The Absolute Beginner : A... - Drawing Portraits For

A common mistake is placing eyes too high. In a standard head, the eyes sit halfway between the top of the skull and the chin.

The head is roughly five "eyes" wide. There is exactly one eye-width of space between the two eyes. Drawing Portraits for the Absolute Beginner : a...

Portraiture is less about lines and more about (the lightness or darkness of a color). A common mistake is placing eyes too high

Draw a vertical line down the center of the face and a horizontal line for the eyes to establish which way the head is tilting. There is exactly one eye-width of space between the two eyes

Most beginners draw a generic almond shape for an eye.

The biggest hurdle for beginners is drawing what they think an eye or nose looks like rather than what they actually see .

If you are looking to start your journey into portraiture, "Drawing Portraits for the Absolute Beginner" (part of the popular "For the Absolute Beginner" series by Mark and Mary Willenbrink) is widely considered one of the best entry points. It breaks down the intimidating task of drawing faces into manageable, logical steps.