5.6K views · 799 reactions | How I like to start a portrait: Start with toned paper – this makes it easy to fill in space quickly. Draw the total egg shape of the head to define the outer limits and a general proportion. Mark the halfway point and add the eye sockets. Add the general nose structure. Add the general mouth structure. Fill in general shadow forms. Fill in general highlight forms. By this point there should already be a solid resemblance to the model! Then it’s time to start refining. Comment “block in” for a free portrait drawing block in guide. . . . #proportionoftheportrait #portraitpainting #portraitart #portraitpainter #portraitproportions #portraitmeasurements #portrait #oilpainting #oilpainter #oilpaint #classicaloilpainting #renaissance #portraitdrawing #drawing #arttutorials #arttips #arthelp #arttutorial #oilpaintingportrait #selfportrait #portraitdrawingtutorial #portraiture #artforbeginners #howtostartaportrait #drawingportraitsforbeginners #portraitdrawingdemo #draw #nicthurman | Nic Thurman | nic.thurman · How I start a portrait drawing