How to Draw a Pretty Face with Pencil

Sketching with a 4B pencil of a beautiful girl. Photo by Paul Apal'kin, "apalkin."
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If you are an INTERMEDIATE artist, then portrait drawings should be a challenge to you:
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[@itsmesandman]

i used to draw a lot when i was a kid, but never got it right, cos no one was guiding me. Your video will help me revive my long lost hobby... thanks a lot!!

[@ArtofWeiHo]

That's great to hear. Drawing is an awesome hobby.

[@kostyanowich]

Same here!! Thnx a lot Wei!!

[@royalart7070]

Saran Chamling SAME here man Same here

[@TheNanalol]

Saran Chamling omg same i used to draw stuff but not perfect then i stopped then came back watching youtube videos

[@pelhumydaniel7304]

hey ,if anyone else wants to uncover steps to draw pencil portraits try Skyarza Portrait Coach Star (do a google search ) ? Ive heard some great things about it and my cousin got great success with it.

[@tryme5477]

Drawing a face is not as hard as it seems this tutorial really helped thanks.

[@ArtofWeiHo]

Thanks.

[@tryme5477]

Art of Wei Your welcome

[@rohitreddy6794]

+Try Me *you're

[@tryme5477]

Rohit Reddy.G Thanks for correcting me.

[@rohitreddy6794]

Np

[@MrInvention]

I was worried that I won't be able to draw good shades with the pencils I have when I saw other channels and the way they told. But after I saw your video I realized other channels are no good for me. Mr. Wei you are awesome! Within a few minutes you taught how to use only one pencil to draw a beautiful face

[@ArtofWeiHo]

+Avishkar Kedari (Ezio0810) Thanks Avishkar, that good to hear.

[@priscillayoung2457]

Drawing faces used to be so hard! They always looked lumpy, now with this tutorial, my faces look SO MUCH better. Thank you so much for this tutorial!!! 😀😀😀👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻❤️❤️❤️

[@ArtofWeiHo]

+Priscilla Young It takes practice

[@saba.s7896]

oh my God, I wasnt expecting what I've drawn, you helped me a lot! its the first ever sketch.

[@ArtofWeiHo]

Awesome!

[@moiseschavez7454]

Freestyling it, and just awsome; a lot of people will tell "hey, your gifted!" Or say "you have so much talent", which is stupid, even insutlging, minimizing all to a word like that. I know there is a lot of study, practice, probably a lot of books and classes behind this, none was born learning how to draw and you are here giving us a nice class with a "hands on" aproach, thank you so much

[@TRWoods914]

Finally, this is it! Thank you so much. I was obsessing about trying to achieve too much realism. Here, I love to see the pencil strokes, and the shading can be loose. This is art. If we already have a photograph, it IS boring to try to draw one. Relief! Please, please share the exact paper and which side you used here. I love the way it shows texture -- but not harsh. Please include brand, weight, color of paper (looks cream.) Perhaps you have a favorite? Now I don't have to question myself, I just need the right tools. I'm about to attempt a portrait of a beautiful young girl. (The reference photograph has a sepia tone.) Your video is the perfect inspiration. WOW!

[@ArtofWeiHo]

Tammy Woods Thank you Tammy. Yeah, you know, I don't care much for photorealism. I love seeing other artist's strokes on paper. As for paper, it's just regular drawing paper with some weight to it. I don't remember which ones I've used, but the ones I have it Strathmore paper, anywhere from 50 to 100lbs. Pencil is Steadtler, mostly 2B and 4B.

[@btszone68]

This video is so helpful , i can't even tell how helpful this video is . I have watched all the methods , the grid method , the pencil method , measuring and all . But the ways used here is what I was searching for .Thanks a lot.💜

[@diyarugubhur7749]

thank you so much I'm may only be 13 but I can draw really well and I wanted 2 give myself more of a challenge by trying 2 draw a human face u really dont know how much u have helped me Thank You

[@ArtofWeiHo]

Great, I'm glad it helps Diya.

[@freedoamfighter6028]

U are 15 right now..can u draw?

[@fatima34me]

Thank you so much. This is like a small refresher course for me. I stopped drawing and now that I have more time in my hands I am trying to remember some basics. You’re teaching methods are so uncomplicated. Thank you so much. 👍🏼

[@techh9171]

This is my fourth portrait so I tried hard and the result is amazing thanks man really though I'm still working on my shading skills but still I love the outcome of it

[@nhOjelPlays]

How's your improvement now ?

[@wendy-um8ip]

guys this is the way how i learned drawing realistic face.. i'm so lucky & happy bcz i found this video .. saved my life thank you very much.. my drawings now are looking almost like the original pic ... so thank u very much again

[@AngieARTmanga]

you are so talent! drawing so beautiful of this girl! i love drawing anime and manga and i still learning to draw reality drawing :D your tutorial is so awesome^^!

[@ArtofWeiHo]

AngieARTmanga Good luck. Thanks.

[@rosediamondandheartrosemlp9739]

AngieARTmanga your my idol love youuu

[@realhexe]

AngieARTmanga I love your Channel 💟💟

[@germanhernandez4130]

hey ,if anyone else needs to find out about learn how to draw pencil portraits try Skyarza Portrait Coach Star (Have a quick look on google cant remember the place now ) ? Ive heard some super things about it and my friend got amazing results with it.

[@rajatamang3726]

@@ArtofWeiHo bro can you draw mine pic pizzzz big bro add me on Facebook Raja Tamang Rai my Facebook name pizzz

[@britanir]

you are extremely gifted and you inspire me to continue my art and get back to drawing self portraits. Thanks.

[@ArtofWeiHo]

Thank you Britani

[@britanir]

have you ever use charcoal pencils. I am having a hard time drawing with them. because 2B, 4B, 6B are a bit darker. It ranges from medium, soft, to very soft. Can you give me some tips and how to shade please email me [e-mail]

[@ajsingh7070]

FABULOUS job WIE...I saw your video first time. and I became not a big..fan...I became a huge AC of yours!😃...keep it upp bro...love to your family and of course to you😉

[@MrBlaze331]

Your videos give clear and no hurry explanation. That's the reason you get a subscriber very often.

[@ArtofWeiHo]

+Bharadwaj M Thanks.

[@CosmicPotato]

Great video as always. Thanks. Your videos always make me want to go sketch something!

[@ArtofWeiHo]

Tony Tran Thanks Tony. That's good to know that I can motivate other people, as others have motivated me.

[@DavidWilson-me6bs]

Thank you for sharing this video, one of the features I like about your tutorials are,'the points to remember', when trying this type of sketching.

[@ArtofWeiHo]

David Wilson Thanks David. Just tying to share my way of drawing.

[@megankruger6001]

you are really good that's amazing, but can u like speak louder so that the people can here you... but i really like the drawing though :D

[@mariocontra]

BEST tips on outline stage. Thanks much!

[@ArtofWeiHo]

thanks

[@RobertMarzullo]

Very nicely done! Thanks for sharing.

[@ArtofWeiHo]

+Robert Marzullo Thanks for watching Robert.

[@mjay3734]

I love watching your videos when im working on an art piece. Inspires me.

[@miekielbilal2591]

you got skill man ... loved it soo much ... teach me

[@ArtofWeiHo]

Thanks.

[@S-I-R-E]

you've got magic in your hands your artwork is unexplainably gorgeous I mean like I can't say enough to appreciate your work

[@ArtofWeiHo]

+Satan Lucifer =). Well, I wish I had magic=)

[@monaliftza6787]

Epic!Subbed liked.Ima draw a picture of my crush wish me luck! :D

[@aPaidActor]

We both drawed a pic of our crush xD

[@memesena2313]

@@aPaidActor WE THREE!

[@jaykeeratbhatthal9729]

@@memesena2313 we four!!!!

[@39Bosski]

Wow, this is super helpful. I've just started drawing again and I've been having a blast. This really helps a lot. Can't wait to put into practice what I've learned.

[@gLo98]

I did this & still failed miserably

[@ArtofWeiHo]

+Angelo Mejia =)

[@pikaboo623]

@@ArtofWeiHo XD

[@funnyROBLOXnews]

Wow your drawing is AMAZING

[@ArtofWeiHo]

Thanks=)

[@YasmineArt]

Thank you ! This is going to help me !

[@ArtofWeiHo]

great!

[@radhikatelikapalli]

thanks a lot for explaining step by step .For the first time i draw my portrait almost perfectly

[@milafo57]

Thank you Wei! Please for next video check audio level, as it's really low

[@ArtofWeiHo]

milafo57 Yeah, sorry about that.

[@RajKumar-tw4um]

Exactly

[@jeromeandjerome]

That starting line 👍... Hats off

[@mslcjohnsonbghs]

Wow! What an amazing gift.

[@arumugamcutz5596]

I am from India.. at Tamil Nadu... your vedio very useful ...... lovely arts

[@nexustri1146]

nicely done man .. now i'm feeling like going back on sketching faces again :D

[@salKinthefirst]

This is one of the best tutorials I've ever seen. Not just on drawing but in general. Very good!

[@relliknobre7180]

Unique video! Subscribed :D I love drawing womans faces

[@ArtofWeiHo]

+Rellik Nobre Me too=).

[@garmallinson1706]

Thank you! I'm learning more from you than anyone else!

[@haidyhussein9224]

you helped me a lot Thanks 😍😍

[@aravstudy9791]

Thank you

[@srilikhithalattupally5832]

Thank you so much....I was facing a lot of trouble with drawing outline of a face and your concept of drawing faces with geometric points really helped....

[@sincerelyyours2390]

I feel like I'm just going to go home and start searching for pics of my favorite model now lol

[@ArtofWeiHo]

Sincerely Yours =). Love your screen name!

[@daliaroy8152]

This is the video that taught me how to make portraits.. thanks

[@lurkingcorsa10]

out of one's way..! I think.. it's so helpful, so that make me interested to learn 3D Drawing than conventional! Thanks...so much the tutorial. Hopefully there will be the other pretty face Drawings :-)(Y)!

[@ArtofWeiHo]

+mukhlis1010 =). Yup, more pretty faces coming for sure=).

[@jonkarenmorningstar3108]

I love your video instructions. They are so helpful. Thank you.

[@ArtofWeiHo]

+JonKaren Morningstar Thank you JonKaren.

[@Ranveer_sangha03]

Beautiful

[@abeldelarosa5760]

Thanks Wei. I like how you keep pointing at the exact spot your working on. Keep up the good work.

[@ArtofWeiHo]

+Abel Delarosa Thanks Abel.

[@ADityaEvilxpirit]

Wow its superb

[@ArtofWeiHo]

Thanks.

[@jordanmcmorris5248]

This is what I was looking for. I have not developed any drawing skills yet so just watching your shading is helpful.

[@truthsetsufree]

You are awesome, but with my volume turned all the way up, I could not hear you, please do this again with the volume raised so we can hear you, Love your work!

[@ArtofWeiHo]

Yeah, sorry about that,.

[@truthsetsufree]

It's ok, I found others to watch of yours. you are very talented!!! thanks for sharing

[@mecailaracoma5969]

I like it! I love portraits/drawings with rustic/rough finishes

[@ArtofWeiHo]

+Mecaila Racoma Thanks. Yeah, me too.

[@aPaidActor]

Thx for this Tutorial! This rlly Helped Me ALOT!! Now i can draw my Crush's Face xD

[@alihasnain4045]

Bro I feel you lol 😉

[@aPaidActor]

Hahaha ok

[@realrimadas]

Thank you so much for such a detailed and motivating tutorial! It's been years l have lost my passion to draw due to different reasons. I'm going to start drawing ASAP after watching this! 😊

[@mostafafarweez3161]

WOW Wei, That is BEAUTIFUL. I love this Video. Also I forgot to ask in the request, can u please also make tutorial on spandex material with a pencil or color. Like Power Rangers, they're suits r made of spandex.

[@ArtofWeiHo]

Mostafa Farweez Hi Mostafa, I know about your previous request on the leather/superhero type clothing. Thanks.

[@megorra]

As an amateur writer I get such strong images in my head that I always want to draw them out. Your video helped me loads. I'm no artist at all really but this did help a lot and I thank you :) The best thing about your video is that I honestly think your drawing is prettier than the really pretty girl you were working from. Awesome :)

[@darell2185]

Thanks mate

[@heman5682]

it is very useful for the beginners....thank you verrrrry much

[@heman5682]

superb

[@Cyramae]

You make it look so easy😭

[@ArtofWeiHo]

It's not hard.

[@pydoydpyh8569]

how?

[@dhammika-slk-9407]

i would say u taught us a simple way to make it easy.. thnx bro !!

[@ArtofWeiHo]

+Siripaala da Sira Thanks.

[@GSoftz]

haha! thx bro! m gonna do that with my crush's pic.

[@ArtofWeiHo]

+G.O KH =). That's what art is for=).

[@ArtofWeiHo]

+G.O KH Good luck=).

[@GSoftz]

+Art of Wei thanks bro!

[@onnichan1196]

Lol hahaha

[@YT-ke2on]

Sammeeee

[@tainamarsters4928]

Very simple and easy to understand, thanks for the video.

[@jerslitongol825]

Who is the girl? Btw your drawing so beautiful :)

[@ArtofWeiHo]

Jersli Tongol I don't know who she is, but I think she's pretty young though, judging from the other photos I've seen of her.

[@kennahamilton6638]

I'm 12 and i love drawing . it's my hobby . you helped me alot in this video , thank you . I think it looks really nice and I can't wait to show my friends

[@stashmentsationu576]

it look pretty good but her mouth needs to open a bit more on the drawing, look at the mouth. it look a little different but u did a good job, thumbs up

[@ArtofWeiHo]

+Stashments Ationu Thanks. Yeah, it's a sketch so it's not that accurate.

[@stashmentsationu576]

+Art of Wei ok

[@arelyshernandez3945]

drawing is the most beautiful hobby

[@maskmesta]

God Job!!

[@ArtofWeiHo]

+Animatic Fafrics (MasCaMesta) Thanks

[@orchidkomando352]

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[@patriceledec7828]

it is great to see how simple it is when you get it right...but, what you see is practice and practice and so many portraits should be done before having this result...i take n hour 15 minutes to do about the same but, with alot of mesurments...i check and double check before having it all in place...you must do at least over 200 portrraits to do what he does...great job on this one wei

[@harisugiarto4670]

now i am your fans :)

[@ArtofWeiHo]

+hari sugiarto =). Thanks.

[@Alvaroneo2]

Thanks!!! I'm a begginer and this tips are helping me a lot!

[@shivamyadav-oq9ho]

you are fantastic ,but your voice is not reachable please make sure that you speak louder or putting mics closer

[@Diya_Shan]

I thought something's wrong with my headphones.

[@mintgustd8434]

Just turn up ur volume duh

[@jelenaradojevic4]

@@mintgustd8434 my volume is on the max but I still can't normally hear him...

[@-LTUIiiin]

Paper Stars I couldn't hear him clearly even on max volume

[@usharai9287]

I got my volume in minimum but I can still hear him murmuring lol

[@spencerwagon4058]

man, your so good. i love watching your tutorials! please dont stop drawing. you have an awesome talent

[@ArtofWeiHo]

+Alexandra Fenno Thanks Alexandra.

[@spencerwagon4058]

no problemo ;)

[@JreyTroit]

wish my art didn't suck. I want to give up so much.

[@ArtofWeiHo]

+JreyTroit =). Don't!

[@CrayHay]

+JreyTroit Art is an expression. It doesn't have to be photorealistic my friend. My Grandfather was an artist and was well know in my county during the 1960s and 1970s. He specialized in impressionism. Maybe try a different style.

[@JreyTroit]

+Craig Haylett thanks for the info. I'll try that. thank you.

[@ihategoogle6066]

+JreyTroit don't give up, find your own unique style, things you enjoy to draw the most, and keep practicing until you see improvement, art never ends its limitless.

[@Esciomancer]

+I Hate Google I think you don't need to find your own style no matter what. It comes in naturally, as you draw and practice everyday you will develop a style overtime. It's a process Piece

[@Themis-Femida]

Unglaublich. Sehr schön ! ! !

[@ArtofWeiHo]

+KAVKAZ Need translation.

[@zZz-eu8rl]

Who never uses proportions? 🤚🏾

[@kamatchi9278]

Such a wonderful teacher of art... congrats wei..

[@Synapticsnap]

Not sure but I'd say she is a young Drew Barrymore

[@ArtofWeiHo]

Crazed Carebear Haha, yeah, it does. Though I think this one is prettier.

[@Moon_verma]

His rough idea is also looking so wow! 😐♥️

[@roderickflores4925]

Who's watching this at 2019

[@ArtofWeiHo]

it's timeless=)

[@dead1056]

2020

[@aaronalvarez4346]

2020

[@swatipandey4535]

2020

[@DrawWithSingh]

Nice sketch in just single attempt. Great art work. Thnx sir

[@pandahi1407]

So dose that mean I can't draw my face?

[@saniakhan5518]

such a talented person

[@rjarts6969]

I love drawing womans faces

[@ArtofWeiHo]

+Rajendera Mishra Especially pretty ones=).

[@sindygh5433]

+Rajendera Mishra hey ,if anyone else trying to find out how to draw amazing pencil portraits try Loctavan Amazing Drawing Strategy (just google it ) ? Ive heard some amazing things about it and my cousin got cool results with it.

[@repetto74]

+Noa Harris NO not all faces are pretty. Why so much hypocrisy from you? There is a scientific definition of beauty combining both shapes and proportions. You are the stupid ignorant!

[@leaconway2058]

so the drama, much the social justice warriors, chill peeps. Beauty in the eye of the beholder and all that. +Art of Wei I liked your video a lot your tips helped me with drawing from photos myself so thanks very much for the post.

[@leaconway2058]

hey we all feel insecure sometimes friend, especially when it comes to looks- and it's easy to lash out like that especially in an online format like this one when something inadvertently makes us feel unpleasant or reminds us of something that does. No harm done really and it's nice that everything's all civilised and square within the world of the comment section once again!

[@nazmulhasanmamun6596]

Wounderful Art.

[@ArtofWeiHo]

+Nazmul Hasan Mamun Thank you

[@capybara-k6g]

Everyone finds it easy when drawing a hot girl lol

[@nylemurad3440]

Cherry Ang lol,easier to look at

[@jimb6924]

Great! Real time, Photo visible, Narrated very well and Drawing was tops; a perfect tutorial. Thank you

[@mKoya]

Can you draw a girl for me. I will give you the photo. Then can u pleas send it to me ?

[@karenc84121]

I found this is helpful on how to get porportions right. Thank you

[@phoenixiky1027]

it's a great pleasure to see you drawing and explaining what you're doing in your videos, you explain very clearly and well, thank you for sharing :-)

[@seharshakeel8303]

This is very beautiful

[@leavlymwinga1997]

i just watched from 0:00 to 1:11 and i already had to comment, dude you are the teacher i have been looking. I just knew this was going somewhere super cool. Best art tutorials. Easy steps to follow, i just realized that your steps are easy when you started with the measuring of the eye level and starting with a rough edge jaw. I am sure to subscribing

[@mistermel9533]

This video was very helpful! I will definitely use some of these techniques in my drawings from now on. Thankyou!

[@ArtofWeiHo]

Rockstar Melvis Thanks Melvis.

[@ASHRAFMESBAH]

Another amazing portrait man ! thnx , keep on please..

[@ArtofWeiHo]

Thanks

[@mariamzakaryan9004]

gorgeous!!! like an angel face

[@judihopewell7148]

For me the running commentary is so helpful....keep on going please, I love learning from you

[@elissarhannah8388]

the easiest way , thnx very much.. you made it look fun

[@ArtofWeiHo]

+Elissar Hannah Thanks Elissar.

[@shasha-5516]

so awesome, now I know how to make a perfect sketch..... thanks 😃

[@sosansamadi3469]

tلفj

[@ArtofWeiHo]

+shasha style =).

[@janey2562]

Only now that I am guided on what to do. Thank you very much. Great work.

[@thanishnoor2215]

that is perfect.well done

[@siraviktor1502]

Wow so cool ... 👍 How many times I tried but failed continuously ... Greetings from me, Indonesia ❤️👍

[@liezlvillalon2841]

Using grid is actually good tho.. but i consider it as a waste of time making grids, so i want to challenge myself to get out of my comfort zone (using grids)... Now that i saw this video, it really helped me a lot. xoxo❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@MdKamal-uf9ih]

Thanks for shareing😊