How to Draw a Semi Realistic Portrait

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Draw a circle for the head.

   Draw 3 horizontal lines: one at the top of the head, another on the lower 1/5 of the circle, and the last one at the jaw line.
   
   The space between the first line and the second line should be equal to the space between the second line and the last line. , The ears should be placed just touching the second line.
   
   The chin should not go beyond the last line. ,,,,, You can experiment on it as you like.
   
   Just remember that the hair should be drawn outside the circle as not to look weird. ,,
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   Step 2: Sketch the draft lines for the face.

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   Step 3: Draw the jaw line and the ears as guided by the sketched lines.

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   Step 4: Draw the neck by drawing 2 slightly curved lines (curved outwards but just SLIGHTLY).

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   Step 5: Sketch the basic outline for the eyes.

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   Step 6: Draw another 2 guide lines for the nose and the mouth.

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   Step 7: Draw the basic features of the face such as the nose

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   Step 8: the eyes

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   Step 9: and the mouth.

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    Step 10: Add the hair.

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    Step 11: Erase the draft lines.

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    Step 12: Add more details especially the hair.

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