Step by Step Portrait Drawing Lesson in Graphite
About David Te
Hi, my name is David Te. I began thinking about art seriously when I was 18 after seeing my sister Faith, who is also an artist, draw a portrait of a person. It immediately inspired me to draw portraits as well.
I have had no formal art schooling at all so I learned entirely by reading art tutorials and forums and also by myself.
I work mainly in graphite and charcoal pencils but since we bought some tubes of oil paints, I have been learning to paint in oils too. I also wish to work in pastels and colored pencils in the future.
How to Draw Rihanna Step by Step – Portrait Drawing Tutorial
Learn to Draw Rihanna – Free Step by Step Video Demonstration
The following is a step by step 12 part realistic portrait drawing tutorial created by Artist Andrew Fisher. This is a video lesson that I found on YouTube. It is a lesson on how to draw Rihanna using pencil.
Step 1 – Anatomy and Math
Andrew needs to enlarge the photo while keeping the proportions accurate. He does this by first measuring the photo and then multiplying each dimension by 1.75. He calculates the dimensions and draws out the shape of the head, finds the center of the face by drawing a horizontal and vertical line and sketches in the nose…
Step by Step Mixed Media Art Demonstration
About Sandrine Pelissier
I grew up in France but have been living in Canada for the last 12 years, I am currently located in North Vancouver and work from a studio on Pemberton Avenue.
Watercolor is my medium of choice because of the unique way it allows me to render light. The transparency of this medium can make it look like the painting is lit from behind and the light is shining through the paper In my portraits, I like to tell stories about the people around me. I am very interested in childhood fantasy or fairy tales (I wish it would snow Flowers, Hair Balloon, Georgia, the Spanish dress and the Eclectus Parrot). I also like to induce a dialogue with the viewer in some paintings dealing more with introspection and mood (Mixed, In the studio).
Those portraits are not about likeness or knowing the people that are being painted, as I see my models as actors in a movie, they are the faces that will allow me to tell a story or to show emotions. Those faces are a source of endless fascination and I find the subtlety that can be achieved with watercolor well suited to the complexity of the human face.
My technique involves the accumulation of many transparent layers of watercolor. Then I like to incorporate mixed media in the background, work sometimes with some contouring. I also sometimes like to add some drawing on top of the painting or some graphic elements…
Charcoal Portrait Drawing Tutorial
About Brian MacNeil
Brian MacNeil is an artist of great talent and imagination and is one of the new generation of Realist painters that are the new avant-garde in the art world. Brian studied at the Angel Academy of Art, Florence, from 2004 to 2008 and showed himself to be an extremely gifted student, understanding, as though instinctively, what his instructors were teaching…
Learn more about Brian and view of his work by visiting his Websites:
Fantasy Drawing Tutorial by Ed Beard Jr.
In this 5 part video drawing tutorial, Artist Ed Beard Jr. takes you step by step through his process of drawing a fantasy scene from memory using no reference material at all. Ed says this is possible because of his years of studying anatomy and other subjects.
To learn more about Ed, to see more of his videos and to view his artwork, visit the links below:
Click here to reach Ed’s Website
Click here to reach Ed’s YouTube Channel
Realistic Pencil Portrait Mastery Review – Home Study Course by Christopher Sia
Realistic Pencil Portrait Mastery Review
Pencil Portrait Mastery Example by Christopher Sia
Not too long ago, Christopher Sia contacted me to ask me if I might be interested in recommending his Home Study Course Realistic Pencil Portrait Mastery to my visitors. He indicated that this course is designed specifically to teach you how to draw faces realistically, as pictured in the image to your left. I agreed to take a look at his course to see if it would be something you might find useful and worth investing in.
I will only recommend products or services that I either personally review myself, or come recommended by other artists in this industry. I personally own a copy of the Realistic Pencil Portrait Mastery Course and have carefully read through the entire thing cover to cover, so rest assured, you are reading an honest review here.
Charcoal Drawing Demonstration by Dan Schultz
Artist’s Statement
Visual art is a language — a means of communication. As an artist, I realize that something is communicated through my work each time it is viewed whether it’s what I want to communicate, or something entirely different that is brought to the experience by the viewer. But as I communicate using this visual language through images of people, images of landscapes, and sometimes images that combine the two, I hope to relate to others the beauty of God’s creation and that through it, I believe he communicates with us. I feel that it is my responsibility to help remind others of the importance of visual art and that it can be admired, embraced, enjoyed and understood.
My interest in making artwork that portrays people stems from my intrigue with people’s ability to create connections between each other. I have long enjoyed creating images of people whether it be a portrait, a child or a woman in a tranquil landscape. I believe that people can easily relate on a personal level to images of other people. And it seems like everyone can relate to an image of a landscape that reminds them of a favorite place. When I work outdoors — standing at my easel with the landscape laid out before me — I feel a connection to the scene that I’m painting. And each time, I feel like I see more beauty in the world than I did the time before.
In order to capture these connections and relate them to the viewer, I often choose a color scheme that is simple and harmonious, which makes my paintings sometimes appear to have one overall dominant color. This allows me to express my connection with each work of art I create, and allows the viewer to experience a direct connection back to the me as the artist. I also experience this connection while viewing favorite works by other artists. They transport me to another world — one of exciting color, texture and emotion that can lift my spirit and renew my passion as an artist. I believe that you too can liberate your senses through the wonder of art and discover that it speaks to you. It only takes a few moments to begin to understand the language, and as you learn, it will become even more meaningful.
Step by Step Charcoal and Graphite Pencil Drawing Demo
About Faith
Graphite Pencil, Charcoal Pencil and Pastels Artist
Hello! My name is Faith Te. When I was 16, a great desire to capture nature and the people around me started my passion for drawing. I began to look at drawing not just as a hobby but something which I wanted to do all my life.
I practiced every day and for many hours since. I taught myself to draw by experimenting with different techniques and materials and through helpful tips and advice from other artists.
Initially, charcoal and graphite pencils were the only mediums I used. When I began working in color, I used pastels, and more recently, oils. My main subjects are portraits but I also enjoy doing many other subjects including still life, landscapes and flowers, especially orchids.
Step by Step Realistic Pencil Portrait Drawing Tutorial by Christopher Sia
About Christopher Sia
Hi, my name is Christopher Sia and I’ve been teaching pencil portrait drawing since 2006. The students from my online drawing course range from various countries across the globe, of which includes US, UK, Australia, Denmark, Canada, Italy, Singapore, Philippines, India, South Africa, New Zealand, Ireland, Denmark, Netherlands, Sweden and the list goes on.
People often ask me the question whether the time and effort I put into drawing and teaching people how to draw is worth it. My answer to them is that it does require a lot of work and does not appear to be an easy task to be done, but it’s the work that I am passionate about and love doing. I wasn’t born as talented as Leonardo da Vinci but I do believe that the skills and achievements I have today is a result of my hardworking practices. Hence, eventhough talent is a complimentary bonus but good practices will definitely bring the best out of every potential artist out there.
This free pencil portrait drawing tutorial is courtesy of Christopher Sia. Christopher is an amazing artist, as you will see after viewing the portrait drawing tutorial below. He is also the author of an equally amazing home study course called “Realistic Pencil Portrait Mastery”.
Christopher contacted me and asked if I might be interested in looking over his course and recommending it, if I felt it was something you may find interesting and helpful.
Portrait Drawing Lesson in Pencil by Faith Te
About Faith
Graphite Pencil, Charcoal Pencil and Pastels Artist
Hello! My name is Faith Te. When I was 16, a great desire to capture nature and the people around me started my passion for drawing. I began to look at drawing not just as a hobby but something which I wanted to do all my life.
I practiced every day and for many hours since. I taught myself to draw by experimenting with different techniques and materials and through helpful tips and advice from other artists.
Initially, charcoal and graphite pencils were the only mediums I used. When I began working in color, I used pastels, and more recently, oils. My main subjects are portraits but I also enjoy doing many other subjects including still life, landscapes and flowers, especially orchids.
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