How to Draw a Portrait of a Woman

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Draw a circle for the head.

   It should look like a trapezoid or a cup. ,, Remember that this time, it is not a draft. , The two lines for the neck should be from the side of the jaw.
   
   The ears should be placed between the top horizontal line of the face guideline to the mid-part of the second and third line. , It should be placed on the first horizontal line of the face guidelines. ,, You could experiment on this as well as the other features of the face depending on the expression you want it to depict. , The hair should be drawn originating outside the circle of the head. ,,, Add more shadowing and shape to the face features. ,,
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   Step 2: Sketch a cross-like lines.

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   Step 3: sketch 3 guidelines for the jaw.

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   Step 4: Sketch the guidelines for the nose and the mouth.

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   Step 5: Draw the jaw using a pen or any medium for drawing.

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   Step 6: Draw the neck and the ears.

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   Step 7: Draw the basic features of the face starting with the eyes.

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   Step 8: Add the nose.

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   Step 9: Draw the mouth.

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    Step 10: Draw the hair.

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    Step 11: Erase the draft lines.

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    Step 12: Add the eyebrow once the shape of the hair is made.

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    Step 13: Add more details to the face

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    Step 14: neck and shoulder.

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    Step 15: Draw more details to the hair.

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    Step 16: Color it as you wish.

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