Okay, so today I messed around with creating a digital portrait, and I decided to do one of “Johana Elizabeth.” It wasn’t super planned, more like a spur-of-the-moment thing. I just felt like drawing, you know?
Getting Started
First, I grabbed a few reference photos online. I didn’t stick to just one, I kinda picked and chose elements from different pictures that I liked. Then, I opened up my drawing software – I usually use something simple, nothing too fancy.
I started with a rough sketch. Just basic shapes, really, trying to get the proportions right. This part is always a bit messy, lots of erasing and redrawing lines until it looks somewhat like a person. Don’t be afraid to make mistakes! It won’t be the final product.
Building it Up
Once I was okay with the basic sketch, I started adding more details. Like, the eyes, the shape of the nose, the mouth. I spent a good chunk of time just on the eyes, trying to get that sparkle, you know? It’s the little things that make a difference.
- Outlining Features: Using the first basic sketch I added in more details to create the person.
- Eyes are key: I always make sure to get a sparkle.
- Refining, Refining:I’m always going back over and over again.
Then, I started working on the hair. I’m not gonna lie, hair is always tricky. It’s all about layers and highlights and shadows. I usually end up going back and forth a lot, adding strands, erasing some, darkening areas, lightening others. It’s a process, for sure.
Adding Color (and Messing Up)
Next up, color! I picked a basic skin tone and filled in the face. Then I added some blush, some shadows around the cheekbones and jawline. It’s amazing how much a little bit of color can change things.
I messed up a few times with the coloring, especially around the lips. I accidentally made them way too bright at first, and then I had to go back and tone them down. It happens. Just gotta keep tweaking it until it looks right.
The Final Touches
Finally, I added some highlights to the hair and eyes, and a little bit of background color. Nothing too distracting, just something to make the portrait pop a little bit. And that’s pretty much it! It’s not perfect, but I’m happy with how it turned out. It was a fun little project, and that’s what matters, right?
I am very happy with the result, I always make sure to have a little fun.
