So I have this assignment for art which involves drawing a realistic black and white portrait of a person using a grid. I'm about half way through and I'm starting to realize how it doesn't look like my model. Does anyone have tips for realistic drawing? All I can really do is anime/manga so this is hard for me. I'd appreciate any help I can get, so thanks!
To transcend the anime art style and transition into realistic drawings is not always easy. I haven't drawn portraits since I was forced to in my freehand drawing class earlier this year(not a very pleasant experience)
When you say it doesn't look like your model, what do you mean? Is it the face shape, position/size of the features--like eyes? Or does everything just feel wrong?
Ah. Since it is an issue of such the only advice I can give you is to try and see which features should go into which rows and columns of the grid. I like to swipe my pencil before the original picture to see how the strokes that outline the face should go(lol) Perhaps you can show us a picture of the drawing and picture?
hmm ... I'm more of an anime artist but I sure can give ya tips ma friend! try to look for realistic drawn eyes images on google and try it same for the hairs facial structures and all ,but don't forget that we all have a unique style of drawing so don't be discourage if you find your drawing more of an anime .. try and try it sure works! :D
