Pencil Drawing Portraits Learn to draw faces, features, and more with step-by-step pencil projects perfect for beginners

Learn to draw people of all ages and ethnicities through easy-to-follow instruction and 20 step-by-step projects.

From social media star and professional artist @clsamet, Samet Türkan, Pencil Drawing Portraits includes drawing projects, helpful tips, instructions for adding light and shadow to create dimension, realistic artwork, and more. Gain confidence by drawing the subjects in the book, and then apply those skills to drawing even more portraits, whether you use reference photos or your loved ones as subjects. Geared toward beginners but valuable for artists of any skill level looking to improve their drawing skills, this essential guide breaks down drawing into a fun, approachable hobby.

Learn about:

• Drawing tools and materials
• Sketching
• Adding light and shadow
• Proportions in drawing
• Creating realistic facial expressions
• Drawing expressive eyes
• Creating hair, mouths, and noses
• And more!

Pencil-drawn illustrations demonstrate each step, and plenty of projects are included for a well-rounded and insightful look at drawing portraits. Get off to a great start drawing portraits in pencil with this beginner-friendly guide.

Introduction 
Tools and Materials 
Basic Pencil Techniques 
Proportions 
Composition and Perspective 
Step-by-Step Drawing Techniques 
PORTRAITS
Project 1: Side-Lit Front View 
Project 2: Toddler 
Project 3: Prominent Facial Features 
Project 4: Curly Hair 
Project 5: Three-Quarter View 
Project 6: Elderly Features in Profile 
Project 7: Cheerful Facial Expression 
Project 8: Serious Facial Expression 
Project 9: Pensive Woman 
Project 10: Young Girl Smiling 
Project 11: Long Hair in the Breeze 
Project 12: Laughing Child 
Project 13: Including Hands in Portraiture 
Project 14: Drawing Glasses 
Project 15: Elderly Man in a Hat 
Project 16: Man in Profile 
Project 17: Middle-Aged Features 
Project 18: Angled Three-Quarter View 
Project 19: Tilted Female Head 
Project 20: Young Girl 
About the Artist 
Index 

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