How To Get Better At Drawing People

It’s no secret that some people are better at drawing than others. If you’re not one of those people, don’t worry – it’s a skill that can be learned with practice. In this guide, we’ll share some tips and tricks on how to get better at drawing people.

Key Takeaways:

• Drawing is a skill that can be learned and practiced. Anyone can draw!

• Proko offers the best online courses for figure drawing and learning anatomy.

• The best way to learn anatomy is to practice drawing nude figures. Look for "Life Drawing Sessions” in your city for classes near you.

• Understanding proportions is important when drawing people. For example, the average person is about 7.5 “heads” tall.

• Don’t try to make a perfect drawing, just have fun.
  

With a little bit of effort, anyone can improve their drawing skills. The key is to practice regularly and to never give up. With time and patience, you’ll be able to see a noticeable difference in your drawings.

One of the best ways to get better at drawing people is to take a drawing class. If you want to take online courses, I strongly recommend Stan Prokopenko’s figure drawing course. This will give you the opportunity to learn from an experienced instructor and receive feedback on your work. If you can’t take a class, there are plenty of great books and online resources that can teach you the basics of drawing.

Local Life Drawing Sessions

Another helpful tip is to find a model to practice with. This could be a friend or family member (for a clothed model) who is willing to pose for you or even a mannequin from a store. Practice sketching different faces and figures until you feel comfortable with the process.

If you are interested in learning more about anatomy? The best way to do this is to draw the figure nude. In cities with an appreciation for the arts, you will be able to find “Life Drawing Sessions”. Life Drawing Sessions typically last 3 hours and there is one unclothed model standing or sitting in a variety of poses. It’s an amazing opportunity to practice drawing the nude figure, at an average cost of $15-$20.

Drawing The Details

In addition to practicing regularly, it’s also important to pay attention to the details when you’re drawing someone. Make sure to notice things like proportions, facial expressions, and hairstyles. If you are going for a realistic look, then the details will matter more.

Finally, don’t forget to have fun! Drawing should be enjoyable, so don’t get too stressed out if your sketches don’t look perfect. With time and practice, you will undoubtedly get better at drawing people – and who knows, maybe one day you can even teach someone else how to do it!

Basic Drawing Tips

Anyone can get better at drawing people with the right approach and some practice. In this section, we'll go over some basic tips that will help you improve your skills. First, it's important to understand proportions. The average person is about seven and a half heads tall. Second, get a feel for different body types and how to draw them. Third, practice drawing people from photos. And fourth, don't be afraid to make mistakes.

Use A Light Pencil

Use a light pencil for sketching. A light pencil will help you see the shadows and highlights better. A light pencil will also help you to add more details to your drawing.

Sketch the basic outline of the person first. Draw the outline of the head, neck, shoulders, torso, and legs. Then, add details such as the eyes, nose, mouth, hair, and clothing.

Start with the eyes. They are typically the most difficult part of the face to draw. Once you have drawn the eyes, move on to the nose and mouth.

Hair is often one of the most challenging things to draw. Start by drawing the basic shape of the hair. Then, add shadows and highlights. Finally, add texture by using pencil strokes that mimic the direction of the hair.

Clothing can be difficult to draw because it is often made up of many different layers. Start by drawing the basic shape of the clothing. Then, add folds and wrinkles. Finally, add details such as buttons and stitches

Don't Press Too Hard

One of the main reasons why people tend to make their drawings look wobbly is because they press too hard when they're drawing. This makes it difficult to make clean, sharp lines, and it can also make your pencils wear out more quickly. Instead, try pressing lightly when you're drawing. This will help you to make smoother, cleaner lines that are less likely to be wobbly.

Use A Reference

One of the best ways to improve your drawings of people is to use a reference. A reference can be anything from a real person to a photograph to a drawing. By looking at a reference, you can see how the different parts of the body fit together and how they move. This will help you to understand how to draw people more accurately.

There are some things to keep in mind when using a reference, though. First, make sure that your reference is in proportion to the paper you're drawing on. If you're drawing on a sheet of Letter-sized paper, for example, don't use a reference that's much bigger or much smaller. Second, try to find a reference that shows the kind of pose or expression you want to capture in your drawing. And finally, don't get too attached to your reference - it's just there to help you, not do the work for you!