Fine contours
Light outlines give the face structure without turning it into a cartoon.
Sketch Portrait
Translate a portrait into graphite on ivory paper, with fine lines and restrained shading.
Workspace
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Examples
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Create a graphite portrait from a photo
Make a portrait study, a personal keepsake, or an illustrated profile.
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Choose a sharp face photo
Choose a sharp portrait with clear eyes and a readable expression.
2
Set the pencil treatment
Use Settings to request lighter linework or more shading around the face.
3
Look at the drawing closely
Check the expression and how the shading describes the cheeks, eyes, and hair.
A portrait built from pencil marks
Graphite emphasizes expression and form rather than wardrobe color or scenery.
Hatched shadows
Pencil strokes describe volume while leaving areas of paper open.
Personal artwork
Use the result as a portrait illustration for a card, profile, or keepsake layout.
Sketch Portrait questions
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Turn your portrait into a pencil sketch
Use a photo to create a graphite drawing with visible lines and paper texture.