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.
The biggest hurdle for beginners is drawing what they think an eye or nose looks like rather than what they actually see . Drawing Portraits for the Absolute Beginner : a...
Most beginners draw a generic almond shape for an eye. If you are looking to start your journey
These can be molded into points to "pick up" light and create highlights in the eyes or on the tip of the nose. Most beginners draw a generic almond shape for an eye
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.
Before drawing details like eyelashes or wrinkles, you must build the "skeleton" of the drawing: