Portrait Drawing Basics

What materials are needed to start drawing a portrait?

• Oil paints and a canvas

• A graphite pencil, paper, and an eraser

• Watercolors and a brush

• Digital tablet and stylus

What is the correct spacing between the eyes when drawing a portrait?

• Equal to the width of two eyes

• Equal to the width of one eye

• Half the width of one eye

• Twice the width of one eye

What is the correct placement for the eyes in a portrait?

• At the oval center

• At the very top of the oval

• Below the oval center

• Above the center of the oval

Where should the bottom of the nose be placed in a portrait?

• At the top of the chin

• Halfway between the chin and eyes

• Near the top of the oval

• At the bottom of the eyes

What is the general rule for the length of the mouth in a portrait?

• Equal to the width of the nose

• Equal to the distance between the eyes

• Half the distance between the eyes

• Equal to the distance between the pupils

How should eyebrows be sketched in a portrait?

• Following the direction of hair growth

• Randomly with sharp angles

• Following the curve of the eye

• In a straight line

How should the neck be aligned in relation to the eyes in a portrait?

• No alignment necessary

• Align with the inside of each eye

• Align with the outside of each eye

• Align with the center of each eye

What is the purpose of shading in portrait drawing?

• To create texture and form

• To add color

• To outline major features

• To correct mistakes

What is the significance of the National Portrait Gallery?

• It is mainly a gallery for landscape paintings

• It houses portraits recognizing remarkable Americans

• It displays portraits of fictional characters

• It features sculptures from ancient times