alt=\"drawing lucy liu erased guidelines\" width=\"375\" height=\"500\" /></a>\r\n\r\nBefore going any further, take a close look at the <a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/Lucy-Liu-reference-photo.jpg\" target=\"_blank\">reference photo</a> and compare it to your line drawing. Make any needed adjustments before we add shading.\r\n\r\nNext we will bring our line drawing of Lucy Liu to life by adding some tones!\r\n<h3>Add Detail to Lucy\'s Eyes</h3>\r\nBegin by coloring in the pupils solid black. Lucy has dark brown eyes, so shade in the irises almost as dark.\r\n\r\nColor around the highlights. If you accidentally color over them, use a kneaded eraser to pick them out and brighten them up.\r\n\r\nAdd some shading around the eyelids. Then begin drawing the eyelashes. Since Lucy appears to have on some thick mascara, the eyelashes are clumped together in thick groups more so than they would be without the mascara. I suggest adding a mix of individual strands alongside the thicker strands.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-eye-details.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1166\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-eye-details.jpg\" alt=\"drawing lucy liu eye details\" width=\"800\" height=\"355\" /></a>\r\n\r\nAdd light pencil lines to represent the individual hairs of the eyebrows. See that the lines flow smoothly in the same direction.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-eye-details-2.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1167\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-eye-details-2.jpg\" alt=\"drawing lucy liu eye details 2\" width=\"375\" height=\"500\" /></a>\r\n<h3>Complete Lucy\'s Nose, Mouth, and Ear</h3>\r\nOnce again, look closely at the <a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/Lucy-Liu-reference-photo.jpg\" target=\"_blank\">reference photo</a> when adding tones to other facial features. Look for characteristic traits that bring out the uniqueness of the subject.\r\n\r\nFor example, I tried to replicate Lucy\'s smirk by shading the corners of her mouth in a way similar to what I observed in the photo.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-face-details.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1168\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-face-details.jpg\" alt=\"drawing lucy liu face details\" width=\"800\" height=\"351\" /></a>\r\n\r\nContinue to add a mix of subtle and distinct shading to the skin. Look to enhance facial features and highlight personal character traits.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-face-details-2.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1169\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-face-details-2.jpg\" alt=\"drawing lucy liu face details 2\" width=\"375\" height=\"500\" /></a>\r\n<h3> Add in the Hair in Layers</h3>\r\nBegin by drawing hair from the hairline to the back, in the same direction as it is combed. Build volume by adding sections of hair and strands of hair in layers.\r\n\r\nIt is not necessary to draw each strand of hair. Use a combination of shadows and highlights to build additional volume.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-hair-details.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1170\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-hair-details.jpg\" alt=\"drawing lucy liu hair details\" width=\"800\" height=\"354\" /></a>\r\n<h3>Finishing Touches</h3>\r\nDraw and shade Lucy\'s black garment. Leave some lines darker where the seams are visible.\r\n\r\nCarefully observe the <a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/Lucy-Liu-reference-photo.jpg\" target=\"_blank\">reference photo</a>. Go back and add any other fine details to the face or hair that you may have missed or wish to include.\r\n\r\nThere you have it...an objective, measured approach to drawing Lucy Liu! I hope the close observations we made and the drawing techniques we used were able to remove some of the mystery of drawing for you.\r\n\r\nJust think of what you learned in this Lucy Liu tutorial when you try to draw other faces. Soon, the task of drawing portraits will no longer be a mystery. Rather, it will be <em>Elementary</em>!\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1171\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu.jpg\" alt=\"drawing lucy liu\" width=\"375\" height=\"500\" /></a>','Take the Mystery Out of Drawing Lucy Liu','','inherit','open','open','','1132-revision-v1','','','2014-06-10 12:02:58','2014-06-10 19:02:58','',1132,'http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/1132-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1182,2,'2014-06-10 12:26:04','2014-06-10 19:26:04','','drawing lucy liu','','inherit','open','open','','drawing-lucy-liu-2','','','2014-06-10 12:26:04','2014-06-10 19:26:04','',1132,'http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu.gif',0,'attachment','image/gif',0),(1183,2,'2014-06-10 12:49:05','2014-06-10 19:49:05','<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu.gif\"><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1182\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu.gif\" alt=\"drawing lucy liu\" width=\"375\" height=\"500\" /></a>Considering Lucy Liu is currently starring in the CBS television show <em>Elementary</em> as Dr. Joan Watson, working alongside Sherlock Holmes to solve crimes, I could not resist the reference in this tutorial\'s title! Whether you are a fan of the show or not, the title is still fitting if you have ever thought about drawing Lucy Liu.\r\n\r\nIn this tutorial, we will take the same approach to drawing Lucy Liu that Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson take to solving mysteries. We will make small and careful observations.\r\n\r\nSo without further ado, let\'s see how to draw Lucy Liu!\r\n\r\nWe will try to draw Lucy as she is depicted in the reference photo below.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_1176\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"320\"]<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/Lucy-Liu-reference-photo.jpg\"><img class=\"wp-image-1176\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/Lucy-Liu-reference-photo.jpg\" alt=\"© Carrienelson1 | Dreamstime.com\" width=\"320\" height=\"480\" /></a> <strong> © <a href=\"http://www.dreamstime.com/carrienelson1_info\">Carrienelson1</a> | <a href=\"http://www.dreamstime.com/\">Dreamstime.com</a></strong>[/caption]\r\n\r\nThis image is slightly larger than the one I used. You can also click on it to enlarge the image even more and get a closer look at details.\r\n\r\nWe will make some careful measurements to properly place Lucy\'s facial features. Additionally, we will sketch some guidelines in the form of boxes and draw the features within those boxes.\r\n\r\nI outline the measurements from my reference photo in the steps below, so the only measurements you need to make are for your own drawing. To keep things simple, the drawing is scaled to be twice the size of the reference photo.\r\n<h3>Draw an Outline of the Head</h3>\r\nThe head is 3 inches tall and roughly 2 inches across on the reference photo. In order to draw Lucy\'s head twice the size of this, use a ruler on your drawing paper to mark off lines for the top of the head and the bottom of the chin, 6 inches apart. Mark lines 4 inches apart for the width.\r\n\r\nIf you have trouble making an oval shape for the head, one technique is to begin with a circle. Mark off another 4 inches from the top line to create a 4\" x 4\" box. Sketch your circle within this box as best as you can. It does not have to be perfect!\r\n\r\nFrom the sides of the circle, draw lines downward that meet at the chin to create an oval shape. Notice how the chin is shifted slightly to our left (Lucy\'s right).\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-head-outline.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1145\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-head-outline.jpg\" alt=\"drawing lucy liu head outline\" width=\"800\" height=\"273\" /></a>\r\n<h3>Correctly Place the Eyes</h3>\r\nThree inches from the top of the head, draw a line to represent the top of the eyes. One-fourth of an inch below this should be a line for the bottom of the eyes.\r\n\r\nSince we drew a head 6 inches tall, this will place the eyes about halfway down.\r\n\r\nI also drew vertical lines to indicate the outside and inside corners of each eye. Drawing within these boxes helps us to see that the inner corners of the eyes are at the bottom corners of the boxes, and the outer corners of the eyes are higher up.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-eye-placement.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1154\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-eye-placement.jpg\" alt=\"drawing lucy liu eye placement\" width=\"800\" height=\"364\" /></a>\r\n\r\nNext, draw circles inside the irises to represent pupils and highlights. Lucy has long eyelashes, so the lines indicated by the blue arrows below are to house her upper eyelashes.\r\n\r\nDraw a few more lines to add a little detail, but not too much yet! We will begin shading and adding eyelash strands later. At this initial stage of our drawing, our goal is to establish a basic line drawing of Lucy.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-eye-placement-2.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1151\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-eye-placement-2.jpg\" alt=\"drawing lucy liu eye placement 2\" width=\"375\" height=\"500\" /></a>\r\n<h3>Draw Lines to Place Her Nose</h3>\r\nOur reference photo shows three-quarters of an inch from the chin to the bottom of the nose. Three-fourths of an inch x 2 equals one and a half inches.\r\n\r\nDraw a rectangle with lines from the corners of the eyes as shown to the bottom of the nose. Another horizontal line 3/8\" above the bottom line will be for the nose tip and wings.\r\n\r\nDraw <a title=\"Tutorial for Drawing a Nose\" href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/tutorial-for-drawing-a-nose/\">basic curved shapes</a> for the nose bridge, tip of the nose, and wings that house the nostrils.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-nose-placement.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1155\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-nose-placement.jpg\" alt=\"drawing lucy liu nose placement\" width=\"800\" height=\"363\" /></a>\r\n\r\nAdd a little more detail to better define the bridge, ball, and nostrils. Form the shapes as closely as possible to the reference photo and try to stay within the rectangular guidelines.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-nose-placement-2.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1156\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-nose-placement-2.jpg\" alt=\"drawing lucy liu nose placement 2\" width=\"375\" height=\"500\" /></a>\r\n<h3>Draw Lucy\'s Mouth</h3>\r\nUse the measurements below to place a guideline box for Lucy\'s mouth. Notice how we use features we already drew to place new features? The black vertical lines in the reference photo show how the outer corners of Lucy\'s mouth align with her eyes.\r\n\r\nForm the outline of the lips within the box. Then draw a thin top lip...\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-mouth-placement.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1159\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-mouth-placement.jpg\" alt=\"drawing lucy liu mouth placement\" width=\"800\" height=\"373\" /></a>\r\n\r\n...followed by the bottom lip and teeth.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-mouth-placement-2.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1158\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-mouth-placement-2.jpg\" alt=\"drawing lucy liu mouth placement 2\" width=\"375\" height=\"500\" /></a>\r\n<h3>Placing the Ear and Eyebrows</h3>\r\nDraw a tall rectangular box for the ear. See below how the top of the ear aligns with where the eyebrows should go. The bottom of the ear aligns with the nose just above the nostrils. Study Lucy\'s ear in the photo and replicate the folds as closely as you can.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-ear-placement.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1160\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-ear-placement.jpg\" alt=\"drawing lucy liu ear placement\" width=\"800\" height=\"366\" /></a>\r\n\r\nLightly sketch the eyebrows under the guideline from the top of the ear.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-eyebrows-placement.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1161\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-eyebrows-placement.jpg\" alt=\"drawing lucy liu eyebrows placement\" width=\"375\" height=\"500\" /></a>\r\n<h3>Finish Up the Line Drawing</h3>\r\nNow that we have the major facial features drawn, it\'s time to wrap up our basic line drawing. Draw lines to define Lucy\'s face, neck, and clothing.\r\n\r\nLucy has some prominent cheekbones. Be sure to indicate so by sketching in a way that protrudes past your original oval guideline.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-face-outline.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1162\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-face-outline.jpg\" alt=\"drawing lucy liu face outline\" width=\"375\" height=\"500\" /></a>\r\n\r\nMake the outline for Lucy\'s hair. Include a hairline. It does not have to look like natural hair yet. Try using already-drawn facial features as references to where to shape and bend the hairline to match the <a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/Lucy-Liu-reference-photo.jpg\" target=\"_blank\">reference photo</a>.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-hair-outline.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1163\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-hair-outline.jpg\" alt=\"drawing lucy liu hair outline\" width=\"375\" height=\"500\" /></a>\r\n\r\nNow, carefully erase as many guidelines as possible. These include all of your rectangular boxes, measurement lines, and any other basic shapes used to form facial features. I use a pink eraser for large areas and a kneaded eraser and eraser pencil for smaller, tight areas.\r\n\r\nThis is what you should have for Lucy Liu so far.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-erased-guidelines.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1164\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-erased-guidelines.jpg\" alt=\"drawing lucy liu erased guidelines\" width=\"375\" height=\"500\" /></a>\r\n\r\nBefore going any further, take a close look at the <a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/Lucy-Liu-reference-photo.jpg\" target=\"_blank\">reference photo</a> and compare it to your line drawing. Make any needed adjustments before we add shading.\r\n\r\nNext we will bring our line drawing of Lucy Liu to life by adding some tones!\r\n<h3>Add Detail to Lucy\'s Eyes</h3>\r\nBegin by coloring in the pupils solid black. Lucy has dark brown eyes, so shade in the irises almost as dark.\r\n\r\nColor around the highlights. If you accidentally color over them, use a kneaded eraser to pick them out and brighten them up.\r\n\r\nAdd some shading around the eyelids. Then begin drawing the eyelashes. Since Lucy appears to have on some thick mascara, the eyelashes are clumped together in thick groups more so than they would be without the mascara. I suggest adding a mix of individual strands alongside the thicker strands.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-eye-details.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1166\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-eye-details.jpg\" alt=\"drawing lucy liu eye details\" width=\"800\" height=\"355\" /></a>\r\n\r\nAdd light pencil lines to represent the individual hairs of the eyebrows. See that the lines flow smoothly in the same direction.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-eye-details-2.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1167\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-eye-details-2.jpg\" alt=\"drawing lucy liu eye details 2\" width=\"375\" height=\"500\" /></a>\r\n<h3>Complete Lucy\'s Nose, Mouth, and Ear</h3>\r\nOnce again, look closely at the <a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/Lucy-Liu-reference-photo.jpg\" target=\"_blank\">reference photo</a> when adding tones to other facial features. Look for characteristic traits that bring out the uniqueness of the subject.\r\n\r\nFor example, I tried to replicate Lucy\'s smirk by shading the corners of her mouth in a way similar to what I observed in the photo.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-face-details.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1168\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-face-details.jpg\" alt=\"drawing lucy liu face details\" width=\"800\" height=\"351\" /></a>\r\n\r\nContinue to add a mix of subtle and distinct shading to the skin. Look to enhance facial features and highlight personal character traits.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-face-details-2.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1169\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-face-details-2.jpg\" alt=\"drawing lucy liu face details 2\" width=\"375\" height=\"500\" /></a>\r\n<h3> Add in the Hair in Layers</h3>\r\nBegin by drawing hair from the hairline to the back, in the same direction as it is combed. Build volume by adding sections of hair and strands of hair in layers.\r\n\r\nIt is not necessary to draw each strand of hair. Use a combination of shadows and highlights to build additional volume.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-hair-details.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1170\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu-hair-details.jpg\" alt=\"drawing lucy liu hair details\" width=\"800\" height=\"354\" /></a>\r\n<h3>Finishing Touches</h3>\r\nDraw and shade Lucy\'s black garment. Leave some lines darker where the seams are visible.\r\n\r\nCarefully observe the <a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/Lucy-Liu-reference-photo.jpg\" target=\"_blank\">reference photo</a>. Go back and add any other fine details to the face or hair that you may have missed or wish to include.\r\n\r\nThere you have it...an objective, measured approach to drawing Lucy Liu! I hope the close observations we made and the drawing techniques we used were able to remove some of the mystery of drawing for you.\r\n\r\nJust think of what you learned in this Lucy Liu tutorial when you try to draw other faces. Soon, the task of drawing portraits will no longer be a mystery. Rather, it will be <em>Elementary</em>!\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1171\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drawing-lucy-liu.jpg\" alt=\"drawing lucy liu\" width=\"375\" height=\"500\" /></a>','Take the Mystery Out of Drawing Lucy Liu','','inherit','open','open','','1132-revision-v1','','','2014-06-10 12:49:05','2014-06-10 19:49:05','',1132,'http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/1132-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1184,2,'2014-06-10 12:56:11','2014-06-10 19:56:11',' ','','','publish','open','closed','','1184','','','2017-10-07 22:05:11','2017-10-08 05:05:11','',8,'http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/?p=1184',17,'nav_menu_item','',0),(1185,2,'2014-06-19 20:43:22','2014-06-20 03:43:22','<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"color: #565656;\"><a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/how-to-draw-glasses-on-a-person.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-1241\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/how-to-draw-glasses-on-a-person.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"302\" /></a>Do you have trouble drawing glasses? For most beginning artists (and even some more experienced ones), drawing glasses on a person is a constant sticking point that holds up completion of the drawing.</p>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"color: #565656;\"><a href=\"http://www.mangatutorials.com/tut/glasses.php\" target=\"_blank\">In this article</a> by Rio, the task of drawing glasses is simplified for beginners. Some common misconceptions about drawing glasses are addressed and corrected. We also see easily applicable techniques for how to draw glasses on a person in frontal view, quarter view, and side view.</p>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"color: #565656;\">One common misconception Rio tells us is \"When it comes to drawing glasses, perspective does not apply.\" He goes on to explain the reason for this, as well as the exception to the rule.</p>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"color: #565656;\">Even though this article is directed at people who draw manga, I find the concepts very useful and applicable to those who draw people in more realistic styles. The article also makes several references to giving the glasses a realistic look.</p>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"color: #565656;\">Still, do not expect to see methods for ultra-realism or how to create detailed effects on the lenses or frames. Again, the tips are very basic and geared toward simple sketches and beginning artists.</p>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"color: #565656;\"><a href=\"http://www.mangatutorials.com/tut/glasses.php\" target=\"_blank\">Read the full article here for more on how to draw glasses.</a></p>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"color: #565656;\">What is the hardest part about drawing glasses for you? Leave a comment below and let us know your thoughts!</p>','See How Easily You Can Draw Glasses on a Person','','inherit','open','open','','1114-autosave-v1','','','2014-06-19 20:43:22','2014-06-20 03:43:22','',1114,'http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/1114-autosave-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1186,2,'2014-06-10 16:02:16','2014-06-10 23:02:16','<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"color: #565656;\"><a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/how-to-draw-glasses-on-a-person.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft wp-image-1116 size-medium\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/how-to-draw-glasses-on-a-person-250x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"250\" height=\"300\" /></a>Do you have trouble drawing glasses? For most beginning artists (and even some more experienced ones), drawing glasses on a person is a constant sticking point that holds up completion of the drawing.</p>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"color: #565656;\"><a href=\"http://www.mangatutorials.com/tut/glasses.php\" target=\"_blank\">In this article</a> by Rio, the task of drawing glasses is simplified for beginners. Some common misconceptions about drawing glasses are addressed and corrected. We also see easily applicable techniques for how to draw glasses on a person in frontal view, quarter view, and side view.</p>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"color: #565656;\">One common misconception Rio tells us is \"When it comes to drawing glasses, perspective does not apply.\" He goes on to explain the reason for this, as well as the exception to the rule.</p>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"color: #565656;\">Even though this article is directed at people who draw manga, I find the concepts very useful and applicable to those who draw people in more realistic styles. The article also makes several references to giving the glasses a realistic look.</p>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"color: #565656;\">Still, do not expect to see methods for ultra-realism or how to create detailed effects on the lenses or frames. Again, the tips are very basic and geared toward simple sketches and beginning artists.</p>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"color: #565656;\"><a href=\"http://www.mangatutorials.com/tut/glasses.php\" target=\"_blank\">Read the full article here for more on how to draw glasses.</a></p>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"color: #565656;\">What is the hardest part about drawing glasses for you? Leave a comment below and let us know your thoughts!</p>','See How Easily You Can Draw Glasses on a Person','','inherit','open','open','','1114-revision-v1','','','2014-06-10 16:02:16','2014-06-10 23:02:16','',1114,'http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/1114-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1189,2,'2014-06-14 09:24:11','2014-06-14 16:24:11','<center><iframe src=\"//www.youtube.com/embed/2Epfw4G6Ohw?rel=0\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"></iframe></center>Who knows what it is people are thinking? If only we could read minds, it would be a much more revealing world to say the least!\r\n\r\nNo one is truly a mind reader. Still, you can\'t say it wouldn\'t be fun to try.\r\n\r\nThat is one of the things SO interesting about sketching a person. A portrait artist gets to play mind-reader by trying to analyze a subject and interpret her thoughts, her emotions, her passions. It is the job of the portrait artist to capture those thoughts and feelings and convey them through art.\r\n\r\nPart of the fun of it all for the artists and the fans of art is in the guessing and interpreting. For this reason (and certainly others), it is probably a very good thing that we cannot read minds!\r\n\r\nWith that said, today\'s video tutorial shows us how to sketch a woman with something on her mind.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/sketch-a-woman-with-something-on-her-mind.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1190\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/sketch-a-woman-with-something-on-her-mind.jpg\" alt=\"sketch a woman with something on her mind\" width=\"375\" height=\"500\" /></a>\r\n\r\nThe only materials I used were drawing paper, a pink eraser, a kneaded eraser, and a 2B <a title=\"Derwent Graphic Pencils, Soft, Metal Tin, 12 Count (34215)\" href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/derwent-graphic-pencils-soft-metal-tin-12-count-34215/\">graphite pencil</a>. The 2B allowed for the variations in dark and light tones I wanted to achieve for this sketch.\r\n\r\nWatch the video to see a review of how to place basic facial guidelines. You will also see how to apply techniques for sketching eyes, the nose, and getting the mouth to convey a desired expression.\r\n\r\nWatch the shading progress from minimal at the beginning to layered and heavier at the end to enhance the sketch.\r\n\r\nAfter watching the video all the way through the first time, watch it a second time and draw along with me. Then give it a try on your own (without watching) and see if you can achieve a similar effect with the woman\'s thoughts and expression.\r\n\r\nSo, what do you think is on this woman\'s mind?','How to Sketch a Woman with Something on Her Mind','','publish','open','open','','how-to-sketch-a-woman-with-something-on-her-mind','','','2015-03-11 21:22:21','2015-03-12 04:22:21','',0,'http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/?p=1189',0,'post','',1),(1190,2,'2014-06-13 18:01:41','2014-06-14 01:01:41','','sketch a woman with something on her mind','','inherit','open','open','','sketch-a-woman-with-something-on-her-mind','','','2014-06-13 18:01:41','2014-06-14 01:01:41','',1189,'http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/sketch-a-woman-with-something-on-her-mind.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(1191,2,'2014-06-13 18:22:44','2014-06-14 01:22:44','Who knows what it is people are thinking? If only we could read minds, it would be a much more revealing world to say the least!\r\n\r\nNo one is truly a mind reader. Still, you can\'t say it wouldn\'t be fun to try.\r\n\r\nThat is one of the things SO interesting about sketching a person. A portrait artist gets to play mind-reader by trying to analyze a subject and interpret her thoughts, her emotions, her passions. It is the job of the portrait artist to capture those thoughts and feelings and convey them through art.\r\n\r\nPart of the fun of it all for the artists and the fans of art is in the guessing and interpreting. For this reason (and certainly others), it is probably a very good thing that we cannot read minds!\r\n\r\nWith that said, today\'s video tutorial shows us how to sketch a woman with something on her mind.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/sketch-a-woman-with-something-on-her-mind.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1190\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/sketch-a-woman-with-something-on-her-mind.jpg\" alt=\"sketch a woman with something on her mind\" width=\"375\" height=\"500\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe only materials I used were drawing paper, a pink eraser, a kneaded eraser, and a 2B <a title=\"Derwent Graphic Pencils, Soft, Metal Tin, 12 Count (34215)\" href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/derwent-graphic-pencils-soft-metal-tin-12-count-34215/\">graphite pencil</a>. The 2B allowed for the variations in dark and light tones I wanted to achieve for this sketch.\r\n\r\nWatch the video to see a review of how to place basic facial guidelines. You will also see how to apply techniques for sketching eyes, the nose, and getting the mouth to convey a desired expression.\r\n\r\nWatch the shading progress from minimal at the beginning to layered and heavier at the end to enhance the sketch.\r\n\r\nAfter watching the video all the way through the first time, watch it a second time and draw along with me. Then give it a try on your own (without watching) and see if you can achieve a similar effect with the woman\'s thoughts and expression.\r\n\r\nSo, what do you think is on this woman\'s mind?','How to Sketch a Woman with Something on Her Mind','','inherit','open','open','','1189-revision-v1','','','2014-06-13 18:22:44','2014-06-14 01:22:44','',1189,'http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/1189-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1193,2,'2014-06-13 18:29:06','2014-06-14 01:29:06','Who knows what it is people are thinking? If only we could read minds, it would be a much more revealing world to say the least!\r\n\r\nNo one is truly a mind reader. Still, you can\'t say it wouldn\'t be fun to try.\r\n\r\nThat is one of the things SO interesting about sketching a person. A portrait artist gets to play mind-reader by trying to analyze a subject and interpret her thoughts, her emotions, her passions. It is the job of the portrait artist to capture those thoughts and feelings and convey them through art.\r\n\r\nPart of the fun of it all for the artists and the fans of art is in the guessing and interpreting. For this reason (and certainly others), it is probably a very good thing that we cannot read minds!\r\n\r\nWith that said, today\'s video tutorial shows us how to sketch a woman with something on her mind.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/sketch-a-woman-with-something-on-her-mind.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1190\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/sketch-a-woman-with-something-on-her-mind.jpg\" alt=\"sketch a woman with something on her mind\" width=\"375\" height=\"500\" /></a>\r\n\r\nThe only materials I used were drawing paper, a pink eraser, a kneaded eraser, and a 2B <a title=\"Derwent Graphic Pencils, Soft, Metal Tin, 12 Count (34215)\" href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/derwent-graphic-pencils-soft-metal-tin-12-count-34215/\">graphite pencil</a>. The 2B allowed for the variations in dark and light tones I wanted to achieve for this sketch.\r\n\r\nWatch the video to see a review of how to place basic facial guidelines. You will also see how to apply techniques for sketching eyes, the nose, and getting the mouth to convey a desired expression.\r\n\r\nWatch the shading progress from minimal at the beginning to layered and heavier at the end to enhance the sketch.\r\n\r\nAfter watching the video all the way through the first time, watch it a second time and draw along with me. Then give it a try on your own (without watching) and see if you can achieve a similar effect with the woman\'s thoughts and expression.\r\n\r\nSo, what do you think is on this woman\'s mind?','How to Sketch a Woman with Something on Her Mind','','inherit','open','open','','1189-revision-v1','','','2014-06-13 18:29:06','2014-06-14 01:29:06','',1189,'http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/1189-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1194,2,'2014-06-13 19:24:56','2014-06-14 02:24:56','<center><iframe src=\"//www.youtube.com/embed/qAEzK9Ubz5E?rel=0\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"></iframe></center>Who knows what it is people are thinking? If only we could read minds, it would be a much more revealing world to say the least!\r\n\r\nNo one is truly a mind reader. Still, you can\'t say it wouldn\'t be fun to try.\r\n\r\nThat is one of the things SO interesting about sketching a person. A portrait artist gets to play mind-reader by trying to analyze a subject and interpret her thoughts, her emotions, her passions. It is the job of the portrait artist to capture those thoughts and feelings and convey them through art.\r\n\r\nPart of the fun of it all for the artists and the fans of art is in the guessing and interpreting. For this reason (and certainly others), it is probably a very good thing that we cannot read minds!\r\n\r\nWith that said, today\'s video tutorial shows us how to sketch a woman with something on her mind.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/sketch-a-woman-with-something-on-her-mind.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1190\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/sketch-a-woman-with-something-on-her-mind.jpg\" alt=\"sketch a woman with something on her mind\" width=\"375\" height=\"500\" /></a>\r\n\r\nThe only materials I used were drawing paper, a pink eraser, a kneaded eraser, and a 2B <a title=\"Derwent Graphic Pencils, Soft, Metal Tin, 12 Count (34215)\" href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/derwent-graphic-pencils-soft-metal-tin-12-count-34215/\">graphite pencil</a>. The 2B allowed for the variations in dark and light tones I wanted to achieve for this sketch.\r\n\r\nWatch the video to see a review of how to place basic facial guidelines. You will also see how to apply techniques for sketching eyes, the nose, and getting the mouth to convey a desired expression.\r\n\r\nWatch the shading progress from minimal at the beginning to layered and heavier at the end to enhance the sketch.\r\n\r\nAfter watching the video all the way through the first time, watch it a second time and draw along with me. Then give it a try on your own (without watching) and see if you can achieve a similar effect with the woman\'s thoughts and expression.\r\n\r\nSo, what do you think is on this woman\'s mind?','How to Sketch a Woman with Something on Her Mind','','inherit','open','open','','1189-revision-v1','','','2014-06-13 19:24:56','2014-06-14 02:24:56','',1189,'http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/1189-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1196,2,'2014-06-13 19:27:42','2014-06-14 02:27:42','<center><iframe src=\"//www.youtube.com/embed/qAEzK9Ubz5E?rel=0\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"></iframe></center>Who knows what it is people are thinking? If only we could read minds, it would be a much more revealing world to say the least!\r\n\r\nNo one is truly a mind reader. Still, you can\'t say it wouldn\'t be fun to try.\r\n\r\nThat is one of the things SO interesting about sketching a person. A portrait artist gets to play mind-reader by trying to analyze a subject and interpret her thoughts, her emotions, her passions. It is the job of the portrait artist to capture those thoughts and feelings and convey them through art.\r\n\r\nPart of the fun of it all for the artists and the fans of art is in the guessing and interpreting. For this reason (and certainly others), it is probably a very good thing that we cannot read minds!\r\n\r\nWith that said, today\'s video tutorial shows us how to sketch a woman with something on her mind.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/sketch-a-woman-with-something-on-her-mind.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1190\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/sketch-a-woman-with-something-on-her-mind.jpg\" alt=\"sketch a woman with something on her mind\" width=\"375\" height=\"500\" /></a>\r\n\r\nThe only materials I used were drawing paper, a pink eraser, a kneaded eraser, and a 2B <a title=\"Derwent Graphic Pencils, Soft, Metal Tin, 12 Count (34215)\" href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/derwent-graphic-pencils-soft-metal-tin-12-count-34215/\">graphite pencil</a>. The 2B allowed for the variations in dark and light tones I wanted to achieve for this sketch.\r\n\r\nWatch the video to see a review of how to place basic facial guidelines. You will also see how to apply techniques for sketching eyes, the nose, and getting the mouth to convey a desired expression.\r\n\r\nWatch the shading progress from minimal at the beginning to layered and heavier at the end to enhance the sketch.\r\n\r\nAfter watching the video all the way through the first time, watch it a second time and draw along with me. Then give it a try on your own (without watching) and see if you can achieve a similar effect with the woman\'s thoughts and expression.\r\n\r\nSo, what do you think is on this woman\'s mind?','How to Sketch a Woman with Something on Her Mind','','inherit','open','open','','1189-revision-v1','','','2014-06-13 19:27:42','2014-06-14 02:27:42','',1189,'http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/1189-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1195,2,'2014-06-13 19:27:19','2014-06-14 02:27:19','<center><iframe src=\"//www.youtube.com/embed/qAEzK9Ubz5E?rel=0\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"></iframe></center>&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWho knows what it is people are thinking? If only we could read minds, it would be a much more revealing world to say the least!\r\n\r\nNo one is truly a mind reader. Still, you can\'t say it wouldn\'t be fun to try.\r\n\r\nThat is one of the things SO interesting about sketching a person. A portrait artist gets to play mind-reader by trying to analyze a subject and interpret her thoughts, her emotions, her passions. It is the job of the portrait artist to capture those thoughts and feelings and convey them through art.\r\n\r\nPart of the fun of it all for the artists and the fans of art is in the guessing and interpreting. For this reason (and certainly others), it is probably a very good thing that we cannot read minds!\r\n\r\nWith that said, today\'s video tutorial shows us how to sketch a woman with something on her mind.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/sketch-a-woman-with-something-on-her-mind.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1190\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/sketch-a-woman-with-something-on-her-mind.jpg\" alt=\"sketch a woman with something on her mind\" width=\"375\" height=\"500\" /></a>\r\n\r\nThe only materials I used were drawing paper, a pink eraser, a kneaded eraser, and a 2B <a title=\"Derwent Graphic Pencils, Soft, Metal Tin, 12 Count (34215)\" href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/derwent-graphic-pencils-soft-metal-tin-12-count-34215/\">graphite pencil</a>. The 2B allowed for the variations in dark and light tones I wanted to achieve for this sketch.\r\n\r\nWatch the video to see a review of how to place basic facial guidelines. You will also see how to apply techniques for sketching eyes, the nose, and getting the mouth to convey a desired expression.\r\n\r\nWatch the shading progress from minimal at the beginning to layered and heavier at the end to enhance the sketch.\r\n\r\nAfter watching the video all the way through the first time, watch it a second time and draw along with me. Then give it a try on your own (without watching) and see if you can achieve a similar effect with the woman\'s thoughts and expression.\r\n\r\nSo, what do you think is on this woman\'s mind?','How to Sketch a Woman with Something on Her Mind','','inherit','open','open','','1189-revision-v1','','','2014-06-13 19:27:19','2014-06-14 02:27:19','',1189,'http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/1189-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1198,2,'2014-06-13 19:30:20','2014-06-14 02:30:20','<center><iframe src=\"//www.youtube.com/embed/qAEzK9Ubz5E?rel=0\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"></iframe></center>Who knows what it is people are thinking? If only we could read minds, it would be a much more revealing world to say the least!\r\n\r\nNo one is truly a mind reader. Still, you can\'t say it wouldn\'t be fun to try.\r\n\r\nThat is one of the things SO interesting about sketching a person. A portrait artist gets to play mind-reader by trying to analyze a subject and interpret her thoughts, her emotions, her passions. It is the job of the portrait artist to capture those thoughts and feelings and convey them through art.\r\n\r\nPart of the fun of it all for the artists and the fans of art is in the guessing and interpreting. For this reason (and certainly others), it is probably a very good thing that we cannot read minds!\r\n\r\nWith that said, today\'s video tutorial shows us how to sketch a woman with something on her mind.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/sketch-a-woman-with-something-on-her-mind.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1190\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/sketch-a-woman-with-something-on-her-mind.jpg\" alt=\"sketch a woman with something on her mind\" width=\"375\" height=\"500\" /></a>\r\n\r\nThe only materials I used were drawing paper, a pink eraser, a kneaded eraser, and a 2B <a title=\"Derwent Graphic Pencils, Soft, Metal Tin, 12 Count (34215)\" href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/derwent-graphic-pencils-soft-metal-tin-12-count-34215/\">graphite pencil</a>. The 2B allowed for the variations in dark and light tones I wanted to achieve for this sketch.\r\n\r\nWatch the video to see a review of how to place basic facial guidelines. You will also see how to apply techniques for sketching eyes, the nose, and getting the mouth to convey a desired expression.\r\n\r\nWatch the shading progress from minimal at the beginning to layered and heavier at the end to enhance the sketch.\r\n\r\nAfter watching the video all the way through the first time, watch it a second time and draw along with me. Then give it a try on your own (without watching) and see if you can achieve a similar effect with the woman\'s thoughts and expression.\r\n\r\nSo, what do you think is on this woman\'s mind?','How to Sketch a Woman with Something on Her Mind','','inherit','open','open','','1189-revision-v1','','','2014-06-13 19:30:20','2014-06-14 02:30:20','',1189,'http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/1189-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1197,2,'2014-06-13 19:29:28','2014-06-14 02:29:28','<center><iframe src=\"//www.youtube.com/embed/qAEzK9Ubz5E?rel=0\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"></iframe></center>\r\n<br>\r\nWho knows what it is people are thinking? If only we could read minds, it would be a much more revealing world to say the least!\r\n\r\nNo one is truly a mind reader. Still, you can\'t say it wouldn\'t be fun to try.\r\n\r\nThat is one of the things SO interesting about sketching a person. A portrait artist gets to play mind-reader by trying to analyze a subject and interpret her thoughts, her emotions, her passions. It is the job of the portrait artist to capture those thoughts and feelings and convey them through art.\r\n\r\nPart of the fun of it all for the artists and the fans of art is in the guessing and interpreting. For this reason (and certainly others), it is probably a very good thing that we cannot read minds!\r\n\r\nWith that said, today\'s video tutorial shows us how to sketch a woman with something on her mind.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/sketch-a-woman-with-something-on-her-mind.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1190\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/sketch-a-woman-with-something-on-her-mind.jpg\" alt=\"sketch a woman with something on her mind\" width=\"375\" height=\"500\" /></a>\r\n\r\nThe only materials I used were drawing paper, a pink eraser, a kneaded eraser, and a 2B <a title=\"Derwent Graphic Pencils, Soft, Metal Tin, 12 Count (34215)\" href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/derwent-graphic-pencils-soft-metal-tin-12-count-34215/\">graphite pencil</a>. The 2B allowed for the variations in dark and light tones I wanted to achieve for this sketch.\r\n\r\nWatch the video to see a review of how to place basic facial guidelines. You will also see how to apply techniques for sketching eyes, the nose, and getting the mouth to convey a desired expression.\r\n\r\nWatch the shading progress from minimal at the beginning to layered and heavier at the end to enhance the sketch.\r\n\r\nAfter watching the video all the way through the first time, watch it a second time and draw along with me. Then give it a try on your own (without watching) and see if you can achieve a similar effect with the woman\'s thoughts and expression.\r\n\r\nSo, what do you think is on this woman\'s mind?','How to Sketch a Woman with Something on Her Mind','','inherit','open','open','','1189-revision-v1','','','2014-06-13 19:29:28','2014-06-14 02:29:28','',1189,'http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/1189-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1200,2,'2014-06-21 08:29:50','2014-06-21 15:29:50','We all like to escape reality sometimes. This is the gallery to visit when you want to see people who appear or do things a little unusual. Welcome to our gallery of fantasy people!\r\n\r\nArtists who draw people for this gallery can really have some fun! You may find drawings of people that have a realistic look or features in one sense, but there is something very uniquely strange or abstract about them in another.\r\n\r\nOr, you may find drawings of people where normal facial or body proportions go out the window. Perhaps you will see eyes too high, ears too low, or a child\'s head on an adult\'s body!\r\n\r\nPossibly you will see drawings of people doing odd or impossible actions.\r\n\r\nBasically, expect to find people here that you will not meet in the real world.\r\n\r\nSo, what can you learn from looking at drawings of fantasy people?\r\n\r\nSee if you can analyze a drawing and distinguish fantasy from reality. Which parts of the subject are drawn in a realistic way? Which parts are drawn in a way which you should avoid if you are trying to achieve realism?\r\n\r\nAlso, look for ways that these drawings can inspire more originality and creativity in your own artwork!\r\n\r\nIf you have <strong>your own</strong> fantasy portrait drawing that you want others to view in this gallery, <a title=\"Share Your Work in a Portrait Gallery!\" href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/share-your-work/\">see how to share it with us</a>.\r\n\r\n[gallery link=\"file\" ids=\"1204,1424,1630,2487\" orderby=\"rand\"]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','People Living in a Fantasy World','','private','open','open','','people-living-in-a-fantasy-world','','','2017-10-08 18:39:52','2017-10-09 01:39:52','',0,'http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/?p=1200',0,'post','',0),(1201,2,'2017-10-09 05:34:01','2017-10-09 12:34:01','<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/how-to-draw-a-woman-traits.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-982\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/how-to-draw-a-woman-traits-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"how to draw a woman traits\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" /></a>Learning how to draw a woman is a challenge. Drawing the human figure after just learning the basics of drawing anything at all is tricky enough. A woman, though, has a distinct figure in comparison to a man. Furthermore, if you want your work to be clear and understandable to an audience, it is vital that they can immediately see that a figure is female rather than male.\n\nThe good news is that there are some easy ways to make your female characters and subjects obvious even if you are just beginning to learn <a title=\"Let’s See How to Draw People\" href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/lets-see-how-to-draw-people/\">how to draw people</a>. By using curves and making yourself aware of some distinct female traits, such as hairstyles and physical gestures, you can make your female figures jump right off the page.\n<h3>Human Figure Basics</h3>\nAs wonderfully distinct from men as women are, they also share a great deal of anatomical similarity. Therefore, do not be afraid to rely on whatever you have learned about drawing people in general.\n\nBefore you begin, consider some of the basics of human anatomy as represented in drawings. The body has several parts, including the torso, head, limbs and extremities. Each has a certain proportion to each other. <a title=\"Keeping it Simple: The Straight Forward Step-By-Step Guide to Drawing the Body\" href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/keeping-it-simple-the-straight-forward-step-by-step-guide-to-drawing-the-body/\">Recalling these proportions</a> makes it easy to draw a man or a woman of any size because the proportions generally remain the same.\n\nFor your materials, you should start with a graphite pencil. A soft No.2B pencil or a 4B is a great choice. Get a separate eraser as well. The size of the sketch pad is up to you. However, you should make sure that the paper is sturdy so that you can erase if necessary. Paper that will not stand some erasures will require you to start over if it rips.\n<h3>Starting from the Top</h3>\nBegin by drawing the head. This is a critical part of your work because the head contains the face and the face is responsible for a lot of the body language that you will use in your drawing. Furthermore, the size of the head will help you determine the length and shape of the body that you draw later.\n\n<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/how-to-draw-a-woman-facial-guidelines.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-976\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/how-to-draw-a-woman-facial-guidelines.jpg\" alt=\"how to draw a woman facial guidelines\" width=\"267\" height=\"307\" /></a>• There is no need to let the shape of the head stump you before you even begin. Simply draw the basic oval shape for a head that you have already learned. You can do a lot with this basic oval.\n• If you have advanced a little more than this, feel free to play with this shape a little. The chin and jaw are major features that vary between men and women. Some people have square jaws, other have more triangular jaws with pointed chins.\n• A younger woman\'s head will be a little more rounded than an adult woman\'s head.\n• Lightly divide the shape you have used for the head with your pencil.\n• Mark points on each side where the eyes and ears will be. As different as one face may be from another, each face tends to be symmetrical. Therefore, the distance of the eyes and ears from this center line should be even.\n• Put the bottom of the nose halfway between the eyes and the bottom of the chin.\n• Part the lips of the mouth between the bottom of the nose and the bottom of the chin, about a third of the way below the bottom of the nose.\n\nUntil you acquire some more experience, try to adhere to these guidelines when first learning how to draw women. As you become an expert, you will be able to stray from these tips and create even more stylized faces and heads.\n<h3>Working Your Way Down the Body</h3>\nNow we continue to the body. If you want, you can skip to this stage after creating the mere shape of the head without adding any details. You may not want to decide how the face looks until you have the body figured out. With the length of the head determined, you can create body proportions that are realistic.\n\n<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/how-to-draw-a-woman-body-guidelines.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-980\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/how-to-draw-a-woman-body-guidelines.jpg\" alt=\"how to draw a woman body guidelines\" width=\"401\" height=\"757\" /></a>• Measure the head that you drew. The length of the entire female form should be roughly seven to eight times this length in total.\n• The torso should be somewhere between 2 ½ and 3 heads in length.\n• The legs should be somewhere between 3 ½ and 4 heads in length. Make sure that the numbers, however you configure them, add up to between seven and eight.\n• The width of the shoulders should be about 2 ½ to 3 heads. You will still have to decide how much slope there will be to the shoulders. Women are not as frequently broad-shouldered as men are.\n• Place the waist line about 4 heads from the bottom of the feet. This feature is essential for depicting a woman because she is more likely to have a distinct curve in this area than a man. You can decide how much of a curve will go into this area.\n• The distance from the lower breast area to the shoulder-line should be one head length.\n• When drawing details on the legs, make the thighs about 1 ½ to 2 full heads in length. The end point of this feature would be the kneecap.\n• Use the same length to determine the length of the lower legs, including the feet.\n\nAs you gain expertise, you will come up with your own exact measurements for these segments of the body. You will see, though, that your own guidelines will not stray far from these if you are trying to draw realistic forms of women.\n<h3>Poses and Gestures</h3>\n<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/how-to-draw-a-woman-pose.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-985\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/how-to-draw-a-woman-pose.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"325\" height=\"480\" /></a>If you want to do more than simply depict mannequins after you learn how to draw a woman, you should pay attention to the way that people present themselves. For example, most people do not stand exactly erect and look at you face to face. Artists typically depict their subjects in poses of some sort. They may be in profile, sitting down or even in movement, as the artist of this drawing shows us.\n\nAs a beginner, this is too much to deal with right away. However, you can elaborate on your work by making small changes to the way that the person stands. Change the angle of one foot, put a slight slump in the posture or just bend the knees a little.\n\nPay attention to the arms and hands as well. Real people do not just let their arms hang straight down. A woman may put her hand on one hip, cross her arms, raise a hand to say hello or reach out to grab something. You can quickly move from drawing simple, lifeless figures to creating more lifelike women with just a few alterations in poses and gestures.\n<h3>Women\'s Faces</h3>\n<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/how-to-draw-a-woman-womens-faces.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-983\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/how-to-draw-a-woman-womens-faces.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"319\" height=\"480\" /></a>Let\'s go back to the face. Both men and women are distinguished primarily by their faces and their expressions.\n\n• The most fundamental feature of any face is usually the eyes. Eyes can take on many shapes. This is particularly due to ethnic background but women can also use makeup to alter the appearance of their eyes. They may be round or take on a more slanted or even almond appearance. Furthermore, eyelashes may be more or less prominent. Finally, choose a color for the eyes and let your shading reflect that color.\n• Think of how the nose looks when you view it on another person\'s face. The bridge is not prominent when viewed from a frontal perspective. Sketch in the angles of the nose at first. Darken with additional strokes as you gain a better idea of how it appears.\n• The base of the nose can vary. The nostrils may be wide and flared or they may run more continuously from the bridge of the nose.\n• If viewing in profile, the nose becomes even more important. Is the bridge straight? Does the person have a rounded nose? Noses vary a great deal and there is no real scale that you can use to create proportional noses because they can be anywhere from large to small in comparison to the face. You will have to feel your own way with this feature.\n<h3>The Many Hairstyles of Women</h3>\n<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/how-to-draw-a-woman-hair.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-977\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/how-to-draw-a-woman-hair.jpg\" alt=\"how to draw a woman hair\" width=\"400\" height=\"480\" /></a>In general, women have a greater variety of hairstyles than men. Like men, their hair may be of all lengths but women tend to do more with what they have. This can be a challenge to draw, but it becomes easier as you learn what to look for.\n\n• Even if the woman\'s hair comes down and covers where the hairline meets the forehead, you need to know where the hairline is.\n• You are not going to draw every single hair on her head but you may want to go beyond just outlining a mass of hair. Use light strokes to indicate fine threads of hair and darker pencil lines to indicate thicker locks of hair.\n• You need to determine how long the hair is and if it hangs over her shoulders or not.\n• Decide if the hair will cover her ears. If not, you will have to draw the ears as well.\n• Do not forget that the eyelashes and eyebrows are made from hair as well. You can simply draw these in as lines or make the bristles more prominent.\n<h3>Draw More and More Women</h3>\n<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/how-to-draw-a-woman-ethnicities.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-981\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/how-to-draw-a-woman-ethnicities.jpg\" alt=\"???????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????\" width=\"446\" height=\"480\" /></a>There is a tendency on the part of beginning artists to depict young people with standard features of the people that surround them. As you become more proficient, try to add some variation to your drawings.  Women come in all shapes, sizes, shades, and ages. Indicate traits and facial features that are characteristic of your subject with subtle details that enhance the beauty and character of your subject.\n\nIn order to learn how to draw a woman, you simply need a lot of practice. You should get started right away. The great thing about drawing is that no one has to see your mistakes. You can do it again and again until you get it right.','How To Draw Women That Really Look Like Women','','inherit','open','open','','968-autosave-v1','','','2017-10-09 05:34:01','2017-10-09 12:34:01','',968,'http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/968-autosave-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1202,2,'2014-06-16 05:30:17','2014-06-16 12:30:17','<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/how-to-draw-a-woman-traits.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-982\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/how-to-draw-a-woman-traits-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"how to draw a woman traits\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" /></a>Learning how to draw a woman is a challenge. Drawing the human figure after just learning the basics of drawing anything at all is tricky enough. A woman, though, has a distinct figure in comparison to a man. Furthermore, if you want your work to be clear and understandable to an audience, it is vital that they can immediately see that a figure is female rather than male.\r\n\r\nThe good news is that there are some easy ways to make your female characters and subjects obvious even if you are just beginning to learn <a title=\"Let’s See How to Draw People\" href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/lets-see-how-to-draw-people/\">how to draw people</a>. By using curves and making yourself aware of some distinct female traits, such as hairstyles and physical gestures, you can make your female figures jump right off the page.\r\n<h3>Human Figure Basics</h3>\r\nAs wonderfully distinct from men as women are, they also share a great deal of anatomical similarity. Therefore, do not be afraid to rely on whatever you have learned about drawing people in general.\r\n\r\nBefore you begin, consider some of the basics of human anatomy as represented in drawings. The body has several parts, including the torso, head, limbs and extremities. Each has a certain proportion to each other. <a title=\"Keeping it Simple: The Straight Forward Step-By-Step Guide to Drawing the Body\" href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/keeping-it-simple-the-straight-forward-step-by-step-guide-to-drawing-the-body/\">Recalling these proportions</a> makes it easy to draw a man or a woman of any size because the proportions generally remain the same.\r\n\r\nFor your materials, you should start with a graphite pencil. A soft No.2B pencil or a 4B is a great choice. Get a separate eraser as well. The size of the sketch pad is up to you. However, you should make sure that the paper is sturdy so that you can erase if necessary. Paper that will not stand some erasures will require you to start over if it rips.\r\n<h3>Starting from the Top</h3>\r\nBegin by drawing the head. This is a critical part of your work because the head contains the face and the face is responsible for a lot of the body language that you will use in your drawing. Furthermore, the size of the head will help you determine the length and shape of the body that you draw later.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/how-to-draw-a-woman-facial-guidelines.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-976\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/how-to-draw-a-woman-facial-guidelines.jpg\" alt=\"how to draw a woman facial guidelines\" width=\"267\" height=\"307\" /></a>• There is no need to let the shape of the head stump you before you even begin. Simply draw the basic oval shape for a head that you have already learned. You can do a lot with this basic oval.\r\n• If you have advanced a little more than this, feel free to play with this shape a little. The chin and jaw are major features that vary between men and women. Some people have square jaws, other have more triangular jaws with pointed chins.\r\n• A younger woman\'s head will be a little more rounded than an adult woman\'s head.\r\n• Lightly divide the shape you have used for the head with your pencil.\r\n• Mark points on each side where the eyes and ears will be. As different as one face may be from another, each face tends to be symmetrical. Therefore, the distance of the eyes and ears from this center line should be even.\r\n• Put the bottom of the nose halfway between the eyes and the bottom of the chin.\r\n• Part the lips of the mouth between the bottom of the nose and the bottom of the chin, about a third of the way below the bottom of the nose.\r\n\r\nUntil you acquire some more experience, try to adhere to these guidelines when first learning how to draw women. As you become an expert, you will be able to stray from these tips and create even more stylized faces and heads.\r\n<h3>Working Your Way Down the Body</h3>\r\nNow we continue to the body. If you want, you can skip to this stage after creating the mere shape of the head without adding any details. You may not want to decide how the face looks until you have the body figured out. With the length of the head determined, you can create body proportions that are realistic.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/how-to-draw-a-woman-body-guidelines.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-980\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/how-to-draw-a-woman-body-guidelines.jpg\" alt=\"how to draw a woman body guidelines\" width=\"401\" height=\"757\" /></a>• Measure the head that you drew. The length of the entire female form should be roughly seven to eight times this length in total.\r\n• The torso should be somewhere between 2 ½ and 3 heads in length.\r\n• The legs should be somewhere between 3 ½ and 4 heads in length. Make sure that the numbers, however you configure them, add up to between seven and eight.\r\n• The width of the shoulders should be about 2 ½ to 3 heads. You will still have to decide how much slope there will be to the shoulders. Women are not as frequently broad-shouldered as men are.\r\n• Place the waist line about 4 heads from the bottom of the feet. This feature is essential for depicting a woman because she is more likely to have a distinct curve in this area than a man. You can decide how much of a curve will go into this area.\r\n• The distance from the lower breast area to the shoulder-line should be one head length.\r\n• When drawing details on the legs, make the thighs about 1 ½ to 2 full heads in length. The end point of this feature would be the kneecap.\r\n• Use the same length to determine the length of the lower legs, including the feet.\r\n\r\nAs you gain expertise, you will come up with your own exact measurements for these segments of the body. You will see, though, that your own guidelines will not stray far from these if you are trying to draw realistic forms of women.\r\n<h3>Poses and Gestures</h3>\r\n<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/how-to-draw-a-woman-pose.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-985\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/how-to-draw-a-woman-pose.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"325\" height=\"480\" /></a>If you want to do more than simply depict mannequins after you learn how to draw a woman, you should pay attention to the way that people present themselves. For example, most people do not stand exactly erect and look at you face to face. Artists typically depict their subjects in poses of some sort. They may be in profile, sitting down or even in movement, as the artist of this drawing shows us.\r\n\r\nAs a beginner, this is too much to deal with right away. However, you can elaborate on your work by making small changes to the way that the person stands. Change the angle of one foot, put a slight slump in the posture or just bend the knees a little.\r\n\r\nPay attention to the arms and hands as well. Real people do not just let their arms hang straight down. A woman may put her hand on one hip, cross her arms, raise a hand to say hello or reach out to grab something. You can quickly move from drawing simple, lifeless figures to creating more lifelike women with just a few alterations in poses and gestures.\r\n<h3>Women\'s Faces</h3>\r\n<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/how-to-draw-a-woman-womens-faces.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-983\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/how-to-draw-a-woman-womens-faces.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"319\" height=\"480\" /></a>Let\'s go back to the face. Both men and women are distinguished primarily by their faces and their expressions.\r\n\r\n• The most fundamental feature of any face is usually the eyes. Eyes can take on many shapes. This is particularly due to ethnic background but women can also use makeup to alter the appearance of their eyes. They may be round or take on a more slanted or even almond appearance. Furthermore, eyelashes may be more or less prominent. Finally, choose a color for the eyes and let your shading reflect that color.\r\n• Think of how the nose looks when you view it on another person\'s face. The bridge is not prominent when viewed from a frontal perspective. Sketch in the angles of the nose at first. Darken with additional strokes as you gain a better idea of how it appears.\r\n• The base of the nose can vary. The nostrils may be wide and flared or they may run more continuously from the bridge of the nose.\r\n• If viewing in profile, the nose becomes even more important. Is the bridge straight? Does the person have a rounded nose? Noses vary a great deal and there is no real scale that you can use to create proportional noses because they can be anywhere from large to small in comparison to the face. You will have to feel your own way with this feature.\r\n<h3>The Many Hairstyles of Women</h3>\r\n<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/how-to-draw-a-woman-hair.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-977\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/how-to-draw-a-woman-hair.jpg\" alt=\"how to draw a woman hair\" width=\"400\" height=\"480\" /></a>In general, women have a greater variety of hairstyles than men. Like men, their hair may be of all lengths but women tend to do more with what they have. This can be a challenge to draw, but it becomes easier as you learn what to look for.\r\n\r\n• Even if the woman\'s hair comes down and covers where the hairline meets the forehead, you need to know where the hairline is.\r\n• You are not going to draw every single hair on her head but you may want to go beyond just outlining a mass of hair. Use light strokes to indicate fine threads of hair and darker pencil lines to indicate thicker locks of hair.\r\n• You need to determine how long the hair is and if it hangs over her shoulders or not.\r\n• Decide if the hair will cover her ears. If not, you will have to draw the ears as well.\r\n• Do not forget that the eyelashes and eyebrows are made from hair as well. You can simply draw these in as lines or make the bristles more prominent.\r\n<h3>Ages and Ethnicities</h3>\r\n<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/how-to-draw-a-woman-ethnicities.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-981\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/how-to-draw-a-woman-ethnicities.jpg\" alt=\"???????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????\" width=\"446\" height=\"480\" /></a>There is a tendency on the part of beginning artists to depict young people with standard features of the people that surround them. As you become more proficient, try to add some variation to your drawings.  The women in your drawings may be older or younger. Older women may have a few more wrinkles and possibly carry a little more weight. Indicate these traits with subtle details that enhance the beauty and character of your subject. Also, drawing women of varying ethnicities will require you to adapt the shapes of faces and features in your portraits.\r\n\r\nIn order to learn how to draw a woman, you simply need a lot of practice. You should get started right away. The great thing about drawing is that no one has to see your mistakes. You can do it again and again until you get it right.','How To Draw Women That Really Look Like Women','','inherit','open','open','','968-revision-v1','','','2014-06-16 05:30:17','2014-06-16 12:30:17','',968,'http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/968-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1203,2,'2014-06-16 08:20:46','2014-06-16 15:20:46','We all like to escape reality sometimes. This is the gallery to visit when you want to see people who appear or do things a little unusual. Welcome to our gallery of fantasy people!\r\n\r\nArtists who draw people for this gallery can really have some fun! You may find drawings of people that have a realistic look or features in one sense, but there is something very uniquely strange or abstract about them in another.\r\n\r\nOr, you may find drawings of people where normal facial or body proportions go out the window. Perhaps you will see eyes too high, ears too low, or a child\'s head on an adult\'s body!\r\n\r\nPossibly you will see drawings of people doing odd or impossible actions.\r\n\r\nBasically, expect to find people here that you will not meet in the real world.\r\n\r\nSo, what can you learn from looking at drawings of fantasy people?\r\n\r\nSee if you can analyze a drawing and distinguish fantasy from reality. Which parts of the subject are drawn in a realistic way? Which parts are drawn in a way which you should avoid if you are trying to achieve realism?\r\n\r\nAlso, look for ways that these drawings can inspire more originality and creativity in your own artwork!','People Living in a Fantasy World','','inherit','open','open','','1200-revision-v1','','','2014-06-16 08:20:46','2014-06-16 15:20:46','',1200,'http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/1200-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1204,2,'2014-06-16 08:26:29','2014-06-16 15:26:29','','super kahleb','','inherit','open','open','','super-kahleb','','','2017-10-08 19:50:37','2017-10-09 02:50:37','',0,'http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/super-kahleb.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(1205,2,'2014-06-16 08:44:41','2014-06-16 15:44:41','We all like to escape reality sometimes. This is the gallery to visit when you want to see people who appear or do things a little unusual. Welcome to our gallery of fantasy people!\r\n\r\nArtists who draw people for this gallery can really have some fun! You may find drawings of people that have a realistic look or features in one sense, but there is something very uniquely strange or abstract about them in another.\r\n\r\nOr, you may find drawings of people where normal facial or body proportions go out the window. Perhaps you will see eyes too high, ears too low, or a child\'s head on an adult\'s body!\r\n\r\nPossibly you will see drawings of people doing odd or impossible actions.\r\n\r\nBasically, expect to find people here that you will not meet in the real world.\r\n\r\nSo, what can you learn from looking at drawings of fantasy people?\r\n\r\nSee if you can analyze a drawing and distinguish fantasy from reality. Which parts of the subject are drawn in a realistic way? Which parts are drawn in a way which you should avoid if you are trying to achieve realism?\r\n\r\nAlso, look for ways that these drawings can inspire more originality and creativity in your own artwork!\r\n\r\nIf you have <strong>your own</strong> portrait drawing that you want others to view in this gallery, <a title=\"Share Your Work in a Portrait Gallery!\" href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/share-your-work/\">see how to share it with us</a>.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','People Living in a Fantasy World','','inherit','open','open','','1200-revision-v1','','','2014-06-16 08:44:41','2014-06-16 15:44:41','',1200,'http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/1200-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1206,2,'2014-06-16 08:52:14','2014-06-16 15:52:14','[[\"[caption id=\\\"attachment_652\\\" align=\\\"aligncenter\\\" width=\\\"221\\\"]<a href=\\\"http:\\/\\/www.letsdrawpeople.com\\/portrait-drawings-of-children\\/\\\"><img 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This is the gallery to visit when you want to see people who appear or do things a little unusual. Welcome to our gallery of fantasy people!\n\nArtists who draw people for this gallery can really have some fun! You may find drawings of people that have a realistic look or features in one sense, but there is something very uniquely strange or abstract about them in another.\n\nOr, you may find drawings of people where normal facial or body proportions go out the window. Perhaps you will see eyes too high, ears too low, or a child\'s head on an adult\'s body!\n\nPossibly you will see drawings of people doing odd or impossible actions.\n\nBasically, expect to find people here that you will not meet in the real world.\n\nSo, what can you learn from looking at drawings of fantasy people?\n\nSee if you can analyze a drawing and distinguish fantasy from reality. Which parts of the subject are drawn in a realistic way? Which parts are drawn in a way which you should avoid if you are trying to achieve realism?\n\nAlso, look for ways that these drawings can inspire more originality and creativity in your own artwork!\n\nIf you have <strong>your own</strong> fantasy portrait drawing that you want others to view in this gallery, <a title=\"Share Your Work in a Portrait Gallery!\" href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/share-your-work/\">see how to share it with us</a>.\n\n[gallery link=\"file\" ids=\"1204,1424,1630\" orderby=\"rand\"]\n\n&nbsp;','People Living in a Fantasy World','','inherit','open','open','','1200-autosave-v1','','','2015-02-05 20:23:06','2015-02-06 04:23:06','',1200,'http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/1200-autosave-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1209,2,'2014-06-16 09:11:10','2014-06-16 16:11:10','We all like to escape reality sometimes. This is the gallery to visit when you want to see people who appear or do things a little unusual. Welcome to our gallery of fantasy people!\r\n\r\nArtists who draw people for this gallery can really have some fun! You may find drawings of people that have a realistic look or features in one sense, but there is something very uniquely strange or abstract about them in another.\r\n\r\nOr, you may find drawings of people where normal facial or body proportions go out the window. Perhaps you will see eyes too high, ears too low, or a child\'s head on an adult\'s body!\r\n\r\nPossibly you will see drawings of people doing odd or impossible actions.\r\n\r\nBasically, expect to find people here that you will not meet in the real world.\r\n\r\nSo, what can you learn from looking at drawings of fantasy people?\r\n\r\nSee if you can analyze a drawing and distinguish fantasy from reality. Which parts of the subject are drawn in a realistic way? Which parts are drawn in a way which you should avoid if you are trying to achieve realism?\r\n\r\nAlso, look for ways that these drawings can inspire more originality and creativity in your own artwork!\r\n\r\nIf you have <strong>your own</strong> portrait drawing that you want others to view in this gallery, <a title=\"Share Your Work in a Portrait Gallery!\" href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/share-your-work/\">see how to share it with us</a>.\r\n\r\n[gallery ids=\"1204\" orderby=\"rand\"]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','People Living in a Fantasy World','','inherit','open','open','','1200-revision-v1','','','2014-06-16 09:11:10','2014-06-16 16:11:10','',1200,'http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/1200-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1210,2,'2014-06-16 09:12:40','2014-06-16 16:12:40','We all like to escape reality sometimes. This is the gallery to visit when you want to see people who appear or do things a little unusual. Welcome to our gallery of fantasy people!\r\n\r\nArtists who draw people for this gallery can really have some fun! You may find drawings of people that have a realistic look or features in one sense, but there is something very uniquely strange or abstract about them in another.\r\n\r\nOr, you may find drawings of people where normal facial or body proportions go out the window. Perhaps you will see eyes too high, ears too low, or a child\'s head on an adult\'s body!\r\n\r\nPossibly you will see drawings of people doing odd or impossible actions.\r\n\r\nBasically, expect to find people here that you will not meet in the real world.\r\n\r\nSo, what can you learn from looking at drawings of fantasy people?\r\n\r\nSee if you can analyze a drawing and distinguish fantasy from reality. Which parts of the subject are drawn in a realistic way? Which parts are drawn in a way which you should avoid if you are trying to achieve realism?\r\n\r\nAlso, look for ways that these drawings can inspire more originality and creativity in your own artwork!\r\n\r\nIf you have <strong>your own</strong> portrait drawing that you want others to view in this gallery, <a title=\"Share Your Work in a Portrait Gallery!\" href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/share-your-work/\">see how to share it with us</a>.\r\n\r\n[gallery link=\"file\" ids=\"1204\" orderby=\"rand\"]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','People Living in a Fantasy World','','inherit','open','open','','1200-revision-v1','','','2014-06-16 09:12:40','2014-06-16 16:12:40','',1200,'http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/1200-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1211,2,'2014-06-16 09:18:57','2014-06-16 16:18:57','As you develop your people-drawing skills and draw people of all shapes, sizes, and ages, you are certain to notice some differences between drawing adults and drawing children. If you are trying to learn how to draw kids and are experiencing some challenges, maybe these portrait drawings of children can help you.\r\n\r\nWhile browsing through the gallery, take time to closely examine the details in the pictures. Take note of the pencil strokes and how the lines and tones help form the larger eyes, rounder faces, or any other trouble spots you may be encountering while trying to draw kids. Check back often for more wonderful drawings of children by our website contributors and visitors, and use them as your inspiration!\r\n\r\nIf you have <strong>your own</strong> portrait drawing that you want others to view in this gallery, <a title=\"Share Your Work in a Portrait Gallery!\" href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/share-your-work/\">see how to share it with us</a>.\r\n\r\n[gallery link=\"file\" ids=\"640,642,645,646,647,648,650,651,652,643,641\" orderby=\"rand\"]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','Portrait Drawings of Children','','inherit','open','open','','489-revision-v1','','','2014-06-16 09:18:57','2014-06-16 16:18:57','',489,'http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/489-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1212,2,'2014-06-16 09:21:35','2014-06-16 16:21:35','Use these drawings of celebrities and prominent people as examples of how to capture the likenesses of well-known people. Remember that when you are trying to draw people well enough and detailed enough for them to be recognizable as the intended person, it is often helpful to practice by drawing famous faces. I mean, what better test of your drawing skills than to show your work to people who immediately know who you were trying to draw, right?\r\n\r\nYou will see familiar drawings of different skill levels and different levels of detail in this gallery. Some drawings you may recognize, while others you may not. No matter how much or how little a drawing here captures a resemblance, take the opportunity to learn something from each piece. Some questions you may ask yourself as you view this gallery are:\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>Which obvious features did the artist include to help make the famous face easily recognizable?</li>\r\n	<li>Which details or subtle facial characteristics did the artist include to obtain such an accurate likeness of the subject?</li>\r\n	<li> What could the artist have done differently to make a better representation of the celebrity?</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nThank you in advance to all artists who contribute their drawings of well-known faces to this gallery! Remember, too, that it\'s okay if your drawing doesn\'t come out perfectly or to your satisfaction. I am still hard on myself with some of my work, and I always see something I could have done differently for better results (even with my own drawings in this gallery!). The important thing to remember is, you should always feel good about sharing your artwork, celebrate your strengths, and learn from your mistakes.\r\n\r\nIf you have <strong>your own</strong> celebrity portrait drawing that you want others to view in this gallery, <a title=\"Share Your Work in a Portrait Gallery!\" href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/share-your-work/\">see how to share it with us</a>.\r\n\r\n[gallery link=\"file\" ids=\"759,753,734,799,798,797,796,790,791,792,793,794,789,788,787,786,785,784,783,795\" orderby=\"rand\"]','Drawings of Well-Known Faces','','inherit','open','open','','659-revision-v1','','','2014-06-16 09:21:35','2014-06-16 16:21:35','',659,'http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/659-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1213,2,'2014-06-16 09:22:21','2014-06-16 16:22:21','We all like to escape reality sometimes. This is the gallery to visit when you want to see people who appear or do things a little unusual. Welcome to our gallery of fantasy people!\r\n\r\nArtists who draw people for this gallery can really have some fun! You may find drawings of people that have a realistic look or features in one sense, but there is something very uniquely strange or abstract about them in another.\r\n\r\nOr, you may find drawings of people where normal facial or body proportions go out the window. Perhaps you will see eyes too high, ears too low, or a child\'s head on an adult\'s body!\r\n\r\nPossibly you will see drawings of people doing odd or impossible actions.\r\n\r\nBasically, expect to find people here that you will not meet in the real world.\r\n\r\nSo, what can you learn from looking at drawings of fantasy people?\r\n\r\nSee if you can analyze a drawing and distinguish fantasy from reality. Which parts of the subject are drawn in a realistic way? Which parts are drawn in a way which you should avoid if you are trying to achieve realism?\r\n\r\nAlso, look for ways that these drawings can inspire more originality and creativity in your own artwork!\r\n\r\nIf you have <strong>your own</strong> fantasy portrait drawing that you want others to view in this gallery, <a title=\"Share Your Work in a Portrait Gallery!\" href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/share-your-work/\">see how to share it with us</a>.\r\n\r\n[gallery link=\"file\" ids=\"1204\" orderby=\"rand\"]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','People Living in a Fantasy World','','inherit','open','open','','1200-revision-v1','','','2014-06-16 09:22:21','2014-06-16 16:22:21','',1200,'http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/1200-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1214,2,'2014-06-16 09:25:01','2014-06-16 16:25:01','As you develop your people-drawing skills and draw people of all shapes, sizes, and ages, you are certain to notice some differences between drawing adults and drawing children. If you are trying to learn how to draw kids and are experiencing some challenges, maybe these portrait drawings of children can help you.\r\n\r\nWhile browsing through the gallery, take time to closely examine the details in the pictures. Take note of the pencil strokes and how the lines and tones help form the larger eyes, rounder faces, or any other trouble spots you may be encountering while trying to draw kids. Check back often for more wonderful drawings of children by our website contributors and visitors, and use them as your inspiration!\r\n\r\nIf you have <strong>your own</strong> child portrait drawing that you want others to view in this gallery, <a title=\"Share Your Work in a Portrait Gallery!\" href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/share-your-work/\">see how to share it with us</a>.\r\n\r\n[gallery link=\"file\" ids=\"640,642,645,646,647,648,650,651,652,643,641\" orderby=\"rand\"]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','Portrait Drawings of Children','','inherit','open','open','','489-revision-v1','','','2014-06-16 09:25:01','2014-06-16 16:25:01','',489,'http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/489-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1215,2,'2014-06-16 09:27:31','2014-06-16 16:27:31','Welcome to our gallery of family drawings! Here you can view drawings of family members by our contributors and visitors.\r\n\r\nAs someone who is becoming more skilled at drawing people, you will find family and friends taking an increased interest in your talent. As a professional portrait artist, people who love your artwork will undoubtedly want to become your clients. When family, friends, or other people ask you (or pay you) to draw for them, who do they most often want you to draw?\r\n\r\nThey usually want you to draw a portrait from their personal collection of family photos. They may even ask you to take people from two or more photographs and combine them into one drawing. Your artistic creativity may sometimes be at play too, as when people ask you to include elements not in the original photographs.\r\n\r\nYou will see examples of all of these scenarios within this gallery. Notice the different arrangements of the subjects, features, and how the various elements of the family drawings create pleasing compositions. Happy viewing!\r\n\r\nIf you have <strong>your own</strong> family portrait drawing that you want others to view in this gallery, <a title=\"Share Your Work in a Portrait Gallery!\" href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/share-your-work/\">see how to share it with us</a>.\r\n\r\n[gallery link=\"file\" ids=\"649,644,761,762,763,666\" orderby=\"rand\"]','Family Drawings','','inherit','open','open','','662-revision-v1','','','2014-06-16 09:27:31','2014-06-16 16:27:31','',662,'http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/662-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1216,2,'2015-12-28 14:01:42','2015-12-28 22:01:42','Welcome to our gallery of self-portrait drawings! Here you can view drawings by our contributors and visitors...of themselves!\n\nSelf-portraits are some of the most intriguing types of artwork around. Often times, we as humans see ourselves or think of ourselves differently from how others perceive us. A self-portrait is exactly what the name implies. It is simply a drawing of one\'s own self.\n\nA self-portrait drawing forces an artist to create an interpretation of oneself. The artist must take a critical look in the mirror and create an image of what the rest of the world sees. At the same time, the artist finds balance and includes those unique elements and features that define who he or she is as a person.\n\nCome back to this gallery often to see the faces behind those who create our articles and tutorials, as well as the faces that make up our growing audience!\n\nIf you have <strong>your own</strong> self-portrait drawing that you want others to view in this gallery, <a title=\"Share Your Work in a Portrait Gallery!\" href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/share-your-work/\">see how to share it with us</a>.\n\n[gallery link=\"file\" ids=\"1026,1456,1628,1646,1663,2480\"]','Self-Portrait Drawings of Aspiring Artists','','inherit','open','open','','1060-autosave-v1','','','2015-12-28 14:01:42','2015-12-28 22:01:42','',1060,'http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/1060-autosave-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1217,2,'2014-06-16 09:29:40','2014-06-16 16:29:40','Welcome to our gallery of self-portrait drawings! Here you can view drawings by our contributors and visitors...of themselves!\r\n\r\nSelf-portraits are some of the most intriguing types of artwork around. Often times, we as humans see ourselves or think of ourselves differently from how others perceive us. A self-portrait is exactly what the name implies. It is simply a drawing of one\'s own self.\r\n\r\nA self-portrait drawing forces an artist to create an interpretation of oneself. The artist must take a critical look in the mirror and create an image of what the rest of the world sees. At the same time, the artist finds balance and includes those unique elements and features that define who he or she is as a person.\r\n\r\nCome back to this gallery often to see the faces behind those who create our articles and tutorials, as well as the faces that make up our growing audience!\r\n\r\nIf you have <strong>your own</strong> self-portrait drawing that you want others to view in this gallery, <a title=\"Share Your Work in a Portrait Gallery!\" href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/share-your-work/\">see how to share it with us</a>.\r\n\r\n[gallery link=\"file\" ids=\"1026\"]','Self-Portrait Drawings of Aspiring Artists','','inherit','open','open','','1060-revision-v1','','','2014-06-16 09:29:40','2014-06-16 16:29:40','',1060,'http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/1060-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1218,2,'2014-06-16 09:41:22','2014-06-16 16:41:22','Use these drawings of celebrities and prominent people as examples of how to capture the likenesses of well-known people. Remember that when you are trying to draw people well enough and detailed enough for them to be recognizable as the intended person, it is often helpful to practice by drawing famous faces. I mean, what better test of your drawing skills than to show your work to people who immediately know who you were trying to draw, right?\r\n\r\nYou will see familiar drawings of different skill levels and different levels of detail in this gallery. Some drawings you may recognize, while others you may not. No matter how much or how little a drawing here captures a resemblance, take the opportunity to learn something from each piece. Some questions you may ask yourself as you view this gallery are:\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>Which obvious features did the artist include to help make the famous face easily recognizable?</li>\r\n	<li>Which details or subtle facial characteristics did the artist include to obtain such an accurate likeness of the subject?</li>\r\n	<li> What could the artist have done differently to make a better representation of the celebrity?</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nThank you in advance to all artists who contribute their drawings of well-known faces to this gallery! Remember, too, that it\'s okay if your drawing doesn\'t come out perfectly or to your satisfaction. I am still hard on myself with some of my work, and I always see something I could have done differently for better results (even with my own drawings in this gallery!). The important thing to remember is, you should always feel good about sharing your artwork, celebrate your strengths, and learn from your mistakes.\r\n\r\nIf you have <strong>your own</strong> celebrity portrait drawing that you want others to view in this gallery, <a title=\"Share Your Work in a Portrait Gallery!\" href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/share-your-work/\">see how to share it with us</a>.\r\n\r\n[gallery link=\"file\" ids=\"759,753,734,799,798,797,796,790,791,792,793,794,789,788,787,786,785,784,783,795,1171\" orderby=\"rand\"]','Drawings of Well-Known Faces','','inherit','open','open','','659-revision-v1','','','2014-06-16 09:41:22','2014-06-16 16:41:22','',659,'http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/659-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1219,2,'2014-06-17 13:18:19','2014-06-17 20:18:19','<center><iframe src=\"//www.youtube.com/embed/YnM-FnFnsfw?rel=0\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"></iframe></center>\r\n<br>\r\nWho knows what it is people are thinking? If only we could read minds, it would be a much more revealing world to say the least!\r\n\r\nNo one is truly a mind reader. Still, you can\'t say it wouldn\'t be fun to try.\r\n\r\nThat is one of the things SO interesting about sketching a person. A portrait artist gets to play mind-reader by trying to analyze a subject and interpret her thoughts, her emotions, her passions. It is the job of the portrait artist to capture those thoughts and feelings and convey them through art.\r\n\r\nPart of the fun of it all for the artists and the fans of art is in the guessing and interpreting. For this reason (and certainly others), it is probably a very good thing that we cannot read minds!\r\n\r\nWith that said, today\'s video tutorial shows us how to sketch a woman with something on her mind.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/sketch-a-woman-with-something-on-her-mind.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1190\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/sketch-a-woman-with-something-on-her-mind.jpg\" alt=\"sketch a woman with something on her mind\" width=\"375\" height=\"500\" /></a>\r\n\r\nThe only materials I used were drawing paper, a pink eraser, a kneaded eraser, and a 2B <a title=\"Derwent Graphic Pencils, Soft, Metal Tin, 12 Count (34215)\" href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/derwent-graphic-pencils-soft-metal-tin-12-count-34215/\">graphite pencil</a>. The 2B allowed for the variations in dark and light tones I wanted to achieve for this sketch.\r\n\r\nWatch the video to see a review of how to place basic facial guidelines. You will also see how to apply techniques for sketching eyes, the nose, and getting the mouth to convey a desired expression.\r\n\r\nWatch the shading progress from minimal at the beginning to layered and heavier at the end to enhance the sketch.\r\n\r\nAfter watching the video all the way through the first time, watch it a second time and draw along with me. Then give it a try on your own (without watching) and see if you can achieve a similar effect with the woman\'s thoughts and expression.\r\n\r\nSo, what do you think is on this woman\'s mind?','How to Sketch a Woman with Something on Her Mind','','inherit','open','open','','1189-autosave-v1','','','2014-06-17 13:18:19','2014-06-17 20:18:19','',1189,'http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/1189-autosave-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1220,2,'2014-06-17 13:12:14','2014-06-17 20:12:14','<center><iframe src=\"//www.youtube.com/embed/YnM-FnFnsfw?rel=0\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"></iframe></center>Who knows what it is people are thinking? If only we could read minds, it would be a much more revealing world to say the least!\r\n\r\nNo one is truly a mind reader. Still, you can\'t say it wouldn\'t be fun to try.\r\n\r\nThat is one of the things SO interesting about sketching a person. A portrait artist gets to play mind-reader by trying to analyze a subject and interpret her thoughts, her emotions, her passions. It is the job of the portrait artist to capture those thoughts and feelings and convey them through art.\r\n\r\nPart of the fun of it all for the artists and the fans of art is in the guessing and interpreting. For this reason (and certainly others), it is probably a very good thing that we cannot read minds!\r\n\r\nWith that said, today\'s video tutorial shows us how to sketch a woman with something on her mind.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/sketch-a-woman-with-something-on-her-mind.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1190\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/sketch-a-woman-with-something-on-her-mind.jpg\" alt=\"sketch a woman with something on her mind\" width=\"375\" height=\"500\" /></a>\r\n\r\nThe only materials I used were drawing paper, a pink eraser, a kneaded eraser, and a 2B <a title=\"Derwent Graphic Pencils, Soft, Metal Tin, 12 Count (34215)\" href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/derwent-graphic-pencils-soft-metal-tin-12-count-34215/\">graphite pencil</a>. The 2B allowed for the variations in dark and light tones I wanted to achieve for this sketch.\r\n\r\nWatch the video to see a review of how to place basic facial guidelines. You will also see how to apply techniques for sketching eyes, the nose, and getting the mouth to convey a desired expression.\r\n\r\nWatch the shading progress from minimal at the beginning to layered and heavier at the end to enhance the sketch.\r\n\r\nAfter watching the video all the way through the first time, watch it a second time and draw along with me. Then give it a try on your own (without watching) and see if you can achieve a similar effect with the woman\'s thoughts and expression.\r\n\r\nSo, what do you think is on this woman\'s mind?','How to Sketch a Woman with Something on Her Mind','','inherit','open','open','','1189-revision-v1','','','2014-06-17 13:12:14','2014-06-17 20:12:14','',1189,'http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/1189-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1221,2,'2014-06-17 13:18:49','2014-06-17 20:18:49','<center><iframe src=\"//www.youtube.com/embed/YnM-FnFnsfw?rel=0\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"></iframe></center>\r\n\r\nWho knows what it is people are thinking? If only we could read minds, it would be a much more revealing world to say the least!\r\n\r\nNo one is truly a mind reader. Still, you can\'t say it wouldn\'t be fun to try.\r\n\r\nThat is one of the things SO interesting about sketching a person. A portrait artist gets to play mind-reader by trying to analyze a subject and interpret her thoughts, her emotions, her passions. It is the job of the portrait artist to capture those thoughts and feelings and convey them through art.\r\n\r\nPart of the fun of it all for the artists and the fans of art is in the guessing and interpreting. For this reason (and certainly others), it is probably a very good thing that we cannot read minds!\r\n\r\nWith that said, today\'s video tutorial shows us how to sketch a woman with something on her mind.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/sketch-a-woman-with-something-on-her-mind.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1190\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/sketch-a-woman-with-something-on-her-mind.jpg\" alt=\"sketch a woman with something on her mind\" width=\"375\" height=\"500\" /></a>\r\n\r\nThe only materials I used were drawing paper, a pink eraser, a kneaded eraser, and a 2B <a title=\"Derwent Graphic Pencils, Soft, Metal Tin, 12 Count (34215)\" href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/derwent-graphic-pencils-soft-metal-tin-12-count-34215/\">graphite pencil</a>. The 2B allowed for the variations in dark and light tones I wanted to achieve for this sketch.\r\n\r\nWatch the video to see a review of how to place basic facial guidelines. You will also see how to apply techniques for sketching eyes, the nose, and getting the mouth to convey a desired expression.\r\n\r\nWatch the shading progress from minimal at the beginning to layered and heavier at the end to enhance the sketch.\r\n\r\nAfter watching the video all the way through the first time, watch it a second time and draw along with me. Then give it a try on your own (without watching) and see if you can achieve a similar effect with the woman\'s thoughts and expression.\r\n\r\nSo, what do you think is on this woman\'s mind?','How to Sketch a Woman with Something on Her Mind','','inherit','open','open','','1189-revision-v1','','','2014-06-17 13:18:49','2014-06-17 20:18:49','',1189,'http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/1189-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1222,2,'2014-06-26 14:45:35','2014-06-26 21:45:35','<p dir=\"ltr\">I speak from experience when I say that beginning artists often learn one technique, or one \"way\", of drawing a person and then get set in their ways (or in this case, \"way\").</p>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Early on when I began drawing people, I had a technique that I was very comfortable with and always began a drawing by using it. There was nothing wrong with that since I was doing something that worked, but if I didn\'t take time to watch and learn from other artists, I may have never learned a better way.</p>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\">In that spirit, we are going to take time to see how two different artists take two very different approaches to accomplishing the same goal: drawing the very-recognizable NBA legend Michael Jordan!</p>\r\n\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_1224\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"225\"]<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/how-to-draw-michael-jordan.jpg\"><img class=\"wp-image-1224 size-medium\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/how-to-draw-michael-jordan-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" /></a> <strong> © <a href=\"http://www.dreamstime.com/wickedgood_info\">Jerry Coli</a> | <a href=\"http://www.dreamstime.com/\">Dreamstime.com</a></strong>[/caption]\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\">First up is animator and illustrator Michael Weisner, <a href=\"http://www.ehow.com/video_7471464_draw-michael-jordan.html\" target=\"_blank\">presenting for eHow</a>. Michael Weisner gives us a simplistic approach to drawing MJ. Michael gives us the excellent advice of having several resource materials handy to help with accuracy.</p>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\">He begins by already having a \"pre-sketch ready...for filming\". Although it isn\'t totally clear, we are led to believe that this step isn\'t necessary for us at home, since Michael doesn\'t tell us how he made the pre-sketch. He just traces over the lines during the tutorial, beginning with the outline of the head and using a charcoal pencil.</p>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\">See more here <a href=\"http://www.ehow.com/video_7471464_draw-michael-jordan.html\" target=\"_blank\">how Michael Weisner draws Michael Jordan</a>.</p>\r\n\r\n<center><iframe src=\"//www.youtube.com/embed/rhTkw0RRRKM?rel=0\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"></iframe></center>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Next we take a look at New York-based artist Merrill Kazanjian and <a href=\"http://merrillk.com/?part=fineart&amp;articles_id=10819&amp;act=artist1&amp;collection=462\" target=\"_blank\">his approach</a>. Merrill also begins his drawing of Michael Jordan in a simple, step-by-step way using basic shapes. However, his final drawing of Jordan\'s head (in this Part 1 of a two-part tutorial) is more detailed and advanced than Weisner\'s version.</p>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Some of Merrill\'s techniques are common and traditional, such as the use of lines to place shadows, using a crosshatching method of shading, and placing a line for the mouth \"one-third of the way down between the nose line and the chin line\".</p>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Other techniques may be new to you, as some were even new to me! Who else ever thought about drawing polygons for eye sockets and blending pencil tones with a paintbrush?</p>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Merrill also begins with the outline of the head, but he uses a No. 2 pencil. After the line drawing, he begins shading the eyes with a 3B pencil.</p>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Check out how <a href=\"http://merrillk.com/?part=fineart&amp;articles_id=10819&amp;act=artist1&amp;collection=462\" target=\"_blank\">Michael Jordan is drawn by Merrill Kazanjian</a>.</p>\r\n\r\n<center><iframe src=\"//www.youtube.com/embed/uZPhpQSv2qg?rel=0\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"></iframe></center>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\">What do you think about these two different approaches? Which techniques closely match what you already do? Which techniques are new ones to you that you would like to try?</p>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Go ahead and try to draw Michael Jordan on your own! Share your comments below about what was helpful for you.</p>','See How to Draw Michael Jordan Like These Artists','','publish','open','open','','see-how-to-draw-michael-jordan-like-these-artists','','','2014-07-01 11:25:55','2014-07-01 18:25:55','',0,'http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/?p=1222',0,'post','',0),(1223,2,'2014-06-17 18:03:37','2014-06-18 01:03:37','','','','inherit','open','open','','1223','','','2014-06-17 18:03:37','2014-06-18 01:03:37','',1222,'http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/how-to-draw-michael-jordan-bw.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(1225,2,'2014-06-17 18:18:26','2014-06-18 01:18:26','<p dir=\"ltr\">I speak from experience when I say that beginning artists often learn one technique, or one \"way\", of drawing a person and then get set in their ways (or in this case, \"way\").</p>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Early on when I began drawing people, I had a technique that I was very comfortable with and always began a drawing by using it. There was nothing wrong with that since I was doing something that worked, but if I didn\'t take time to watch and learn from other artists, I may have never learned a better way.</p>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\">In that spirit, we are going to take time to see how two different artists take two very different approaches to accomplishing the same goal: drawing the very-recognizable NBA legend Michael Jordan!</p>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/how-to-draw-michael-jordan.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1224 size-medium\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/how-to-draw-michael-jordan-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" /></a></p>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\">First up is animator and illustrator Michael Weisner, <a href=\"http://www.ehow.com/video_7471464_draw-michael-jordan.html\" target=\"_blank\">presenting for eHow</a>. Michael Weisner gives us a simplistic approach to drawing MJ. Michael gives us the excellent advice of having several resource materials handy to help with accuracy.</p>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\">He begins by already having a \"pre-sketch ready...for filming\". Although it isn\'t totally clear, we are led to believe that this step isn\'t necessary for us at home, since Michael doesn\'t tell us how he made the pre-sketch. He just traces over the lines during the tutorial, beginning with the outline of the head and using a charcoal pencil.</p>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\">See more here <a href=\"http://www.ehow.com/video_7471464_draw-michael-jordan.html\" target=\"_blank\">how Michael Weisner draws Michael Jordan</a>.</p>\r\n\r\n<center><iframe src=\"//www.youtube.com/embed/rhTkw0RRRKM?rel=0\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"></iframe></center>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Next we take a look at New York-based artist Merrill Kazanjian and <a href=\"http://merrillk.com/?part=fineart&amp;articles_id=10819&amp;act=artist1&amp;collection=462\" target=\"_blank\">his approach</a>. Merrill also begins his drawing of Michael Jordan in a simple, step-by-step way using basic shapes. However, his final drawing of Jordan\'s head (in this Part 1 of a two-part tutorial) is more detailed and advanced than Weisner\'s version.</p>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Some of Merrill\'s techniques are common and traditional, such as the use of lines to place shadows, using a crosshatching method of shading, and placing a line for the mouth \"one-third of the way down between the nose line and the chin line\".</p>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Other techniques may be new to you, as some were even new to me! Who else ever thought about drawing polygons for eye sockets and blending pencil tones with a paintbrush?</p>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Merrill also begins with the outline of the head, but he uses a No. 2 pencil. After the line drawing, he begins shading the eyes with a 3B pencil.</p>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Check out how <a href=\"http://merrillk.com/?part=fineart&amp;articles_id=10819&amp;act=artist1&amp;collection=462\" target=\"_blank\">Michael Jordan is drawn by Merrill Kazanjian</a>.</p>\r\n\r\n<center><iframe src=\"//www.youtube.com/embed/uZPhpQSv2qg?rel=0\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"></iframe></center>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\">What do you think about these two different approaches? Which techniques closely match what you already do? Which techniques are new ones to you that you would like to try?</p>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Go ahead and try to draw Michael Jordan on your own. Share your comments below about what was helpful for you.</p>','See How to Draw Michael Jordan Like These Artists','','inherit','open','open','','1222-revision-v1','','','2014-06-17 18:18:26','2014-06-18 01:18:26','',1222,'http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/1222-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1224,2,'2014-06-17 18:03:40','2014-06-18 01:03:40','','','','inherit','open','open','','1224','','','2014-06-17 18:03:40','2014-06-18 01:03:40','',1222,'http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/how-to-draw-michael-jordan.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(1226,2,'2014-06-17 18:21:24','2014-06-18 01:21:24','<p dir=\"ltr\">I speak from experience when I say that beginning artists often learn one technique, or one \"way\", of drawing a person and then get set in their ways (or in this case, \"way\").</p>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Early on when I began drawing people, I had a technique that I was very comfortable with and always began a drawing by using it. There was nothing wrong with that since I was doing something that worked, but if I didn\'t take time to watch and learn from other artists, I may have never learned a better way.</p>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\">In that spirit, we are going to take time to see how two different artists take two very different approaches to accomplishing the same goal: drawing the very-recognizable NBA legend Michael Jordan!</p>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/how-to-draw-michael-jordan.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1224 size-medium\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/how-to-draw-michael-jordan-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" /></a></p>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\">First up is animator and illustrator Michael Weisner, <a href=\"http://www.ehow.com/video_7471464_draw-michael-jordan.html\" target=\"_blank\">presenting for eHow</a>. Michael Weisner gives us a simplistic approach to drawing MJ. Michael gives us the excellent advice of having several resource materials handy to help with accuracy.</p>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\">He begins by already having a \"pre-sketch ready...for filming\". Although it isn\'t totally clear, we are led to believe that this step isn\'t necessary for us at home, since Michael doesn\'t tell us how he made the pre-sketch. He just traces over the lines during the tutorial, beginning with the outline of the head and using a charcoal pencil.</p>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\">See more here <a href=\"http://www.ehow.com/video_7471464_draw-michael-jordan.html\" target=\"_blank\">how Michael Weisner draws Michael Jordan</a>.</p>\r\n\r\n<center><iframe src=\"//www.youtube.com/embed/rhTkw0RRRKM?rel=0\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"></iframe></center>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Next we take a look at New York-based artist Merrill Kazanjian and <a href=\"http://merrillk.com/?part=fineart&amp;articles_id=10819&amp;act=artist1&amp;collection=462\" target=\"_blank\">his approach</a>. Merrill also begins his drawing of Michael Jordan in a simple, step-by-step way using basic shapes. However, his final drawing of Jordan\'s head (in this Part 1 of a two-part tutorial) is more detailed and advanced than Weisner\'s version.</p>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Some of Merrill\'s techniques are common and traditional, such as the use of lines to place shadows, using a crosshatching method of shading, and placing a line for the mouth \"one-third of the way down between the nose line and the chin line\".</p>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Other techniques may be new to you, as some were even new to me! Who else ever thought about drawing polygons for eye sockets and blending pencil tones with a paintbrush?</p>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Merrill also begins with the outline of the head, but he uses a No. 2 pencil. After the line drawing, he begins shading the eyes with a 3B pencil.</p>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Check out how <a href=\"http://merrillk.com/?part=fineart&amp;articles_id=10819&amp;act=artist1&amp;collection=462\" target=\"_blank\">Michael Jordan is drawn by Merrill Kazanjian</a>.</p>\r\n\r\n<center><iframe src=\"//www.youtube.com/embed/uZPhpQSv2qg?rel=0\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"></iframe></center>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\">What do you think about these two different approaches? Which techniques closely match what you already do? Which techniques are new ones to you that you would like to try?</p>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Go ahead and try to draw Michael Jordan on your own! Share your comments below about what was helpful for you.</p>','See How to Draw Michael Jordan Like These Artists','','inherit','open','open','','1222-revision-v1','','','2014-06-17 18:21:24','2014-06-18 01:21:24','',1222,'http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/1222-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1227,2,'2014-06-17 18:23:21','2014-06-18 01:23:21',' ','','','publish','open','closed','','1227','','','2017-10-07 22:05:11','2017-10-08 05:05:11','',8,'http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/?p=1227',18,'nav_menu_item','',0),(1228,2,'2014-06-28 11:10:12','2014-06-28 18:10:12','Art is one of the quintessential expressions of humanity. In many ways, it\'s what sets us apart from the animals.\r\n\r\nLike most things that separate man and beast, art requires tools to be expressed to its fullest potential. If you\'re concentrating on drawing the human figure, there are certain drawing tools that you will need to push your talent to its fullest.\r\n\r\nIf you\'re anything like me, your earliest drawing experiences involved nothing more than a pencil and any blank space that you could find. This is great for those who want to do nothing more than to scribble out an idea, but you can do so much more if you have the right tools.\r\n\r\nEverything from the surface on which you draw to the eraser that you use to get rid of mistakes can help you to fulfill your promise as an artist.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_1235\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"480\"]<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drafting-table.jpg\"><img class=\"wp-image-1235 size-full\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/drafting-table.jpg\" alt=\"Using certain drawing tools can help you to more quickly realize your hidden talents.\" width=\"480\" height=\"320\" /></a> Using certain drawing tools can help you to more quickly realize your hidden talents.[/caption]\r\n<h3>The Base</h3>\r\nIf you are serious about your art, you may want to devote a specific space in your home to drawing. Having a perfect base on which to draw your art isn\'t a necessity -- but it helps.\r\n\r\nWhile there are millions of people who can draw perfectly well without owning any kind of special surface, dedicating a space in your home is a great way to fuel your artistic spirit. The recommended surface upon which you should draw is a drafting table -- an elevated table that is usually raised at an angle.\r\n\r\nOf all the drawing tools that you can invest in, an empty space is probably the most important. A drafting board is great, but even a clean desk can help you to focus on your task.\r\n\r\nThe most important quality of the surface is smoothness -- you don\'t need a strange texture impacting your art. This is usually a given with a drafting board, but even a standard desk should be sufficient for this task. Don\'t go broke trying to find the perfect surface, but do pay attention to that on which you draw.\r\n<h3>Paper</h3>\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_834\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"225\"]<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/bristol-board.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-834\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/bristol-board-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"Bristol board paper is sturdy enough to withstand the smudging and erasing needed for detailed, realistic pencil portraits.\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" /></a> Bristol board paper is sturdy enough to withstand the smudging and erasing needed for detailed, realistic pencil portraits.[/caption]\r\n\r\nIf you are going to draw, you need paper. Even if you are a fan of drawing on a tablet, you aren\'t going to get far with your technique unless you have a plentiful paper supply.\r\n\r\nIdeally, you should have multiple types of paper. You will need paper for sketching, paper for rough work and the paper upon which you will place your finished work. Each type has its own benefits and drawbacks, and each type is vital for a would-be artist.\r\n\r\nThere are dozens of types of paper available, but I believe an average artist can get away with only using three. Your most important paper products are:\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>A small sketchbook</li>\r\n	<li>Acid-free drawing pad</li>\r\n	<li>Two-ply Bristol board</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nYour sketchbook is going to be used on a daily basis, generally as inspiration strikes. I\'ve got several laying around at home, mostly full of ideas that never went anywhere. These books are good for working on new techniques and drawing as you go, but not particularly useful for any kind of professional work.\r\n\r\nI tend to keep a drawing pad full of acid-free drawing paper around for my rough work and for practice. Larger than a sketchbook, these pages are great for working on my technique or for rough outlines of pieces that I intend to transfer over to my two-ply Bristol board. Of all my drawing tools, my drawing pad is probably the most used -- without it, I can\'t improve.\r\n\r\n<a title=\"Strathmore 300 Series Bristol smooth 19 in. x 24 in.\" href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/more/bristol-board-paper/\">Two-ply Bristol board</a> is the paper that you\'ll use for any major final pieces. Reserve this paper for your very best work! This is the paper I use for my detailed, realistic pencil portraits. A bit heavier and smoother than typical paper, it\'s the professional quality product that you\'ve always wanted. Bristol board is available in all of your typical paper sizes, making it perfect for final drawings of any size.\r\n<h3>Pencils</h3>\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_824\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"276\"]<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/graphite-pencils.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-824\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/graphite-pencils-276x300.jpg\" alt=\"Graphite pencils are available in a range of leads from hard and light to soft and black.\" width=\"276\" height=\"300\" /></a> Graphite pencils are available in a range of leads, from hard and light to soft and black.[/caption]\r\n\r\nIf you want to draw, you will need pencils. If you\'re like me, you already have your favorites -- but you will need to step outside of your comfort zone if you really want to master your craft.\r\n\r\nThe pencil box of an artist is filled with a variety of crazy pencils, most of which are certainly not useful on a standardized test. The pencils that you choose to use are going to reflect not only your drawing style but also your level of expertise. As you learn more about art, you will add and remove pencils from your collection.\r\n\r\nYou are likely to invest more money in pencils than almost anything else as a pencil portrait artist, so you might as well start building your collection today. If you only concentrate on two types of pencils, they should be:\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>Graphite pencils</li>\r\n	<li>Mechanical pencils</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nIt\'s no secret that there are dozens of different drawing pencils out there. <a title=\"Derwent Graphic Pencils, Soft, Metal Tin, 12 Count (34215)\" href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/more/graphite-pencils/\">Graphite pencils</a> are usually labeled on a continuum from H (hardness) to B (blackness). 9H pencils have the hardest lead and leave the lightest mark, while 9B pencils have the softest lead and leave the blackest mark. HB pencils, which are your standard No. 2 pencils, fall in the middle of the continuum.\r\n\r\nI\'m partial to 2B pencils, which are reasonably hard and black. These are the pencils that you will use for most of your sketch work and your final work.\r\n\r\nSince there are so many \"professional\" drawing pencils out there, you\'d think that you would never have to use a mechanical pencil. In the real world, though, you will grow to value these versatile pencils.\r\n\r\nUse them when you sketch on the go, as you don\'t have to worry as much about misplacing <a title=\"Pentel GraphGear 500 Automatic Drafting Pencil Black (PG525A)\" href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/more/mechanical-pencil/\">mechanical pencils</a>. Mechanical pencils are also great drawing tools for those who don\'t want to bring around a kit full of graphite pencils on vacation. Additionally, I use them for my realistic portraits. Mechanical pencils are perfect for adding in those tiny, fine details.\r\n<h3>Erasers</h3>\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_1236\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/kneaded-eraser-and-blending-stump-closeup.jpg\"><img class=\"wp-image-1236 size-medium\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/kneaded-eraser-and-blending-stump-closeup-300x127.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"127\" /></a> A kneaded eraser and blending stump are two invaluable tools in creating realistic images.[/caption]\r\n\r\nErasers are perhaps your most overlooked drawing tool. You are going to make plenty of mistakes when you sketch -- I know I do. A good eraser can save you the hassle of finding more paper in order to restart a piece in progress, giving you the ability to keep your creative flow going.\r\n\r\nEven if you\'re the type of artist who believes that there is no such thing as a mistake, you still need an eraser. These little lumps help to cover a variety of deficiencies, and they also work well with a number of artistic techniques.\r\n\r\nYour basic eraser does the job for which you\'ve used it since kindergarten -- getting rid of mistakes. I personally prefer a <a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/more/kneaded-eraser/\">kneaded eraser</a> for the sake of utility. Not only does it erase without leaving the lovely pink residue that we\'ve all come to know and loathe from school, but you can pinch it and knead it into whatever shape you like. This makes it particularly useful for getting stray lines, dots, and unwanted graphite tones out of the way without causing new problems.\r\n\r\nWhen one surface on a kneaded eraser gets dirty, you can just fold it over and cover the smudged surface. This eliminates graphite marks and smudges from appearing the next time that you use the eraser.\r\n\r\nI also tend to lump <a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/more/tortillions/\">tortillons</a> and <a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/more/blending-stumps/\">blending stumps</a> under the category of erasers, if only for simplicity. These items are used for smudging or blending the marks that you make on paper, adding more to the texture and feel of your artwork. It\'s easy to conflate tortillon and stumps, but each tool has a slightly different texture -- make sure to buy both.\r\n\r\nPink erasers do have their place. I still use them quite often for erasing smudges from large areas of my paper that would take a kneaded eraser too long to accomplish. But wait - don\'t brush those little eraser fibers off with your hand and please don\'t blow them off! Instead, avoid smudging or accidentally spraying saliva on your artwork by using a <a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/more/dusting-brush/\">dusting brush</a>.\r\n<h3>Drawing Accessories</h3>\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_836\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/light-box.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-836\" src=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/light-box-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"If you like to draw with a grid, a light box can eliminate the need for erasing grid lines.\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" /></a> If you like to draw with a grid, a light box can eliminate the need for erasing grid lines.[/caption]\r\n\r\nThere are also plenty of tools that you can use to help with your personal style. From lighting to compasses, there are great art accessories out there than will allow you to change the way that you draw.\r\n\r\nSure, these are absolutely optional -- but they can also be a lot of fun. Picking the right accessories might allow you to pull off techniques that you can\'t quite manage on your own.\r\n\r\nOne great accessory is the <a title=\"Artograph ART-O-GRAPH Lightracer Light Tracer Elite II\" href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/more/light-box/\">light box</a> - a useful tool for those who need to transfer rough drawings from their sketchbooks to better paper. The light that shines through the box makes it easier to see the rough figure through a second piece of paper, thus helping you to transfer your lines with ease. Light boxes are also excellent for using the grid method to make more accurate drawings.\r\n\r\nIf you are going to make multi-layered drawings, it is also a smart idea to invest in a <a href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/more/fixative/\">workable fixative</a>. This spray can be used to avoid smudging your lines as you draw new layers, allowing you to keep a clean and professional look. If you prefer, wait until your drawing is complete and spray the final product for easier handling. Fixatives are especially useful for professionals who will present their work to others.\r\n\r\nDon\'t forget about those accessories that will help you to improve your skills. A <a title=\"Pickett Template 1204-i Circle Master\" href=\"http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/more/circle-template/\">circle template</a> will give you the ability to draw circles (think irises and pupils) more cleanly, avoiding those horribly malformed shapes that we are all guilty of drawing.\r\n\r\nI\'m also partial to keeping a small anatomical figure on my desk, particularly of the sort that you can pose. It always helps me to better envision how my figure would look in different poses, allowing me to better plot out my artwork.\r\n<h3>Experiment!</h3>\r\nThere\'s quite a bit listed in the sections above. While I do believe that everything listed has a place in your evolving world of pencil portraiture, that doesn\'t mean that there aren\'t other fantastic tools that you can use.\r\n\r\nYou\'re an artist, so don\'t feel constrained by lists or by recommendations -- figure out new or alternative drawing tools that you can use to perfect your understanding of the human form. I\'ve seen fantastic artists who swear by electronic tablets, while others require college-ruled paper to really nail down a figure. You are in charge of your own artistic destiny, so make sure to use the tools that reflect your goals!','The Drawing Tools of the Artist\'s Trade','','publish','open','open','','the-drawing-tools-of-the-artists-trade','','','2015-07-06 12:17:20','2015-07-06 19:17:20','',0,'http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/?p=1228',0,'post','',0),(1229,2,'2014-06-17 18:33:48','2014-06-18 01:33:48','Art is one of the quintessential expressions of humanity. In many ways, it\'s what sets us apart from the animals. Like most things that separate man and beast, art requires tools to be expressed to its fullest potential. If you\'re concentrating on drawing the human figure, there are certain drawing tools that you will need to push your talent to its fullest.\r\n\r\nIf you\'re anything like me, your earliest drawing experiences involved nothing more than a pencil and any blank space that you could find. This is great for those who want to do nothing more than to scribble out an idea, but you can do so much more if you have the right tools. Everything from the surface on which you draw to the eraser that you use to get rid of mistakes can help you to fulfill your promise as an artist.\r\n\r\nThe Base\r\n\r\nIf you are serious about your art, you may want to devote a specific space in your home to drawing. Having a perfect base on which to draw your art isn\'t a necessity -- but it helps. While there are millions of people who can draw perfectly well without owning any kind of special surface, dedicating a space in your home in a great way to fuel your artistic spirit. The recommended surface upon which you should draw is a drafting table -- an elevated table that is usually raised at an angle.\r\n\r\nOf all the drawing tools that you can invest in, an empty space is probably the most important. A drafting board is great, but even a clean desk can help you to focus on your task. The most important quality of the surface is smoothness -- you don\'t need a strange texture impacting your art. This is usually a given with a drafting board, but even a standard desk should be sufficient for this task. Don\'t go broke trying to find the perfect surface, but do pay attention to that on which you draw.\r\n\r\nPaper\r\n\r\nIf you are going to draw, you need paper. Even if you are a fan of drawing on a tablet, you aren\'t going to get far with your technique unless you have a plentiful paper supply. A dedicated artist will go through enough paper to make the local trees a little nervous, and I don\'t think you can ever have too much on your person. You do, however, need to have multiple types of paper. You will need paper for sketching, paper for rough work and the paper upon which you will place your finished work. Each type has its own benefits and drawbacks, and each type is vital for a would-be artist.\r\n\r\nThere are dozens of types of paper available, but I believe an average artist can get away with only using three. Your most important paper products are:\r\n\r\n- A small sketchbook\r\n- Acid-free drawing pad\r\n- Two-ply Bristol board\r\n\r\nYour sketchbook is going to be used on a daily basis, generally as inspiration strikes. I\'ve got dozens laying around at home, mostly full of ideas that never went anywhere. These books are good for working on new techniques and drawing as you go, but not particularly useful for any kind of professional work.\r\n\r\nI tend to keep a drawing pad full of acid-free drawing paper around for my rough work and for practice. Larger than a sketchbook, these pages are great for working on my technique or for rough outlines of pieces that I intend to transfer over to my two-ply Bristol board. Of all my drawing tools, my drawing pad is probably the most used -- without it, I can\'t improve.\r\n\r\nTwo-ply Bristol board is the paper that you\'ll use for any final works. A bit heavier and smoother than typical paper, it\'s the professional quality product that you\'ve always wanted. Bristol board is available in all of your typical paper sizes, making it perfect for final drawings of any size.\r\n\r\nPencils\r\n\r\nIf you want to draw, you will need pencils. If you\'re like me, you already have your favorites -- but you will need to step outside of your comfort zone if you really want to master your craft. The pencil box of an artist is filled with a variety of crazy pencils, most of which are certainly not useful on a standardized test. The pencils that you choose to use are going to reflect not only your drawing style but also your level of expertise -- as you learn more about art, you will add and remove pencils from your collection.\r\n\r\nYou\'re going to invest more money in pencils than almost anything else as an artist, so you might as well start building your collection today. If you only concentrate on two types of pencils, they should be:\r\n\r\n- Graphite pencils\r\n- Mechanical pencils\r\n\r\nIt\'s no secret that there are dozens of different drawing pencils out there. They are usually labeled with a number and an H or a B. The number stands for the hardness of the graphite -- the higher the number, the softer the graphite. I\'m partial to 2B pencils, which are reasonably hard and black. These are the pencils that you will use for most of your sketch work and your final work.\r\n\r\nSince there\'s so many \"professional\" drawing pencils out there, you\'d think that you would never have to deign to use a mechanical pencil. In the real world, though, you will grow to value these cheaper pencils. I use them when I sketch on the go, as I don\'t have to worry as much about misplacing mechanical pencils. Mechanical pencils are also great drawing tools for those who don\'t want to bring around a kit full of graphite pencils with them on vacation -- a pencil and a sketchbook will allow you to capture all the moments that must be remembered.\r\n\r\nErasers\r\n\r\nErasers are perhaps your most overlooked drawing tool. You are going to make plenty of mistakes when you sketch -- I know I do. A good eraser can save you the hassle of finding more paper in order to restart a piece in progress, giving you the ability to keep your creative flow going. Even if you\'re the type of artist who believes that there is no such thing as a mistake, you still need an eraser. These little lumps help to cover a variety of deficiencies, and they also work well with a number of artistic techniques.\r\n\r\nYour basic eraser does the job for which you\'ve used it since kindergarten -- getting rid of mistakes. I personally prefer a kneaded eraser for the sake of utility. Not only does it erase without leaving the lovely pink residue that we\'ve all come to know and loathe from school, but you can pinch it and knead it into whatever shape you like. This makes it particularly useful for getting stray lines and dots out of the way without causing new problems. When one surface on a kneaded eraser gets dirty, you can just fold it over and cover the smudged surface. This eliminates graphite marks and smudges from appearing the next time that you use the eraser.\r\n\r\nI also tend to lump tortillons and blending stumps under the category of erasers, if only for simplicity. These items are used for smudging or blending the marks that you make on paper, adding more to the texture and feel of your artwork. It\'s easy to conflate tortillon and stumps, but each tool has a slightly different texture -- make sure to buy both. You\'ll also want a simple pink eraser to clean these tools, finally giving you a use for the horrible little tool that you\'ve been forced to use since grade school.\r\n\r\nDrawing Accessories\r\n\r\nI\'m always of the opinion that an artist\'s desk should look like an engineering project exploded. While everything above is a necessity, there are also plenty of tools that you can use to help with your personal style. From lighting to compasses, there are great art accessories out there than will allow you to change the way that you draw. Sure, they\'re absolutely optional -- but they can also be a lot of fun. Picking the right accessories might allow you to pull off techniques that you can\'t quite manage on your own.\r\n\r\nOne great accessory is the light box - a useful tool for those who need to transfer rough drawings from their sketchbooks to better paper. The light that shines through the box makes it easier to see the rough figure through a second piece of paper, thus helping you to transfer your lines with ease. If you are going to make multi-layered drawings, it is also necessary to invest in a workable fixative. This spray can be used to avoid smudging your lines as you draw new layers, allowing you to keep a clean and professional look. Fixatives are especially useful for professionals who will present their work to others.\r\n\r\nDon\'t forget about those accessories that will help you to improve your skills. A circle template will give you the ability to draw circles more cleanly, avoiding those horribly malformed shapes that we are all guilty of drawing. I\'m also partial to keeping a small anatomical figure on my desk, particular of the sort that you can pose. It always helps me to better envision how my figure would look in different poses, allowing me to better plot out my artwork.\r\n\r\nExperiment!\r\n\r\nThere\'s quite a bit listed in the sections above, probably enough to make the average artist\'s bank account go on strike. I do believe that everything listed has a place in the world of art, but that doesn\'t mean that there aren\'t other fantastic tools that you can use. You\'re an artist, so don\'t feel constrained by lists or by recommendations -- figure out new drawing tools that you can use to perfect your understanding of the human form. I\'ve seen fantastic artists who swear by electronic tablets, while others require college-ruled paper to really nail down a figure. You are in charge of your own artistic destiny, so make sure to use the tools that reflect your goals!','The Drawing Tools of the Artist\'s Trade','','inherit','open','open','','1228-revision-v1','','','2014-06-17 18:33:48','2014-06-18 01:33:48','',1228,'http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/1228-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1230,2,'2014-06-18 08:05:57','2014-06-18 15:05:57','Art is one of the quintessential expressions of humanity. In many ways, it\'s what sets us apart from the animals.\r\n\r\nLike most things that separate man and beast, art requires tools to be expressed to its fullest potential. If you\'re concentrating on drawing the human figure, there are certain drawing tools that you will need to push your talent to its fullest.\r\n\r\nIf you\'re anything like me, your earliest drawing experiences involved nothing more than a pencil and any blank space that you could find. This is great for those who want to do nothing more than to scribble out an idea, but you can do so much more if you have the right tools.\r\n\r\nEverything from the surface on which you draw to the eraser that you use to get rid of mistakes can help you to fulfill your promise as an artist.\r\n<h3>The Base</h3>\r\nIf you are serious about your art, you may want to devote a specific space in your home to drawing. Having a perfect base on which to draw your art isn\'t a necessity -- but it helps.\r\n\r\nWhile there are millions of people who can draw perfectly well without owning any kind of special surface, dedicating a space in your home is a great way to fuel your artistic spirit. The recommended surface upon which you should draw is a drafting table -- an elevated table that is usually raised at an angle.\r\n\r\nOf all the drawing tools that you can invest in, an empty space is probably the most important. A drafting board is great, but even a clean desk can help you to focus on your task.\r\n\r\nThe most important quality of the surface is smoothness -- you don\'t need a strange texture impacting your art. This is usually a given with a drafting board, but even a standard desk should be sufficient for this task. Don\'t go broke trying to find the perfect surface, but do pay attention to that on which you draw.\r\n<h3>Paper</h3>\r\nIf you are going to draw, you need paper. Even if you are a fan of drawing on a tablet, you aren\'t going to get far with your technique unless you have a plentiful paper supply.\r\n\r\nIdeally, you should have multiple types of paper. You will need paper for sketching, paper for rough work and the paper upon which you will place your finished work. Each type has its own benefits and drawbacks, and each type is vital for a would-be artist.\r\n\r\nThere are dozens of types of paper available, but I believe an average artist can get away with only using three. Your most important paper products are:\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>A small sketchbook</li>\r\n	<li>Acid-free drawing pad</li>\r\n	<li>Two-ply Bristol board</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nYour sketchbook is going to be used on a daily basis, generally as inspiration strikes. I\'ve got several laying around at home, mostly full of ideas that never went anywhere. These books are good for working on new techniques and drawing as you go, but not particularly useful for any kind of professional work.\r\n\r\nI tend to keep a drawing pad full of acid-free drawing paper around for my rough work and for practice. Larger than a sketchbook, these pages are great for working on my technique or for rough outlines of pieces that I intend to transfer over to my two-ply Bristol board. Of all my drawing tools, my drawing pad is probably the most used -- without it, I can\'t improve.\r\n\r\nTwo-ply Bristol board is the paper that you\'ll use for any major final pieces. Reserve this paper for your very best work! This is the paper I use for my detailed realistic pencil portraits. A bit heavier and smoother than typical paper, it\'s the professional quality product that you\'ve always wanted. Bristol board is available in all of your typical paper sizes, making it perfect for final drawings of any size.\r\n<h3>Pencils</h3>\r\nIf you want to draw, you will need pencils. If you\'re like me, you already have your favorites -- but you will need to step outside of your comfort zone if you really want to master your craft.\r\n\r\nThe pencil box of an artist is filled with a variety of crazy pencils, most of which are certainly not useful on a standardized test. The pencils that you choose to use are going to reflect not only your drawing style but also your level of expertise. As you learn more about art, you will add and remove pencils from your collection.\r\n\r\nYou are likely to invest more money in pencils than almost anything else as a pencil portrait artist, so you might as well start building your collection today. If you only concentrate on two types of pencils, they should be:\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>Graphite pencils</li>\r\n	<li>Mechanical pencils</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nIt\'s no secret that there are dozens of different drawing pencils out there. They are usually labeled on a continuum from H (hardness) to B (blackness). 9H pencils have the hardest lead and leave the lightest mark, while 9B pencils have the softest lead and leave the blackest mark. HB pencils, which are your standard No. 2 pencils, fall in the middle of the continuum.\r\n\r\nI\'m partial to 2B pencils, which are reasonably hard and black. These are the pencils that you will use for most of your sketch work and your final work.\r\n\r\nSince there are so many \"professional\" drawing pencils out there, you\'d think that you would never have to use a mechanical pencil. In the real world, though, you will grow to value these versatile pencils. I use them when I sketch on the go, as I don\'t have to worry as much about misplacing mechanical pencils. Mechanical pencils are also great drawing tools for those who don\'t want to bring around a kit full of graphite pencils with them on vacation -- a pencil and a sketchbook will allow you to capture all the moments that must be remembered.\r\n\r\nErasers\r\n\r\nErasers are perhaps your most overlooked drawing tool. You are going to make plenty of mistakes when you sketch -- I know I do. A good eraser can save you the hassle of finding more paper in order to restart a piece in progress, giving you the ability to keep your creative flow going. Even if you\'re the type of artist who believes that there is no such thing as a mistake, you still need an eraser. These little lumps help to cover a variety of deficiencies, and they also work well with a number of artistic techniques.\r\n\r\nYour basic eraser does the job for which you\'ve used it since kindergarten -- getting rid of mistakes. I personally prefer a kneaded eraser for the sake of utility. Not only does it erase without leaving the lovely pink residue that we\'ve all come to know and loathe from school, but you can pinch it and knead it into whatever shape you like. This makes it particularly useful for getting stray lines and dots out of the way without causing new problems. When one surface on a kneaded eraser gets dirty, you can just fold it over and cover the smudged surface. This eliminates graphite marks and smudges from appearing the next time that you use the eraser.\r\n\r\nI also tend to lump tortillons and blending stumps under the category of erasers, if only for simplicity. These items are used for smudging or blending the marks that you make on paper, adding more to the texture and feel of your artwork. It\'s easy to conflate tortillon and stumps, but each tool has a slightly different texture -- make sure to buy both. You\'ll also want a simple pink eraser to clean these tools, finally giving you a use for the horrible little tool that you\'ve been forced to use since grade school.\r\n\r\nDrawing Accessories\r\n\r\nI\'m always of the opinion that an artist\'s desk should look like an engineering project exploded. While everything above is a necessity, there are also plenty of tools that you can use to help with your personal style. From lighting to compasses, there are great art accessories out there than will allow you to change the way that you draw. Sure, they\'re absolutely optional -- but they can also be a lot of fun. Picking the right accessories might allow you to pull off techniques that you can\'t quite manage on your own.\r\n\r\nOne great accessory is the light box - a useful tool for those who need to transfer rough drawings from their sketchbooks to better paper. The light that shines through the box makes it easier to see the rough figure through a second piece of paper, thus helping you to transfer your lines with ease. If you are going to make multi-layered drawings, it is also necessary to invest in a workable fixative. This spray can be used to avoid smudging your lines as you draw new layers, allowing you to keep a clean and professional look. Fixatives are especially useful for professionals who will present their work to others.\r\n\r\nDon\'t forget about those accessories that will help you to improve your skills. A circle template will give you the ability to draw circles more cleanly, avoiding those horribly malformed shapes that we are all guilty of drawing. I\'m also partial to keeping a small anatomical figure on my desk, particular of the sort that you can pose. It always helps me to better envision how my figure would look in different poses, allowing me to better plot out my artwork.\r\n\r\nExperiment!\r\n\r\nThere\'s quite a bit listed in the sections above, probably enough to make the average artist\'s bank account go on strike. I do believe that everything listed has a place in the world of art, but that doesn\'t mean that there aren\'t other fantastic tools that you can use. You\'re an artist, so don\'t feel constrained by lists or by recommendations -- figure out new drawing tools that you can use to perfect your understanding of the human form. I\'ve seen fantastic artists who swear by electronic tablets, while others require college-ruled paper to really nail down a figure. You are in charge of your own artistic destiny, so make sure to use the tools that reflect your goals!','The Drawing Tools of the Artist\'s Trade','','inherit','open','open','','1228-revision-v1','','','2014-06-18 08:05:57','2014-06-18 15:05:57','',1228,'http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/1228-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1231,2,'2014-06-18 09:27:10','2014-06-18 16:27:10','Art is one of the quintessential expressions of humanity. In many ways, it\'s what sets us apart from the animals.\r\n\r\nLike most things that separate man and beast, art requires tools to be expressed to its fullest potential. If you\'re concentrating on drawing the human figure, there are certain drawing tools that you will need to push your talent to its fullest.\r\n\r\nIf you\'re anything like me, your earliest drawing experiences involved nothing more than a pencil and any blank space that you could find. This is great for those who want to do nothing more than to scribble out an idea, but you can do so much more if you have the right tools.\r\n\r\nEverything from the surface on which you draw to the eraser that you use to get rid of mistakes can help you to fulfill your promise as an artist.\r\n<h3>The Base</h3>\r\nIf you are serious about your art, you may want to devote a specific space in your home to drawing. Having a perfect base on which to draw your art isn\'t a necessity -- but it helps.\r\n\r\nWhile there are millions of people who can draw perfectly well without owning any kind of special surface, dedicating a space in your home is a great way to fuel your artistic spirit. The recommended surface upon which you should draw is a drafting table -- an elevated table that is usually raised at an angle.\r\n\r\nOf all the drawing tools that you can invest in, an empty space is probably the most important. A drafting board is great, but even a clean desk can help you to focus on your task.\r\n\r\nThe most important quality of the surface is smoothness -- you don\'t need a strange texture impacting your art. This is usually a given with a drafting board, but even a standard desk should be sufficient for this task. Don\'t go broke trying to find the perfect surface, but do pay attention to that on which you draw.\r\n<h3>Paper</h3>\r\nIf you are going to draw, you need paper. Even if you are a fan of drawing on a tablet, you aren\'t going to get far with your technique unless you have a plentiful paper supply.\r\n\r\nIdeally, you should have multiple types of paper. You will need paper for sketching, paper for rough work and the paper upon which you will place your finished work. Each type has its own benefits and drawbacks, and each type is vital for a would-be artist.\r\n\r\nThere are dozens of types of paper available, but I believe an average artist can get away with only using three. Your most important paper products are:\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>A small sketchbook</li>\r\n	<li>Acid-free drawing pad</li>\r\n	<li>Two-ply Bristol board</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nYour sketchbook is going to be used on a daily basis, generally as inspiration strikes. I\'ve got several laying around at home, mostly full of ideas that never went anywhere. These books are good for working on new techniques and drawing as you go, but not particularly useful for any kind of professional work.\r\n\r\nI tend to keep a drawing pad full of acid-free drawing paper around for my rough work and for practice. Larger than a sketchbook, these pages are great for working on my technique or for rough outlines of pieces that I intend to transfer over to my two-ply Bristol board. Of all my drawing tools, my drawing pad is probably the most used -- without it, I can\'t improve.\r\n\r\nTwo-ply Bristol board is the paper that you\'ll use for any major final pieces. Reserve this paper for your very best work! This is the paper I use for my detailed realistic pencil portraits. A bit heavier and smoother than typical paper, it\'s the professional quality product that you\'ve always wanted. Bristol board is available in all of your typical paper sizes, making it perfect for final drawings of any size.\r\n<h3>Pencils</h3>\r\nIf you want to draw, you will need pencils. If you\'re like me, you already have your favorites -- but you will need to step outside of your comfort zone if you really want to master your craft.\r\n\r\nThe pencil box of an artist is filled with a variety of crazy pencils, most of which are certainly not useful on a standardized test. The pencils that you choose to use are going to reflect not only your drawing style but also your level of expertise. As you learn more about art, you will add and remove pencils from your collection.\r\n\r\nYou are likely to invest more money in pencils than almost anything else as a pencil portrait artist, so you might as well start building your collection today. If you only concentrate on two types of pencils, they should be:\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>Graphite pencils</li>\r\n	<li>Mechanical pencils</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nIt\'s no secret that there are dozens of different drawing pencils out there. They are usually labeled on a continuum from H (hardness) to B (blackness). 9H pencils have the hardest lead and leave the lightest mark, while 9B pencils have the softest lead and leave the blackest mark. HB pencils, which are your standard No. 2 pencils, fall in the middle of the continuum.\r\n\r\nI\'m partial to 2B pencils, which are reasonably hard and black. These are the pencils that you will use for most of your sketch work and your final work.\r\n\r\nSince there are so many \"professional\" drawing pencils out there, you\'d think that you would never have to use a mechanical pencil. In the real world, though, you will grow to value these versatile pencils.\r\n\r\nUse them when you sketch on the go, as you don\'t have to worry as much about misplacing mechanical pencils. Mechanical pencils are also great drawing tools for those who don\'t want to bring around a kit full of graphite pencils on vacation. Additionally, I use them for my realistic portraits. Mechanical pencils are perfect for adding in those tiny, fine details.\r\n<h3>Erasers</h3>\r\nErasers are perhaps your most overlooked drawing tool. You are going to make plenty of mistakes when you sketch -- I know I do. A good eraser can save you the hassle of finding more paper in order to restart a piece in progress, giving you the ability to keep your creative flow going.\r\n\r\nEven if you\'re the type of artist who believes that there is no such thing as a mistake, you still need an eraser. These little lumps help to cover a variety of deficiencies, and they also work well with a number of artistic techniques.\r\n\r\nYour basic eraser does the job for which you\'ve used it since kindergarten -- getting rid of mistakes. I personally prefer a kneaded eraser for the sake of utility. Not only does it erase without leaving the lovely pink residue that we\'ve all come to know and loathe from school, but you can pinch it and knead it into whatever shape you like. This makes it particularly useful for getting stray lines, dots, and unwanted graphite tones out of the way without causing new problems.\r\n\r\nWhen one surface on a kneaded eraser gets dirty, you can just fold it over and cover the smudged surface. This eliminates graphite marks and smudges from appearing the next time that you use the eraser.\r\n\r\nI also tend to lump tortillons and blending stumps under the category of erasers, if only for simplicity. These items are used for smudging or blending the marks that you make on paper, adding more to the texture and feel of your artwork. It\'s easy to conflate tortillon and stumps, but each tool has a slightly different texture -- make sure to buy both.\r\n\r\nYou\'ll also want a simple pink eraser to clean these tools, finally giving you a use for the horrible little tool that you\'ve been forced to use since grade school! Haha, I\'m only kidding about the \"horrible\" part, since pink erasers do have their place. I still use them quite often for erasing smudges from large areas of my paper that would take a kneaded eraser too long to accomplish.\r\n<h3>Drawing Accessories</h3>\r\nThere are also plenty of tools that you can use to help with your personal style. From lighting to compasses, there are great art accessories out there than will allow you to change the way that you draw.\r\n\r\nSure, these are absolutely optional -- but they can also be a lot of fun. Picking the right accessories might allow you to pull off techniques that you can\'t quite manage on your own.\r\n\r\nOne great accessory is the light box - a useful tool for those who need to transfer rough drawings from their sketchbooks to better paper. The light that shines through the box makes it easier to see the rough figure through a second piece of paper, thus helping you to transfer your lines with ease. Light boxes are also excellent for using the grid method to make more accurate drawings.\r\n\r\nIf you are going to make multi-layered drawings, it is also a smart idea to invest in a workable fixative. This spray can be used to avoid smudging your lines as you draw new layers, allowing you to keep a clean and professional look. If you prefer, wait until your drawing is complete and spray the final product for easier handling. Fixatives are especially useful for professionals who will present their work to others.\r\n\r\nDon\'t forget about those accessories that will help you to improve your skills. A circle template will give you the ability to draw circles (think irises and pupils) more cleanly, avoiding those horribly malformed shapes that we are all guilty of drawing. I\'m also partial to keeping a small anatomical figure on my desk, particularly of the sort that you can pose. It always helps me to better envision how my figure would look in different poses, allowing me to better plot out my artwork.\r\n<h3>Experiment!</h3>\r\nThere\'s quite a bit listed in the sections above. While I do believe that everything listed has a place in your evolving world of pencil portraiture, that doesn\'t mean that there aren\'t other fantastic tools that you can use. You\'re an artist, so don\'t feel constrained by lists or by recommendations -- figure out new or alternative drawing tools that you can use to perfect your understanding of the human form. I\'ve seen fantastic artists who swear by electronic tablets, while others require college-ruled paper to really nail down a figure. You are in charge of your own artistic destiny, so make sure to use the tools that reflect your goals!','The Drawing Tools of the Artist\'s Trade','','inherit','open','open','','1228-revision-v1','','','2014-06-18 09:27:10','2014-06-18 16:27:10','',1228,'http://www.letsdrawpeople.com/1228-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),