How To Draw Simple Nose
The nose is the least complicated feature and most closely resembles the sphere, as noted. The five elements of shading are easy to see. It is important to learn to draw the facial features in different poses.
- Create a Line Drawing: Use the grid method and a mechanical pencil to create a line drawing of a nose in a straight-on view.
2. Develop the Lights and Darks: When you are sure of your accuracy, carefully remove the grid lines with a kneaded eraser. Develop the patterns of light and dark with a pencil. Be sure to refer to the sphere. Add reflected light along the edges of the nose and the rim of the nostril. Add a shadow edge under the tip of the nose to makes it look rounded. Place cast shadows under the bottom edge of the nose.
3. Blend:Blend the tones smooth with a stump . Very little of the drawing should be left white. Many artists will leave skin tones too light, but only the highlights should be as white as the paper.
Be sure to blend out from the dark areas into the lighter face area, just like you did in the sphere exercise. This makes it appear real.
