How to Draw Realistic Portraits from Photographs
Drawing pictures and painting things that look brilliant is something that is challenging to do. Not everyone can go about creating these works of art.
Some people try to push their limits and make things a lot more interesting. Now one of the ways for artists to do this, is when they try to create photo realistic pictures. This photo realism is no easy task and requires a lot of dedication. This is because they are looking to create a work of art that looks just like a picture that will fool everyone in to feeling that it is a photograph and not something which was drawn by hand. This type of art is possibly the hardest to make and requires the most patience.
Things Required:
– Drawing tools
– Sketch Pad/Canvas
– Reference image
Instructions
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Start off by preparing the photograph that you want to draw. You should try and scan it onto a computer, which will make it easier for you to draw it. Once you have copied it onto the computer, use some editing tools to adjust the colours as this will make it easier for you to see the lines on it. Now based on the size of the paper that you are going to draw the picture on, crop and resize it so that it is half the size of the final picture which you will draw.
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Draw grids on the canvas or page that you are going to use. This will help you space out the whole picture and ensure that you get all the details right. The grids marks will provide a framework that you can use to keep everything balanced with the original picture.
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When you start to draw, do it carefully one square at a time. Also, look at the picture as small squares filled with shapes, as opposed to being one large picture. Initially, you should just look to get the major lines and shapes of the picture onto the paper. Do not worry about shading the picture just yet. Remember to take your time and not to rush through this important step.
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Once you have gotten all the basic shapes filled out in the squares, step back and take a look at the picture. If you think you are on the right track keep going, however, if you have made any mistakes go ahead and correct them.
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After the lines are drawn, start shading. The fact that you used the tools on your computer to help detail the picture, this should be easy for you to do. Just remember to keep all the shades balanced and in properly coordinated with the original picture. If you make a mistake, use a gum eraser and start that section again.
