How to draw faces

Drawing faces can be tricky, but the key is to get all of the building blocks in place. Follow along as we learn how to draw faces together!

Let's get started!

Follow the steps...

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Ready to learn how to draw faces? Start by drawing an oval(ish) shape for the head. Next, draw guide lines for the eyes and nose.

How to draw faces - Step 1

02

Map out the facial features for the eyes, nose, eyes, eyebrows and mouth features using basic shapes.

How to draw faces - Step 2

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With the building blocks in place, you can now start on your final face. Don't worry, we'll be covering how to draw eyes, noses, mouths etc. in way more detail in separate tutorials.

How to draw faces - Step 3

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Whether you're drawing a man or a woman, young or old people, an evil android or a goblin, the building blocks are always the same.

How to draw faces - Step 4 How to draw faces - Step 4

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The size and placement of the building blocks may be slightly different, but the starting point and the basic process is always the same.

How to draw faces - Step 5 How to draw faces - Step 5

How does yours look?

How to draw faces - How does your look?