Take an in-depth look at the shape of the face whose portrait you are going to draw. Draw the dummy face structure with the intended shape using a light hand pencil.
#1 Structure
With the help of proper judgment, you can place the features the right way. Use the free hand to roughly draw the main features like the nose, eyes, ears, lips, etc., using a pencil.
#2 Features Addition
Create layers of depth in your freehand portrait by balancing highlights and shadows. Gradually darken areas as needed for a lifelike depiction of veins, blood, and flesh.
#3 First Value Layer
Focus on hair: Use mid-tones for shading, bringing you closer to realism. Employ a kneading eraser for natural texture. Avoid individual strands for efficiency.
#4 Adding Values
Two types of highlights. The first merges with the skin, the second extends beyond it, reflecting light. Skin reflects light, captured when random light from a source hits the subject.
#5 Final Highlights
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