Below you'll find a collection of tutorials focused on portraiture. If you are looking for tutorials on figure drawing, check this page. The media and technique may vary so the approach will also vary in each demonstration.
Portrait Drawing The Smart Way - The Ear
A look at drawing the ear using a step by step approach of defining specific regions through thoughtful applications of gradations of value.
How to Paint a Realistic Eye with Pastels
Learn how to paint a realistic eye using Rembrandt pastels in this complete guide that includes images and a HD video demonstration.
Combine Tempera Paint and Colored Pencils
Learn how to combine tempera paint and colored pencils in this demonstration that features creating an image of an eye from imagination.
Colored Pencil Drawing Techniques
Learn colored pencil drawing techniques and how to draw an eye and an apple in this free drawing lesson video.
How to Draw Noses
Learn how to draw realistic noses in this ultimate guide that includes the basics and more advanced techniques. This tutorial also includes the side view. 2 videos and images.
How to Draw Lips
Learn how to draw realistic lips in pastel in this free drawing lesson video.
How to Draw a Realistic Mouth
2 videos on drawing mouths. One takes a look at drawing a highly realistic mouth. The other looks at a step by step approach. (2 videos)
Graphite Portrait Part 1 (1:07:53)
Part one of an eight part series of recorded live lessons on drawing a portrait with graphite. Laying out the grid and drawing the contours.
Graphite Portrait Part 2 (1:01:55)
Part two of an eight part of recorded live lessons on drawing a portrait with graphite. The eyes and the initial values are added.
Graphite Portrait Part 3 (1:05:58)
Part three of an eight part series of recorded live lessons on drawing a portrait with graphite. The nose and the mouth are added.
Graphite Portrait Part 4 (1:09:07)
Part four of an eight part series of recorded live lessons on drawing a portrait with graphite. Some detail is developed in the hair and the value is developed further on the face.
Graphite Portrait Part 5 (1:01:44)
Part five of an eight part series of recorded live lessons on drawing a portrait with graphite. In this lesson, we begin to develop the lower portion of the body.
Graphite Portrait Part 6 (1:05:35)
Part six of an eight part series of recorded live lessons on drawing a portrait with graphite. In this lesson, we start to add details to the clothing.
Graphite Portrait Part 7 (1:10:10)
Part seven of an eight part series of recorded live lessons on drawing a portrait with graphite. In this lesson, we develop the textures of the hat.
Graphite Portrait Part 8 (34:14)
Part eight of an eight part series of recorded live lessons on drawing a portrait with graphite. In this lesson, we complete the portrait and finish the textures on the hat.
Colored Pencil Portrait Tutorial - Excerpts
Learn how to draw a portrait with colored pencils in this video tutorial featuring excerpts from two 1 hour live lessons. Podcast #5 Free download on Apple iTunes.
Mix Dark Skin Tones Excerpts
Learn how to mix dark skin tones using four colors in this tutorial that features excerpts from a 2 hour live demonstration.
Pastel Portrait Excerpts
Learn how to draw a realistic portrait of a woman with soft pastels in this free drawing lesson that features excerpts from a recorded live lesson series.
The Secrets to Drawing- Facial Proportions
Learn how to draw a realistic portrait using basic facial proportions in this module from "The Secrets to Drawing" video course - Part 21.
How to Draw a Face - Facial Proportions Ultimate Guide
Facial features and locations are explored in this ultimate guide to drawing the face. Male and female examples are included as well as drawing the face in profile in 4 video demonstrations.
Acrylic Transfers
Learn how to create acrylic transfers in this free painting lesson video.
How to Mix Skin Tones
Learn how to mix skin tones using just red, yellow, brown, and white in this free painting lesson video.
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