How can you draw a face out of pencil?

I LOVE to draw and faces are really tough, especially noses. And it's all in the shading, too. Is there a way I can draw a face well. stupid question but I just draw constantly. and also, how do you pant a face well. i use acrylic paints. How do i make it look realistic looking?

How can you draw a face out of pencil?
Just keep practicing and don't get discouraged. There are many tutorials online that you can take a look at, but in the end it's just personal experience that makes you better.





Things you should keep in mind when rendering though is





Shape


Edge


Value


Proportion





You should be thinking about these 4 things whenever you analyze your work.





Compare. You should be asking yourself constantly: Is this shadow I'm painting have the same shape as the shading in the reference? What kind of edge does this shadow have? Soft? Hard? Sharp? How about the value? Is it darker than the rest of the shadows or lighter?





If you constantly think about these things about all aspects of your drawing, it should be no problem. Tutorials on faces will help point you in the right direction of what you should be looking for when drawing. How to portray the nose, etc.
Reply:I paint portraits with oils now but have done the pencil and acrylic thing. While taking an art class is one way to speed getting better faster that's not the route i took. I simply went to the local library and checked out every ''how to'' book they had, drawing books, painting books, you name it i checked it out, and learned it that way. I have a regular job and my painting is starting to bring in it's own money. I don't paint and sell my paintings, i get hired to paint what they want and my online portfolio let's them know how diverse i have taught myself to be. Do your homework, study and practice, and then pratice some more. My art can be checked out at hellosanantonio.com under artist name''Guerro'' in the local artist section
Reply:Well, then practice shading!!


Its all in practicing.


I don't think faces are tough to draw, since I draw them all the time. Others don't like drawing faces, but are good at bodies, which I suck at.





You can use that guide thing with proportions, found in basic drawing books. Y'know what I sayin', G?

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