First time drawing a face...

I just wanted to share my drawing of a face as it was the most frustrating thing I have ever drawn, I'm more of a half-realistic half-fictional artist. Meaning I draw people, items that look real, but also don't. This time I wanted to push myself and draw a realistic face. There are a lot of things wrong about this drawing, but I'm just glad I have finished :redface:

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Reply 1

hxdzz_m

Original post by Zain_Ahmed

I have no knowledge on the subject of art - but where I stand it looks pretty good!

Reply 2

Moonbow

Original post by Zain_Ahmed

Wow! That’s your first time drawing a realistic face!? That’s incredible! What did you find was your biggest challenge? Did you find perception when drawing changed slightly as you adjusted to a newer style? I’m a big fan of drawing myself, mainly animals and mythical creatures though :h:

Reply 3

Lemonsandlemons

Original post by Zain_Ahmed

wow i rly like it. its super realistic apart from the eyes. dunno exactly what it is about them, maybe the line is too strong and they are too lengthy. but otherwise good job!

Reply 4

Zain_Ahmed

Original post by Moonbow

Ye thanks

. The biggest challenge was getting things in the right proportion, like the lips... Those took me 2 hours atleast, and they still dont look as good as I wanted them. Realism, I have realised, cant be rushed. Unlike my other drawings where I would rush them at the and and it would still look professional. This took me 3 days, each day I spent from 1PM - 6PM with a couple of 15 min breaks. I usually draw superheroes or singers, here's an example of my previous drawing of a singer.
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Reply 5

Zain_Ahmed

Original post by Lemonsandlemons

wow i rly like it. its super realistic apart from the eyes. dunno exactly what it is about them, maybe the line is too strong and they are too lengthy. but otherwise good job!

ye, the eyes need more of a glossy look and they are bigger than they should be. I tried, but I still doesn't look as realistic as the rest of the face.

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The drawing is good.

that is so good! i really like the shading, good job!!
i can't draw people so i stick to inanimate objects lol

Reply 9

CoolCavy

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It's good but I think working on your shading would help :smile:

the eyes look quite flat and dead, have a go at doing some eye studies on their own

Reply 10

Zain_Ahmed

Original post by CoolCavy

It's good but I think working on your shading would help :smile:

the eyes look quite flat and dead, have a go at doing some eye studies on their own

Ye i agree. I just randomly did a portrait for a competition, which from the start ik i wouldnt win but still wanted to try. The competition is until 3rd august and I do need to study more into shading and not wing it😂😂

Reply 11

ymca_m

Nice job, I remember trying my first proper portrait last year :lol:

As tips id say nothing in real life has actually dark borders if it makes sense, so instead of drawing the neck line (as an example) shade it, also try to add a few more tones and lines of varied thicknesses on the hair for slightly more realism.
Well done :’)

Reply 12

TSR Professor

9/10 I wish it looked more realistic and not drawn on brown paper. It reminds me somewhat of James Blunt.

no bad really good

Original post by TSR Professor

9/10 I wish it looked more realistic and not drawn on brown paper. It reminds me somewhat of James Blunt.

Ye, I tried.. But it still isn't as realistic as I wanted. As others have said, the eyes are what makes it unrealistic. Plus I need to press harder on the 4B pencil so that it has a darker shade. 9/10 is mad tho, nice one

Reply 15

TSR Professor

Original post by Zain_Ahmed

Well you clearly have a talent, so don't give up. Just believe in yourself and don't let negative comments get you down, because you could make this image better and draw more fantastic images.

Reply 16

Zain_Ahmed

@All
Decided to draw him again.

Reply 17

Zain_Ahmed

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Reply 18

megan_e

hi!!!
wow you've improved so much! already!
i love how you drew the glasses and you've really nailed the reflective quality of it!
keep it up!!!!! :h: