Draw Two Heads Better than One with Juan Perednik

They say two heads are better than one. This lesson proves it.

In this imaginative graphite lesson, Juan Perednik guides you through a bold, expressive portrait that breaks from convention.

Starting with loose, chunky strokes and minimal tools, Juan encourages you to stretch beyond your comfort zone—literally—by layering a second version of your subject's head to evoke motion, energy, and emotion.

The result is a surreal, slightly unhinged portrait full of life and personality.

Through varied crosshatching, shifting values, and a refusal to obsess over accuracy, Juan shows how to build volume and character with freedom and flow.

Students have called this lesson fun, wild, challenging, even meditative. It’s a chance to embrace the unexpected—tilted angles, double features, and all—and to let go of perfection in favor of play.

Ready to put two heads together on the page? Let's get started!