Profile View
This example has been taken just a bit further than those on the previous page. If you are a beginner, start with simple drawings like this one before trying more difficult poses.
This view is just slightly off profile, so the guideline for the face is curved slightly. In step A, draw your horizontal guidelines, and then place the features as you did before. Once the proportions are correct, complete the outline to your satisfaction.
The proportions will vary somewhat, depending on your subject.
When you are ready, try shading the drawing to bring out the roundness of the features. Note that you don’t need to shade the entire drawing ...
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