How to Draw a Nose
How to Draw a Nose-The Basics
For some reason, when it comes to noses, people struggle. It's not hard to draw realistic noses. It's actually really simple. All it takes is four lines and then the rest is adding value. Don't fall into the trap of thinking that drawing noses is hard.
Many people have incorrectly learned how to draw a nose. When you learn something incorrectly, it is even harder to learn how to do it correctly. This is true of anything, not just drawing. Many of us have been taught to draw that "L" shape or perhaps the "w" shape with an extra "u" when we draw a nose. Drawing noses this way is so far from drawing them realistically. If you are going for a cartoon nose, then that may be a good direction to go. But for a realistic nose, you must really observe your subject. You must really observe your subject when you draw anything. Drawing noses realistically involves closely studying the values. The values are what gives us the impression and illusion of the form. Make sure that you include a full range of value when you draw a nose. Your drawing must include the darkest shades and the lightest tints and the grays in between. Keep in mind that no two noses will be the same. Observation is really the biggest secret when it comes to drawing.
The featured video art lesson shows how to draw realistic noses.
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