How to Draw a Realistic Face - Improve Your Portrait Sketches

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The pencils Tisch is using are as follows:
Staedtler Mars Lumograph Pencils H, B, 2B, 4B
Staedtler Mars Lumograph Black Series 2B + 4B
YStudio Brass Clutch Pencil H, YStudio mechanical Pencil 0.7mm 2B
Pentel Mechanical Eraser 5mm
Tombow Mono Zero Eraser
Paper Stumps
Graphite Powder - Homemade

Ready to take your portrait drawing skills to the next level? In this video, I share my process for drawing three realistic faces using graphite on cartridge paper. You’ll meet Mike, an older gentleman captured with classic Rembrandt lighting; Aurelie, a stunning young German woman; and Brian, who embodies an early old-school rocker vibe.
Throughout the tutorial, I’ll guide you through essential tips to improve your sketches, including:
1️⃣ Construction - Build a solid foundation for your portraits.
2️⃣ Working General to Specific - Focus on creating a cohesive whole before diving into the details.
3️⃣ Full Range of Tones - Add depth and realism to your drawings with dynamic shading.
Whether you're interested in realistic face drawing, mastering portrait sketching, or learning tonal drawing techniques, this video is packed with actionable advice to help you create lifelike and expressive portraits.

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