Learn to draw people of all ages and ethnicities through easy-to-follow instruction and 20 step-by-step projects.

From social media star and professional artist @clsamet, Samet Türkan, Pencil Drawing Portraits includes drawing projects, helpful tips, instructions for adding light and shadow to create dimension, realistic artwork, and more. Gain confidence by drawing the subjects in the book, and then apply those skills to drawing even more portraits, whether you use reference photos or your loved ones as subjects. Geared toward beginners but valuable for artists of any skill level looking to improve their drawing skills, this essential guide breaks down drawing into a fun, approachable hobby.

Learn about:



Drawing tools and materials
Sketching
Adding light and shadow
Proportions in drawing
Creating realistic facial expressions
Drawing expressive eyes
Creating hair, mouths, and noses
And more!


Pencil-drawn illustrations demonstrate each step, and plenty of projects are included for a well-rounded and insightful look at drawing portraits. Get off to a great start drawing portraits in pencil with this beginner-friendly guide.