This is Why You Can’t Draw a Realistic Face

[@XanBos]

It is always good to back to basics when drawing. Sometimes as an artist, drawing daily, or at least constantly, I will skip all the construction lines that you have shown here, and just do a basic construction of the outer shape, and start adding the elements of the face. What can happen doing that, is that our eyes can deceive us, and we may get the proportions off. So yeah, going back with plumb lines, and basic construction lines really helps to train the eye into noticing where everything goes. Great video! ❤❤

[@ambero8726]

What a plumline 😊 always a joy to spend some time in the studio, thanks for the invite Slew

[@ambero8726]

What a plumline 😊 always a joy to spend time in the studio, thanks for the invite Slew

[@BrandonGrentz]

Plum Lines. This is helpful because framing the proportions is the hardest part for me

[@m1ndflowmaticgaddy209]

Much respect on ur paintings and tutorials, any paintings with birds?

[@Ambers_Team]

I wish he would do a pigeons in the city scene

[@kellywilson2147]

Your plumb line tips are super helpful! Your drawings look great! Please post more drawing videos when you can! 💜😅

[@astronaut6905]

the best portrait drawing tutorial ever!!!

[@dianecharest8365]

Your likeness is right on. You really are amazing.

[@helenkapeneakahelzart8690]

I really love how you explain things. You make it easy to understand , thanks heaps

[@jennifernewmanart]

This was so incredibly helpful ! Thankyou for your insight !

[@DIGITALDREAMS1]

And the reference image and the drawing page must be set to the same tilt angle, otherwise perspective distortion may occur while drawing.

[@kerenvalentin7082]

Plumb line! I haven't drawn for years, and this lesson make me want to draw again. Thank you!

[@catohaems7511]

Pleaseeee more videos like this 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻😊

[@WarrensWorld112]

Bro i got so much love for slewww true inspiration you help make this wold a better place .. RESPECT 🙏🏿🙏🏿🙌🏾😂

[@LisaOliverauthor]

Plumb line - thank you - they were great tips - looking forward to more.

[@johncreen5957]

Plum line, never good at portrait drawing but your explaining makes me wanna try again, cheers Slew

[@Hydecreekfinery]

Mad skills! Plum line. 😃

[@0tto3]

Plum lines. Looking forward to the shading videos!

[@Liam_Huppatz_Art]

I remember a while ago you had a bundle of portrait photos that people were able to use as references. Do you still have the link or are they still available? ☺️

[@lzal9204]

Plum line. Love these videos. They are helpful.

[@wscratchensniff5872]

☝🤓 uh acshually....it's plumb line

[@lzal9204]

@@wscratchensniff5872 lol. True! My bad

[@oppositeofh8]

plumbline! love all your tips & instruction -- thanks, slew! 😻😻😻😻😻 5/5

[@paintingsofwaves_mikewoning]

Doesnt the angled drawing surface scew your angles?

[@paintingsofwaves_mikewoning]

PS Plumb line

[@slewp]

It is fine for me and my eyes. I actually prefer drawing at a 45 degree angle… my camera angle was just a bit weird

[@paintingsofwaves_mikewoning]

@@slewp thanks. I’m no expert at drawing portraits at all but when I do, I like both my reference and my drawing surface vertical. Nice job on the portraits and the vid!

[@theringman25]

Very nice drawing!

[@nancylemon4120]

Awesome Plumbline Stew! 😊

[@christophertilstra3961]

These tips are so plum line!

[@Cutitout.]

love it

[@ChuckLeeMBM]

Loved this! Thanks SLEW!! Gonna start plumlining myself. #PROtips

[@raynoladominguez4730]

Plum line. Wow, your girlfriend is really beautiful. You did a great job, especially considering the 1/2 hour time. Awesome job.

[@sahdirellis4901]

Slew, what I have noticed when I draw the portrait and use plumb lines is instead of starting with the outer portion of the head, I instead start from the inside out. I ALWAYS start with the nose bc it's dead center and when one starts from the middle outward, it's damn near impossible to get proportions or distancing wrong. In fact, I find it rather fail proof. Starting with the nose insures I always know where to place the eyes no matter the angle of the head. All other measurements from the eyes, mouth etc are easy as phuck to pin point with plumb lines. Personally, it's like tik-tac--toe I always conquer from the inside out................sometimes from the corner, depends on my opponent. But never in drawing ALWAYS INSIDE OUT! FAIL PROOF and efficient Brother! #PLUMBLINE

[@duyu_]

PLUM LINE

[@mauxz9593]

Plum line 🙏🏼

[@JohnnyB-art]

Slew you da man.. love your work , 😊peace out brother x

[@slewp]

Thank you Johnny!

[@JohnnyB-art]

@@slewp oh mate your so welcome! Iv watched most of your videos over the last few years, wish I had your confidence, keep doing what you do pal your helping so many people with your artwork but also personality .. one day I will get my break fingers crossed 🤞 take care buddy x 😊

[@raynoladominguez4730]

Wow, you girlfriend is really beautiful. You did a great job, especially considering the 1/2 hour time. Awesome job.

[@SannuthaV]

Plum line!

[@juanpanordo5375]

plum line

[@jeannekasten56]

Plumb!

[@seenuz1]

Good reference Slew 👌🍻

[@markwambugu]

Plumb line

[@DanielMathis-kn4xq]

Plumb line!!

[@sydyadig]

Plum line

[@michaelschone3406]

thank you.

[@Eterwest]

Activate the subtritions please!

[@daksta50]

hey dude , your punching above your weight😊

[@tosteson1]

Rad

[@dpelpal]

I don't see why you wouldn't just use the Loomis method. It's 10x faster once you learn it, and everything always sits in the proper place without tons of measuring.

[@MargaritoDiaz-q3r]

You just want to show off your girlfriend 😂 lol

[@normtayla]

Zendaya is damn near impossible to draw.

[@nightynight6085]

Only one who did it right was an artist goes by @ayxob

[@astrorobinson3716]

By no means. He just doesn’t have much experience. Probably also spends more time on content than he does drawing.

[@depressing5978]

@@astrorobinson3716A lot of artists find her difficult to draw

[@gw7911]

@@astrorobinson3716​​⁠​⁠not really. It’s because she looks so different in so many of her photos. She was immeadiately recognizable in the thumbnail but was slightly off. I think it’s because of her makeup style just changes so drastically and so quickly. She doesn’t have much of a signature look unlike most celebrities and because of that she just looks very different everything we see her in. Zendaya doesn’t look like zendaya if that makes sense. It’s not impossible to draw zendaya but is hard to find a decent reference for her.

[@astrorobinson3716]

Hey, SLEW. Fellow professional artist here. I’ve enjoyed watching you grow over the years. I really don’t think you should be posting content about how to draw, though. I don’t think you’re quite at the level of mastery required to be sharing any useful secrets. Keep it up, though, man!

[@OhHaiMe]

You are 100% wrong my friend. While yes, Slew's portrait skills are not "master" level, it is infinitely valuable to me as a learning artist to see a realistic view of the learning process. Especially getting to see how an already skilled artist learns new skills. If the only thing you ever get to see are master works you can never gauge your own level accurately.

[@kellywilson2147]

​@@OhHaiMeWell said, and I couldn't agree more!

[@itsmejoy8918]

@astrorobinson3716 I've seen a few of your comments on this video, and you sound like a hater. Plenty of people on here have obviously found his video helpful.

[@space.tel-e-grams]

Slew Masters Academy!

[@minireyes2829]

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[@notoriouskaos12]

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[@TheMacabrees]

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