Learn to Draw: Faces and Portraits for the Absolute Beginner

Welcome to Learn to Draw: Faces and Portraits for the Absolute Beginner. This practical PDF guide introduces the basics of portrait drawing in a clear and direct way. It is available as an instant digital download, so you can begin right after purchase.

Created for absolute beginners, the book focuses on essential drawing tools, head proportions, and facial features. You will learn how to observe and measure the face before putting pencil to paper.

Book Overview

Learn to Draw: Faces and Portraits for the Absolute Beginner is an instructional art book from the How To Learn Book Series. Written by John Davidson and Adrian Sanqui, it offers a straightforward introduction to drawing the human face. The guide covers pencils, erasers, and smudge sticks, then moves through basic head layout, facial features, and different views.

What You’ll Discover Inside

• How to choose pencils, erasers, sharpeners, and smudge sticks for portrait drawing.
• A simple method for laying out the basic head and finding facial proportions.
• Step-by-step guidance for drawing eyes, nose, and mouth.
• How to measure facial dimensions using eye size.
• How to draw the head in front, quarter, and side/profile views.
• How facial features shift as the head moves or turns.

Why Learn to Draw Matters

Portrait drawing begins with observation and measurement. This book gives absolute beginners a structured starting point by explaining common facial proportions and showing how they change with head position. It is part of the How To Learn Book Series by JD-Biz Publishing and focuses on practical, approachable instruction.

Book Details

Device Compatibility

This is a digital PDF download, so there is no physical shipping. You will receive access to the file after purchase, and you can read it on your computer, tablet, phone, or supported reading apps. The PDF works with Kindle apps and most PDF-compatible readers.

FAQ

How soon will I receive the book? The book is a digital download, and access is provided immediately after purchase.

Will a physical copy be shipped? No, this is a digital PDF; no physical items are mailed.

Can I read it on my tablet or phone? Yes, the PDF works with many reading apps, including Kindle apps and other PDF-compatible apps on tablets, phones, and computers.

Begin with simple shapes and build confidence one facial feature at a time. Download your copy of Learn to Draw: Faces and Portraits for the Absolute Beginner and start your portrait drawing journey today.