Portraits might seem scary at first — especially when you’re just starting out. I used to think I’d never be able to draw a face, let alone a realistic one. But all it took was one simple tutorial to open the door. Here’s how I went from doubting myself to confidently sketching faces.
Let Go of the Fear
It’s normal to feel overwhelmed when looking at a full portrait. The trick is to break it down and take that first step. My journey began by watching a very basic portrait tutorial and sketching along. It wasn’t perfect, but it gave me confidence.
Build Confidence Step-by-Step
Once I finished that first portrait, I watched a few more tutorials — each slightly more detailed. With every sketch, I learned something new: proportions, features, and where shadows fall. Slowly, things started to make sense.
Final Encouragement
You don’t have to be perfect. You just have to begin. The more portraits you draw, the better they’ll become — even the “bad” ones are helping you improve.
