Surprise! Draw a Seated Figure with Juan Perednik

Learn how to draw a figure using simple marks, subtle value shifts, and a willingness to experiment.

Make an Eye Soar Drawing a Graphite Portrait with Justin Maas

Learn how to draw an expressive "squinty" portrait from a master of likeness.

Pencil, Paint, Pizzazz: Create A Mixed-Media Portrait with Harmony Reid

Add a pinch of "pizzazz" to your portraits with just pencil and paint.

From Simple to Stupendous: Embrace the Basics with Crosshatching Virtuoso Robin Hilthouse

Mastering a simple technique is often the key to unlocking astounding possibilities.

Loose Lines, Courageous Colors: Draw an Expressive Portrait with Katie B

Embrace a playful, expressive approach to portrait drawing using colored pencils and crayons.

From Stick to Story: Sketch Expressive Figures with Pedro Loureiro

Learn an intuitive, story-driven approach to sketching people in motion.

Fast and Free: Loosen Your Lines with a Timed Drawing Challenge

Normally, a time crunch feels stressful. Here, it becomes a source of freedom.

In a Word, Find Motivation with Margriet Aasman

Try a creative tactic to deepen your connection to your portraits.

Awash in Memory: Paint a Watercolor Portrait with Cecile Welten

Sometimes a portrait doesn’t just capture a face—it captures a memory.

Uncap Your Ballpoint Skills: Draw an Expressive Pen Portrait with Stinna Kristensen

Create a bold, expressive likeness using nothing more than a humble ballpoint pen.

Embrace Incomplete: Create an Unfinished Portrait with Gunhild Hope

Embrace a thoughtful, inspiring invitation to simplify your process.

Non-Dominate a Portrait Sketch with Chantal Vincent

Discover a playful technique to unlock spontaneity, looseness, and expressive mark-making.