Like2Draw Learn to Draw Portraits Like a Professional — From Scratch in 20 Lessons
By Kirill Chernyshev • Brand: Like2Draw
Meet Your Instructor — Kirill Chernyshev
Kirill is a professional portrait artist with over 15 years of drawing experience. He has taught hundreds of students, both online and in person, and developed a unique step-by-step method specifically designed for beginners. His goal is to make realistic portrait drawing accessible and enjoyable to anyone — even if you've never held a pencil before.
- 15+ years of portrait drawing practice
- Graduate of a top European art school
- 5+ years of teaching experience
- Proprietary step-by-step method for beginners
The 20 Lessons That Will Transform Your Drawing Skills
Introduction and Preparation
Essential tools, materials, and workspace setup for confident drawing.
Creating the Base — Grid on a Photograph
Apply and align a precise grid for perfect proportions from the start.
Marking the Grid on Paper
Transfer your grid lightly while preserving proportion accuracy.
Basic Outlines
Outline the main facial shapes using clean, confident lines.
Main Contours
Refine outlines and correct features for natural proportions.
How to Convey Volume
Use light, shadow, and pressure to create 3D form.
Hatching & Blending
Master hatching and blending for smooth, lifelike shading.
The First Eye
Build form and depth to draw a lifelike, expressive eye.
The Second Eye
Maintain symmetry and harmony drawing the second eye.
Eyebrows
Create natural texture and shape using short directional strokes.
Nose
Shade soft planes for a realistic, naturally blended nose.
Mouth
Add shape, volume, and soft edges for expressive lips.
Adjusting Proportions
Refine symmetry and likeness for a balanced portrait.
Skin Tone – Part 1
Layer light tones to build smooth, realistic skin texture.
Skin Tone – Part 2
Add depth and contrast for lifelike, dimensional skin.
The Ear
Simplify structure and blend the ear seamlessly into the portrait.
Starting the Hair
Lay down basic flow and rhythm for natural hair movement.
Hair – Next Steps
Develop texture, highlights, and volume for realistic hair.
Hair – Final Stage
Polish strands and unify tones for a soft final look.
Finishing the Portrait
Balance tones and add highlights to complete your artwork.
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