Secrets To Drawing Realistic Faces -

The corners of the mouth generally line up with the centers of the pupils. Focus on Value, Not Lines

Use a mechanical pencil or a "stippling" motion for subtle skin texture. Secrets to Drawing Realistic Faces

The bottom of the nose usually aligns with the bottom of the earlobes. The corners of the mouth generally line up

Always leave a tiny bit of light on the shadow side of the jaw to create depth. Key Feature Secrets use shading to define edges.

Focus on the "under-plane" (the nostrils and septum) rather than the bridge.

Which (eyes, nose, hair) gives you the most trouble?

Avoid harsh borders around the nose or lips; use shading to define edges.