How to get a LIKENESS in a portrait
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Published 2017-12-28
In this video, we will discuss tips to keep in mind to achieve that likeness and create a drawing that looks just like that person. Mayko demonstrates by drawing a portrait in her own style while also aiming for a likeness.
Our previous videos on drawing faces in profile are in this playlist:
• Drawing FACES in PROFILE - how to dr...
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The photo of the life model in profile is from the excellent Croquis Cafe.
The photo of Dwayne Johnson, which was modified in a few different ways for this video, is by Eva Rinaldi and was sourced from:
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All Comments (21)
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It's so satisfying that you don't use background music. Oftentimes it's so distracting. i appreciate it a LOT!
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This is headspace for artists
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I can't stop laughing about the "Assumed Hairline" thing wth HAHAHAHAHAHAHA
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You sound like the guy from Headspace (Meditation Instruction App) so I'm instantly mesmerized by your voice but my heart has been stolen by the depth and breadth of explanations. Keep it up forever, please and thank you.
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i was on the floor from laughter at the Dwayne Johnson part :) cheers, love your channel
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"Assumed hairline"
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My teacher told me I'm not bad at portraiture. My biggest issue is the form of the head. I always draw things elongated because of the angles I see on paper. I can't always look straight down the paper in some classes so it confuses me. Standing up doesn't always work either as I'm in a class and some students have to draw the same model and are annoyed seeing the artist move in front of their view too. So to get a better understanding, I still try to attempt looking at the face in different ways, finding the logic on how everything connects.
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Thank you so much. You skillfully addressed the issue, knew what exactly to focus on and addressed almost every problem I faced with the solutions I'm also coming to realize. Thank you!
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Thank you for making this video. I requested that. I am humbled
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This was ace, thanks. The model is beautiful.
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I've needed something like this for so long, now I've found it. 👍
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This is a fantastic video. I will be sharing this far and wide. Can't wait to see more from this channel.
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Wonderful lesson!!! Thank you! I can draw many things so well, BUT, a face with a true likeness is beyond me! Your tips make so much sense and I will now grab my sketchbook and get to work! (This years New Years 2021 Resolution!)
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Bro this was so helpful!! thank you so much for making this
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Thank you, Thank you. These videos are really helping me progress with life drawing.
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Great basics ... thank you
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Your voice so calm. Great tips as well
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Love your vedios... It is so relaxing I even listen to them when I want a brake from my child care 😂 I just finished the figuary 2020 yesterday and I am thinking of doing it again... Keep up the amazing work xx
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Thank you....just what I was looking for!
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Thanks for a very informative tutorial.
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