Drawing Individual Faces

Most adult faces have similar overall proportions, with the differences being most noticeable in the features such as the eyes, nose, ears and lips.

Ethnic Variations

The ethnicity of a person can be developed by changing the features while using the same basic structure.

Age Variations

For an elderly man or woman, draw the ears and nose larger, the chin longer and make noticeable wrinkles.

Women’s Features

When drawing a woman’s face, follow the same basic proportions and placement of features as used for the generic male. The ears, nose and jawline are usually smaller and more delicate, the lips larger and more noticeable. Details such as earrings, eyeliner and hairstyle can also express femininity.

Child’s Face

The proportions of a child’s face are different from those of an adult. While the eyes of an adult are placed at the middle, a child’s eyes are below the middle, creating a bigger forehead. The head itself is wide and the features small.