Learn to Draw Portraits Using Simple Shapes (Beginner-Friendly Tutorial!)

Ever feel overwhelmed trying to draw a portrait? Like, where do the eyes even go? In this beginner-friendly lesson, I’ll show you how to build a portrait step-by-step using just a sphere, a square, and a few guidelines. 🎨

We’ll focus on:
• Using simple shapes to build the head
• Finding the brow line, centerline, and features
• Observing placement of facial features (especially with glasses!)
• Learning to sketch quickly and confidently without stress

This method takes the pressure off perfection so you can just have fun and learn by doing.

00:00 – Start with a sphere and a square
00:04 – Blocking in the head shape
00:30 – Adding the brow line and ear angle
01:21 – Drawing the centerline and nose position
02:15 – Observing the lip placement
02:37 – Quick sketch of the nose and nose wings
03:10 – Placing the eyes and upper eyelids
03:37 – Don’t stress – just sketch!
04:06 – Drawing pupils and mouth ball structure
04:30 – Sketching the chin and lips
05:03 – Drawing the top and bottom lips
05:48 – Eyeglasses placement tips!
06:25 – Proper eye placement inside glasses
07:02 – Observing proportions over perfection
07:42 – Drawing ears and head shape
08:21 – Simplifying the face structure
08:54 – Shadow relationships: nose and lips
09:30 – Observing nose angle and structure
10:00 – When to make adjustments vs. keep going
10:19 – Adding eyebrows and final thoughts
10:49 – Outro & Encouragement

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Kurt Aspland is a graduate of the Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, California and has been drawing, painting and teaching for well over 30 years. He has been published in multiple magazines including The Disney Magazine, Forbes, The Wall Street Journal and Dallas Morning News to name a few. He has had multiple interviews and articles written about his work in both the United States and International press as well. He has taught at Drexel University in Philadelphia and the Pennsylvania School of Art and Design.

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