{"id":15584,"date":"2021-01-28T14:16:23","date_gmt":"2021-01-28T14:16:23","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/?p=15584"},"modified":"2023-04-07T12:22:46","modified_gmt":"2023-04-07T12:22:46","slug":"how-to-draw-a-face-step-by-step","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/how-to-draw-a-face-step-by-step\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Draw A Face In 8 Steps [Video Tutorial &#038; Pictures Included]"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"font-size: 10pt; text-align: center;\">Learning how to draw a face well is challenging for most artists.<\/p>\n<p>Did you know that more than <a href=\"https:\/\/doi.apa.org\/doiLanding?doi=10.1037%2Fa0040368\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">95%<\/a> of non-artists place the eyes too high on the head when drawing a face?<\/p>\n<p>When you first start drawing, perhaps one of the hardest challenges you will face <strong>is\u202ffiguring out how to draw a human face<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>But worry not \u2014 we asked our resident artist to create a step-by-step guide on how to draw a face, so, even if you are a beginner, you&#8217;ll be able to easily follow his instructions.<\/p>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Watch BIOWARS Artist\u2019s Video On\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">How To Draw A Face<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:40,&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/behind-the-scenes-at-biowars-interview-with-comic-book-artist-goncalo-lopes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">The\u202flead comic book artist\u202fbehind BIOWARS\u202f<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u2014 a comic book about the\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">war\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">between the human immune system and the pathogens attacking it \u2014\u202fcreated a\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">beginner-friendly\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">video guide to show you how to draw a face<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How To Draw A Face Step By Step (In Just 3 Minutes) - Tutorial for Beginners\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/HpotSW1NKTY?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>To make the whole learning process easier for you, Gon\u00e7alo created this helpful <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/how-to-draw-a-face-sheet.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">how-to-draw-a-face <\/a><\/strong>sheet. Feel free to download it and use it to follow Gon\u00e7alo&#8217;s instructions with greater ease.<\/p>\n<p>We also made a <strong>tutorial with pictures<\/strong> that will take you through the process of drawing a human face from sketch to adding fine details to your illustration.<\/p>\n<p>Before we start, just keep one thing in mind \u2014 don\u2019t expect to become a great comic book artist overnight because that takes a lot of practice. But here are some tips to help you make the evolution from <a href=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/fan\/artworks\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">amateur<\/a> to expert a whole lot easier.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"mceNonEditable cta-custom\" href=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/comic\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Uncover the battle raging within. Read the BIOWARS comic book for free!<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>The Tools You Will Need To Draw A Face<\/h2>\n<p>From designing a car to building a home, every great creation starts with the <a href=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/create-your-own-comic-book-4-things-youll-need-to-start-drawing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">right tools<\/a> \u2014<strong>\u202fand drawing is no exception<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>While the supplies you will need to draw a realistic human face may seem self-explanatory, choosing the right set of tools might just make or break your efforts.<\/p>\n<p><strong>To draw a face, you will need:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>An H pencil\u202f<\/strong>for the outlines and the basic shape<\/li>\n<li><strong>An HB<\/strong> pencil\u202ffor the more intricate details<\/li>\n<li><strong>A 4B<\/strong> pencil\u202ffor the shadows that add to the realistic look<\/li>\n<li><strong>A kneaded eraser<\/strong>\u202fto accentuate the highlights and touch up the mistakes<\/li>\n<li><strong>A ruler<\/strong>\u202ffor precisely measured grid lines<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sketch paper<\/strong>\u202fthat features micro-perforations, making corrections easier<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"mceNonEditable cta-custom\" href=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/characters\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Check out how we drew the BIOWARS comic book protagonists!<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>How To Draw A Face: 3 Steps To Get Started<\/h2>\n<p>Drawing a human face may seem challenging at first, especially if you\u2019re not an expert. After all, we have <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbc.ca\/natureofthings\/features\/the-seven-universal-emotions-we-wear-on-our-face\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">43<\/a> face muscles and we can use them to make around <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smithsonianmag.com\/smart-news\/human-faces-might-only-express-four-basic-emotions-180949598\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">10,000<\/a> facial expressions, so it&#8217;s no wonder so many people struggle to illustrate a face.<\/p>\n<p>However, there are ways to simplify the process and make it easier for yourself.<\/p>\n<p>For example, <strong>sketching a face is a great way to break the ice and loosen up your hand.<\/strong> Also, since a sketch is not a definitive drawing, you&#8217;re less stressed out and more likely to enjoy drawing.<\/p>\n<p>Now, let\u2019s see how to sketch a face!<\/p>\n<h3>Step #1: Draw An Oval Head Shape<\/h3>\n<p>The first step to sketching a face is to draw an oval head shape. Simply picture an upside-down egg and sketch its shape on your paper.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_18170\" style=\"width: 602px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-18170\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-18170\" src=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/how-to-draw-a-face-base.jpg\" alt=\"The head outline. \" width=\"592\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/how-to-draw-a-face-base.jpg 592w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/how-to-draw-a-face-base-296x300.jpg 296w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/how-to-draw-a-face-base-440x446.jpg 440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 592px) 100vw, 592px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-18170\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The first step to learning how to draw a face is drawing the basic head shape.<\/p><\/div>\n<p><strong>For now, picture looking at your character\u2019s face head-on, and draw the shape from that angle.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3>Step #2: Segment The Sketch<\/h3>\n<p>Once you\u2019ve made this basic shape, you\u2019ll want to add some lines that will help you place the eyes and the nose later on.<\/p>\n<p>First, put a vertical line down the center of your drawing to divide the two halves of your character\u2019s face.<\/p>\n<p>Then, add a horizontal line halfway between the top of the head and your character\u2019s chin. This will help provide some symmetry for the character\u2019s facial features and <strong>mark the space where the eyes will be drawn in later<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>You can add two more vertical lines on either side of the center line to mark the corners of the eyes and the space for the nose.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_18171\" style=\"width: 602px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-18171\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-18171\" src=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/how-to-draw-a-face-guidelines-1.jpg\" alt=\"Basic head shape segmented with guidelines that mark the position for the eyes.\" width=\"592\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/how-to-draw-a-face-guidelines-1.jpg 592w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/how-to-draw-a-face-guidelines-1-296x300.jpg 296w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/how-to-draw-a-face-guidelines-1-440x446.jpg 440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 592px) 100vw, 592px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-18171\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Adding guidelines helps you position face elements.<\/p><\/div>\n<p><strong>The eyes and the area in between them where the nose is are usually three equal spaces.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3>Step #3: Add More Guidelines To The Sketch<\/h3>\n<p>The next thing you should do is add some standard measurements to block out the rest of the face\u2019s features, including the eyebrows, ears and lips.<\/p>\n<p>You previously added a horizontal line through the center of the sketch to mark where the eyes will be. You can now add another line above this midpoint to show where your <strong>character\u2019s eyebrows<\/strong> will be.<\/p>\n<p>Next, place another horizontal line halfway between the line you just made and the bottom of the chin again. This is where the <strong>nose<\/strong> will eventually end and where the ears will be placed on the outside of your\u202fcomic book\u202fcharacter\u2019s face.<\/p>\n<p>Now draw another horizontal line midway between the last line and the chin for the location of the mouth.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_18172\" style=\"width: 602px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-18172\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-18172\" src=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/how-to-draw-a-face-guidelines-2.jpg\" alt=\"Illustration of the basic head shape with guidelines that mark the position for the nose and the mouth. Image used in the blog post \u201cHow To Draw A Face.\u201d\" width=\"592\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/how-to-draw-a-face-guidelines-2.jpg 592w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/how-to-draw-a-face-guidelines-2-296x300.jpg 296w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/how-to-draw-a-face-guidelines-2-440x446.jpg 440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 592px) 100vw, 592px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-18172\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Let&#8217;s add the guidelines for the mouth and the nose!<\/p><\/div>\n<p><strong>From here, you can really get a sense of how the face will be laid out\u202f<\/strong>\u2014 but should you need more assistance on where to put everything, you can add more lines as needed by following the image included below.<\/p>\n<p>Each of the lines you make will help ensure your character\u2019s facial features are symmetrical and end up in a realistic spot.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"mceNonEditable cta-custom\" href=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/biowars-art-academy-how-to-draw-comic-book-characters\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Learn How To Draw The Rest Of Your Character!<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>How To Draw A Face Step By Step: 5 Steps To Finesse The Details<\/h2>\n<h3>Step #1: Draw The Eyes<\/h3>\n<p>Now that you\u2019ve got your basic layout, it\u2019s time to start filling in the features of your comic book character.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Let\u2019s start from the top of the head down, to make things easier.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The proper proportion for a person\u2019s eyes, in most cases, is an eye\u2019s distance away from each other.<\/p>\n<p>Begin by drawing your eye as a sideways oval, between the shorter vertical lines you drew earlier.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_18173\" style=\"width: 602px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-18173\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-18173 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/how-to-draw-a-face-eyes-1.jpg\" alt=\"Illustration of a head shape with eyes used in the blog post \u201cHow To Draw A Face.\u201d\" width=\"592\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/how-to-draw-a-face-eyes-1.jpg 592w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/how-to-draw-a-face-eyes-1-296x300.jpg 296w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/how-to-draw-a-face-eyes-1-440x446.jpg 440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 592px) 100vw, 592px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-18173\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The space between the eyes should be roughly the same size as the eyes themselves.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>As you draw the second eye, make sure the distance between them is roughly the same width as the eyes themselves. This gives you an ideal space for adding your character\u2019s nose.<\/p>\n<p>Here&#8217;s also our <a href=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/how-to-draw-eyes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">detailed guide on how to draw eyes<\/a> realistically in just seven steps!<\/p>\n<h3>Step #2: Add The Nose To Your Face Drawing<\/h3>\n<p>Noses come in all shapes and sizes, but for our purposes today, we\u2019re going to focus on the basics.<\/p>\n<p>First, your character\u2019s nose is going to end at the second horizontal line you drew earlier. This is your nose\u2019s length.<\/p>\n<p>When it comes to your nose\u2019s width, you\u2019ll want to fill the gap you made earlier between the eyes \u2014<strong>\u202fso the edges of the nostrils line up with where your character\u2019s eyes begin.<\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_18174\" style=\"width: 602px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-18174\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-18174\" src=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/how-to-draw-a-face-nose.jpg\" alt=\"The nose is as wide as the \" width=\"592\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/how-to-draw-a-face-nose.jpg 592w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/how-to-draw-a-face-nose-296x300.jpg 296w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/how-to-draw-a-face-nose-440x446.jpg 440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 592px) 100vw, 592px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-18174\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Time to add the nose!<\/p><\/div>\n<p>The exact shape of your character\u2019s nose is up to you. The nose is one feature that can give a specific personality to your drawing, so think of the shape that best suits the character you\u2019re drawing.<\/p>\n<p>To learn <a href=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/how-to-draw-nose\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">how to draw a realistic nose<\/a> in just five steps, check out our step-by-step guide created by Gon\u00e7alo!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"mceNonEditable cta-custom\" href=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/character-creation-software\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Want to design something a little more high-tech? Find the perfect character creation software!<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Step #3: Don\u2019t Forget The Eyebrows<\/h3>\n<p>If you followed our advice and added an additional horizontal line between the top of the head and the eye level, adding the eyebrows should be quite easy.<\/p>\n<p>The browbone where the eyebrows are located on a human face always follows the lines of the nose \u2014 and that\u2019s why you <strong>should\u202fonly tackle the eyebrows once your nose is in place<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_18175\" style=\"width: 602px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-18175\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-18175 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/how-to-draw-a-face-eyebrows.jpg\" alt=\"Illustration showing nostrils that line up with inner corners of the eyes \u2014 image used in the blog post \u201cHow To Draw A Face.\u201d\" width=\"592\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/how-to-draw-a-face-eyebrows.jpg 592w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/how-to-draw-a-face-eyebrows-296x300.jpg 296w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/how-to-draw-a-face-eyebrows-440x446.jpg 440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 592px) 100vw, 592px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-18175\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Inner corners of both eyes should determine the nose\u2019s width while the nose\u2019s bridge helps define the browbone.<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Drawing the eyebrows is where the 4B pencil will come in handy. Go for\u202f<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">short, soft strokes to make them bushy, or use long strokes for a more refined look.<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:420,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">And since eyebrows tend to be one of the darkest areas on a face drawing, don\u2019t forget to shade and blend them well!<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:420,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Step #4: Draw The Mouth<\/h3>\n<p>Remember the third horizontal line you drew earlier? That\u2019s where you\u2019ll want to place your character\u2019s mouth.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_18176\" style=\"width: 602px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-18176\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-18176 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/how-to-draw-a-face-mouth-1.jpg\" alt=\"Lips help highlight a character\u2019s personality \u2014 image used in the blog post \u201cHow To Draw A Face.\u201d\" width=\"592\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/how-to-draw-a-face-mouth-1.jpg 592w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/how-to-draw-a-face-mouth-1-296x300.jpg 296w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/how-to-draw-a-face-mouth-1-440x446.jpg 440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 592px) 100vw, 592px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-18176\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Corners of the mouth usually line up with pupils.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>As for the width of the mouth,<strong>\u202fa typical comic book character\u2019s mouth will start on either side at the center of each eye, or where the pupil is likely located.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Regarding the shape and the size of the lips, this is where you can get as creative as you want. You can make them full, thin, or anywhere in between \u2013 the choice is yours.<\/p>\n<p>Just like the nose, lips can also help highlight the personality of your character.<\/p>\n<p>We created a separate guide on <a href=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/mouth-drawing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">mouth drawing<\/a>, so you can explore each step in great detail!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"mceNonEditable cta-custom\" href=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/drawing-comic-characters\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Ready to create your own superhero or a villain? We&#8217;ll guide you!<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Step #5: Add The Ears, The Hair And The Final Touches<\/h3>\n<p>Drawing ears can seem complicated, but since you\u2019ve already laid out a really great diagram to work with, illustrating them shouldn\u2019t pose too much of a problem.<\/p>\n<p>The top of the ears should touch the horizontal line that marks the position of the eyebrows.<\/p>\n<p>The earlobe should touch the horizontal line you used when drawing your character\u2019s nose.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_18177\" style=\"width: 602px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-18177\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-18177 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/how-to-draw-a-face-ears-1.jpg\" alt=\"Drawing ears is the fifth step when learning how to draw a face.\u200b\" width=\"592\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/how-to-draw-a-face-ears-1.jpg 592w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/how-to-draw-a-face-ears-1-296x300.jpg 296w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/how-to-draw-a-face-ears-1-440x446.jpg 440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 592px) 100vw, 592px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-18177\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The top of the ears will generally align with the eyebrows, while the bottom of the ears aligns with the nose.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Don\u2019t worry about the details right now,<strong>\u202fjust work on getting the basic shape of the ears down<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>if you wish to learn how to draw ears in great detail, this <a href=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/how-to-draw-ears\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">guide on drawing ears is for you<\/a>!<\/p>\n<p>The <strong>hair<\/strong>, on the other hand, might be a bit more time-consuming and complicated to draw.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_18178\" style=\"width: 602px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-18178\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-18178 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/how-to-draw-a-face-hairline.jpg\" alt=\"Adding hair is the final step when learning how to draw a face.\" width=\"592\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/how-to-draw-a-face-hairline.jpg 592w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/how-to-draw-a-face-hairline-296x300.jpg 296w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/how-to-draw-a-face-hairline-440x446.jpg 440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 592px) 100vw, 592px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-18178\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Let&#8217;s draw the hairline!<\/p><\/div>\n<p>You should first outline the hairline on the forehead and sides of the face with\u202fshort <strong>strokes of the H pencil<\/strong>, following the natural hair growth pattern. Then, start adding volume and texture while moving toward the edges of the hairstyle.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_18179\" style=\"width: 602px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-18179\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-18179\" src=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/how-to-draw-a-face-hair-1.jpg\" alt=\"A short male hairstyle added to he face sketch.\" width=\"592\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/how-to-draw-a-face-hair-1.jpg 592w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/how-to-draw-a-face-hair-1-296x300.jpg 296w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/how-to-draw-a-face-hair-1-440x446.jpg 440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 592px) 100vw, 592px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-18179\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Hair helps express a character\u2019s personality.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>The amount of detail you add to the hair is entirely up to you.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Think about your character\u2019s personality and match that to their hairstyle<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Is your comic book character serious and professional?\u202f<\/strong>If it is, a slicked-back look might suit it best.<strong>\u202fOn the other hand, if you wish to portray a wild and unpredictable character,<\/strong> curls or other types of untamed hairstyles might be the best choice.<\/p>\n<p>For the purpose of this exercise, we opted for a <strong>short male hairstyle with a parting on the left side<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Once you finish drawing the hair, your sketch is almost ready!<\/p>\n<p>To finalize it, <strong>erase the guidelines<\/strong>, like so:<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_18180\" style=\"width: 602px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-18180\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-18180\" src=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/how-to-draw-a-face-finished-outline.jpg\" alt=\"Face sketch with erased guidelines.\" width=\"592\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/how-to-draw-a-face-finished-outline.jpg 592w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/how-to-draw-a-face-finished-outline-296x300.jpg 296w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/how-to-draw-a-face-finished-outline-440x446.jpg 440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 592px) 100vw, 592px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-18180\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Time to remove the guidelines!<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Last but not least,<strong>\u202fdon\u2019t forget about the finishing touches to your drawing:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Add shadows where appropriate with your 4B pencil<\/li>\n<li>Lift up some highlights with your eraser<\/li>\n<li>Blend the key lines and textures<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div id=\"attachment_18181\" style=\"width: 602px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-18181\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-18181\" src=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/how-to-draw-a-face-final.jpg\" alt=\"Your face drawing is now finished!\" width=\"592\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/how-to-draw-a-face-final.jpg 592w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/how-to-draw-a-face-final-296x300.jpg 296w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/how-to-draw-a-face-final-440x446.jpg 440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 592px) 100vw, 592px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-18181\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">That&#8217;s a wrap on learning how to draw a face!<\/p><\/div>\n<h2>Finished Your Face Drawing? Try These Next!<\/h2>\n<p>Since you now know how to draw a face, we invite you to explore how to draw other body parts.<\/p>\n<p>We have guides on:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/how-to-draw-eyes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to draw eyes<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/mouth-drawing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to draw a mouth<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/how-to-draw-nose\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to draw a nose<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/skeleton-hand-drawing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to draw a skeleton hand<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/drawing-head-angles\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to draw head angles<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/how-to-draw-hands-tutorial\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to draw hands<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/how-to-draw-person\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to draw a person<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>And many more!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"mceNonEditable cta-custom\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/c\/Biowars\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Follow our YouTube channel for more art tutorials!<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>A Recap On How To Draw A Human Face<\/h2>\n<p>When you first start drawing human faces, remember to keep things simple and focus mostly on getting your proportions right.<\/p>\n<p>As you get better at drawing proportional faces, you can begin experimenting with your character\u2019s features and adding finer details to express specific emotions and create distinct looks.<\/p>\n<p>You can play with colors and textures until you achieve the desired look and draw a face exactly how you pictured it. The important thing is you stay consistent and keep on practicing until you perfect drawing different types of faces.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Have you ever tried to draw a face before? Which comic book character is your favorite to draw?<\/strong>\u202fTell us in the comments below and feel free to send us your works!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Learning how to draw a face well is challenging for most artists. Did you know that more than 95% of non-artists place the eyes too high on the head when drawing a face? When you first start drawing, perhaps one of the hardest challenges you will face is\u202ffiguring out how to draw a human face. 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