Captivating Portrait Drawing Techniques

This video tutorial guides viewers through the process of drawing a portrait. It begins with an introduction to the materials needed, followed by step-by-step instructions on drawing the oval, eyes, nose, mouth, and refining the face with hair. The tutorial also covers adding the neck and shading techniques to enhance the portrait. The video concludes with a fun fact about the National Portrait Gallery.

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