How to Draw Faces Loosely | Easy STEP BY STEP For Beginners

In this Ink & Watercolor Tutorial, I’ll show you how to loosely sketch a face, step by step for beginners.
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[@sarahanderson4498]

You always make me want to go straight to my studio and draw.

[@SketchingScottie]

yay go for it!🙌🏼

[@minoosingla6102]

Absolutely happens with me 😊

[@Nenelleth]

And me too 😍🤝 Happy painting! 🎨

[@jeffreyross8855]

Thanks 🙏🏼 love the steps Very helpful

[@jeffreyross8855]

And Dots thing

[@paintboxplayer8810]

Love the “construction dots” & how you give the context of it being a simplification of the Loomis method. This makes so much sense to me. Also I appreciate how you clearly tell us to let the paint dry before proceeding.

[@pieromattirolo5430]

I loved the tip to start with a circle with a central point. It makes a lot of sense both as a drawing reference, as well as for correctly positioning the centre of interest.

[@jonr6680]

I love the style, and the real time creation is incredibly compelling. The first of many artist KZbinrs I've watched to give me hope that I could (eventually) do something like it myself. Plus a wonderful 'joy of painting' vibe, bonus!

[@SketchingScottie]

Thank you so much 😀

[@VixSy333]

Totally charmed!!! Inspiring and instructive… maybe I will sketch today!!! Thank you🤗💕

[@NorbertGrill]

The approach with the 4 points as a reference point for a circle and building up the other points for nose, jaw etc. is very good and memorable. Many thanks for the great tutorial.

[@NetGhe]

You made this look so accessible. A few dots! Who knew! I have to try this right away. I’m hoping to get much more human looking faces from now on 😁. Thank you so much.

[@rararara7009]

Wow... Best tutorial I've seen. I can only make a face forward facing. I've watched the Loomis way of drawing faces but yours makes so much sense. I didn't think of a square inside of a circle

[@marykendrick4304]

Your great instruction has given me the confidence to draw/paint my granddaughter’s favourite basketball player. I thank you. She thanks you.

[@robertgalena1816]

I followed along and, while it certainly was not a masterpiece, this method helped me produce a portrait much better than any of my previous attempts. Thank you for sharing this great method for portraiture!

[@brendadoyle643]

Such a clear lesson on drawing. Thank you so much.

[@cmbarch]

Love your vids. They are always truly instructive, with very clear and simple instructions, unlike others which are just a recording of the drawing. Thanks.

[@lauragallego1960]

WOW!!!!! This is just amazing, the way you explain, there is technique behind even though you seem to put it easy! Thank you so much I cant wait to try this!,!!!! Thank youuu❤

[@Alex-xk1vu]

Just found you on KZbin and immediately subscribed. I struggle with loomis terribly and this seems so much easier!

[@samSwift-gv1rl]

This is the first time I have watched your channel and you have really inspired me, I will be watching more 🙂👍

[@SUGAR_XYLER]

I will too. Simple directions, easy to follow ✅

[@harpo627]

This was fun and very helpful! Thank you so much for sharing!

[@justme9818]

This is a great tutorial, Thank you so much! I really like how much she feels like the person in the photo. It's amazing how you achieved it with such a simple composition. - I'm very glad to have found your channel!

[@manelfernando3004]

Wow! Beautiful work. I wish if l was talented like you are!!! I am going to give it a try. All the steps explained very clearly. Thanks a lot.

[@mariagalvanherrera4718]

Thank you so much for sharing your approach to portraits. She came out soft and playful and with a great likeness to your reference!

[@kacher7334]

Thanks for thiese tutorial Scottie. More challenging for me as a beginner, but more satisfying task at the same time.

[@gershomsamuel4988]

First ever art tutorial where i didn't skip ..... completely satisfying ..... i'm going to follow you and learn to draw..... LOVE FROM INDIA

[@bleuvertetforetdepin7308]

sweet and fun yet precise and clear tutorial . thank you for sharing .

[@timdedecker]

Your style is so beautiful! Keep up the amazing work!

[@jennyomalley7634]

I;m in my 70s and just started sketching , I'm mesmerized by what you've just done. Will now slowly try and copy you.

[@manthasagittarius1]

Exactly like you. Just starting to learn now in retirement. This step by step process is really working. Slows everything down to little doable steps.

[@leenb.7936]

Such a good tutorial. I particularly love to sketch my cat(s) when they’re on my lap again. Had to move to another place last year and my cats are mostly in hiding or on my lap so I can’t sketch them otherwise, I have sheets covering their scratching posts and furniture because they are very scared and love to hide. I actually moved into a building that was a hair dresser at one point and the window goes outward on an angle, resulting in the curtain being far from the window. One of the 2 cats has realized she is safe there and almost lives there full time but I either live completely visible for everyone to see inside or I don’t see her so I almost exclusively sketch her sister but time and time again she will change her head angle or posture so I hope I can use these tips to have the outline of her posture before time has run out yet again 😂 Also, you have given me a desire to try out sketching portraits with this very clear step by step tutorial with doable steps, with clear instructions on what to focus on (and therefor, what not, I tend to loose myself in the details with everything and already know I need to focus on proportions before the details but this makes it easier to determine which details are the important bits for those rough outlines (out-dots??) and the most crucial part for me is by doing so, you also give me a very necessary guideline of where those important details stop or where they become less important. I can’t do this tutorial now but I have saved it because this really is the best one I have found (although I must admit I haven’t exactly been searching for them because I am at a different stage of my sketching life but portraits and in particular expressions are getting more and more interesting to me so I might not have been looking at a lot of them but your teaching style is so clear and motivating that I don’t really feel the need to search for others for now until I’ve done this one and practice these tips on other faces -as well as cats lol- so thank you)

[@niamhfoa3291]

This makes me want to try painting portraits. I love your style! 💕

[@JoAnneSmith-di8ok]

Hi Scottie. I sketched and painted this figure with you. I really enjoyed the process. I just keep practicing. Thank you for your tutorial.

[@briannakline7495]

This was so easy to understand, and I loved the style of learning. Thank you

[@heidilorenz3517]

Ahh, that was a really fun little tutorial I liked the format and the way you approached the subject! Thank you!

[@joannjones4875]

Wonderful demo, I'm going to try it out with a project I was thinking off

[@PurpleMountainArts]

I love using loose sketchy pen with watercolor! It's great to see someone doing this! I will definitely be watching your videos! I could use some improvement! I haven't done many paintings with people.

[@Walker-no8kf]

Great job! I failed on the jawline and nose on the first go around but nailed it the second time. I love following along and doing these at my lunch break. Keep em coming!

[@phillipdridge9775]

You make it look so simple. ❤❤❤

[@lesliwilliamson42]

Thanks so much. Your instruction is really helpful & I love the end result.

[@bullshittt9404]

This makes sketching much easier now, thank you!!

[@scarlettsangel8043]

So simple tutorial and very easy to follow. This is what I need. Keep up the good works. Thanks so much!

[@user-vq5ls5um4n]

Awesome tutorial Sir, so much to learn.Amazingly done in a very specifically detailing way. Thnx a ton. Regards

[@creativewah]

Great tutorial! Thank you for sharing! ❤

[@rociocruz2786]

So lovely a face,a really useful and interesting vídeo,thank you!❤

[@juliathomas1222]

Love this! Just what I’ve been wanting to learn.

[@Hippiesoul_1]

Absolutely love this!

[@lauralaladarling3775]

Wow, Thank you so much Scottie. You are awesome and I have never seen a better tutorial to analyse and explain in such clear detail, follow the dots, how to approach a portrait of this difficultly. Only a joke about the follow the dots; you make it look relatively easy, at least possible with practice, but your artist skills are amazing. Thank you so much for generously sharing your drawing and water colour techniques. ❤❤❤

[@gavinkaufmanworld]

Absolutely love this!! Thanks so much for sharing 😁

[@barbarahenn-pander5872]

The points were brilliant. Curious to learn more!! 😎

[@PencilTVHowtodraw]

Very simple and good explanation. I can learn to draw with you. Thank you!

[@Anikanoteven]

This was extremely well explained. Thx!

[@patrickhalloran5985]

Really liked your method . I’m sure it looks easier than it actually is . Thank you .

[@michelhamel5435]

Ive been watching your vids for more than a week now. This is what I needed to understand the proportions, your technique is great and simple. Thanks !

[@SketchingScottie]

you're welcome! Glad it's been helpful 👍🏼

[@roire]

you make it look so effortless! great tutorial but i can only hope to be as good as you with practice!

[@LePetitChatNoir79]

This is brilliant! Thank you. 🙏🏻

[@aleksitanninen]

Helpful as always ;) thank you Sir!

[@catherine9774]

Wow! I’ve had many drawing classes in the past and could never catch on. I feel I can try your method and have a face look like a person instead of an alien. Thank you so much for these wonderful methods. I will try again now that your method has inspired me. During all my watercolors, I would avoid people…now to try again.

[@esraleibold2749]

Love it, quick and easy. Thanks

[@carolwebber9247]

You make it look so easy.

[@nicoledorion9567]

Magic created with a Master's touch.

[@afafyounaki608]

What a great way of teaching to drown 👍 👍 thank you so much, I love it a lot 👍 💐

[@marypartridge5154]

Thanx you made it so easy to follow and it looked great.

[@PENFOLD1962]

Definitely going to give this method a go. I'm finding the hair especially long hair and beards really difficult. Thank you for sharing the video.👍😷👍

[@PattyOliva-oy1nj]

I feel more confident in sketching a portrait 👩‍🎨 Thank you!!

[@susancook1617]

Great tutorial, thank you for sharing 😊

[@miriamconnolly6657]

Thanks so much for this tutorial i learnt a lot.

[@MathinusG]

I've been drawing for a long time (not saying I'm any good), you've streamlined the process very nicely! Going to try your wy.

[@MariaDeesy]

I’m learning the Loomis Method… your process is brilliant!! I’m going to try this. New to your channel, thank you!

[@maryweas6385]

INCREDIBLE! 😍

[@lalystar4230]

interesting way of doing the sketching and getting proportions right! defo gonna give this a try! tnx!

[@GKganesan]

Excellent.You make it look so easy!

[@DJCowHide]

That was beautiful! Thank!

[@henmich]

Excellent proportion demonstration. I teach drawing and it's shockingly elusive for many artists.

[@kmorgan6890]

Thank you for doing these videos😍

[@classictholo548]

Thanks Scottie, complete novice but managed to follow along and create something I’m quite proud of! Still miles away. But thank you so much for these videos, great teacher

[@SketchingScottie]

yay that's great to hear!!🙌🏼

[@newlilly]

very very helpful! thank you so much, you are awesome

[@dianecharest8365]

I love the use of the dots that you use. Very helpful. I dont know what it is with the loomis method, but i cannot make a pretty girl.

[@SuperPiano1234]

Charming, as always!

[@soosangles]

I really enjoyed this - will be following you from now on. Yeeee!!!! Sue from Sydney

[@hebinoana]

very calming video❤

[@grahamramsden9932]

Really enjoyed that tutorial thanks for your effort. Definitely will follow you further having just found this on YT. 👋

[@LuisAlvaradoR]

Al fin un tutorial que uno puede seguir!!!!

[@amy19355]

I like this approach and am going to give it a whirl!

[@truepotential206]

Wow that was beautiful to watch. I need to get me some water colours now

[@user-vg1iv7dt4o]

Excellent demo.

[@eithnecourtney4854]

Brilliant tutorial 🙏❤️😊

[@ellencha5975]

I’m going to try that, good lesson.

[@ChantelleArts]

I love the colours you've chosen for this one 🥰

[@SketchingScottie]

Thanks Chantelle!

[@lyndakowalke8858]

Great! Very helpful - thank you!

[@elizabethgoodhand7828]

Great tutorial. Thank you

[@deepakk1944]

Awesome tutorial!

[@ThereseEvans]

Great tutorial.

[@danpost4755]

Very nice, Scottie! Great project. Good challenge with that angle.

[@SketchingScottie]

thanks Dan!

[@nruegner]

I just found your channel. I will keep watching

[@cartoonblock]

Thanks for another great tutorial

[@OIP_1]

super interesting to watch. this makes me want to try watercolours!

[@bythesea760]

Fresh and lovely🎉🎉

[@sinikkasvard8874]

A great video!

[@randicommand2453]

Love it!

[@MiMi_Artgineer]

Beautiful !!

[@nanabuster7285]

Amazing.

[@janantonio3731]

Help me a lot for my sketch. 👍

[@adirajkumar]

Excellent 👌

[@stanwellback]

Superb! 👍🏻😀

[@belle1353]

Lovely. My homeschool students and I enjoy watching your sketching videos. You inspire us to create.

[@SketchingScottie]

thanks Belle!

[@davidheidary7124]

Great 👍👏👏 Thanks 🙏