Portrait Drawing

1. ARTS

2. PORTRAIT DRAWING

3. Portrait is an artistic representation that shows
the likeness of a face of a person.

4. Drawing a portrait is a challenging yet
enjoyable activity.

5. Subject in portrait drawing is the person or a
group of persons being drawn, especially the facial
expressions.

6. When making a portrait, the most important thing to
know is the kinds of lines to use.

7. Lines can be seen in many things. You can see them on
the faces of people, in nature, and in different artworks.

8. What is a line?

9. A line is an elongation of a point. Its length can be
extended. It can be bent, curved, or straight. It can be pointed
at or positioned toward any direction.

10. Two (2) types of Lines:

11. 1. Straight Lines

12. Vertical Lines
- lines that move up and
down.

13. Horizontal Lines
- lines that move from left
to right.

14. Diagonal or Slanting Lines
- lines that slant.

15. 2. Curved Lines

16. Curved Lines are fun. They twist, turn, and curl in
various directions.

17. Lines can be thin or thick.

18. They can be long or short.

19. They can be dotted or dash
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20. Proportion is a principle of art that refers to how one
part of the artwork relates to the entire artwork in terms of
size and locations.