Lesson 3: Drawing the Mouth
In this lesson, we'll draw a mouth together. Mouths are extremely expressive, but for this character, we'll give her a simple, light smile.
Just like with noses, mouths are more simple than we make them. Just a few shapes and dark accents go a long way!
Basic steps: Blob of tone> blend it > 2 dark accents at the corners > dark accent line in the middle > define and refine :))
You can do it!
Drawing Materials:
Here's a breakdown of my very favorite pencil drawing supplies!
⚬ Pencils: 0.3, 3H Pentel lead with 0.3mm DraftLine mechanical pencil AND 0.5, 4B Pentel lead with Staedtler 0.5mm pencil
⚬ Paper: HP Premium Choice Paper
⚬ Erasers: Pink Pearl, Kneaded Eraser, Electric Eraser
⚬ Blending Stumps: Art Alternatives (You can also use q-tips to blend!)
⚬ White Gel Pen: Uni-ball Signo White Gel Pen
💗 Snap a photo of your piece! Use the hashtag #learnwithgabriellebrickey so I can see your awesome work!
Additional Resources
Download these free resources below and continue your learning journey!
The Character Companion
Access the companion to learn more about lighting, proportions, & more.
👋 Hey! I'm Gabrielle
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