How to Draw Skin Texture

Realistic Drawing Tips

What you’ll learn
All the materials used for realistic drawings in graphite
Simple techniques for drawing freckles, pores and wrinkles
A tracing method used to prepare a perfect sketch
How to use it all for a drawing of greater complexity

Requirements
This is a class aimed for beginners, no previous experience is needed.

Description
About This Class

Learn how to draw realistic skin textures! In this class we are going to learn how to render different textures in three quick studies, each focusing on a specific theme: freckles, pores and wrinkles. Then, for the second part we will go in depth on the main subject of our class, when we will draw togheter a hand. It will be your chance to apply the techniques you learned previously.

This class doesn’t require prior knowledge, because there are secrets that make realistic drawing accessible to anyone. Of course, different artists will have different results depending on their experience, but if you are a beginner, this is the opportunity to take your first steps 🙂

In this class you will learn

• All the materials used for realistic drawings in graphite;

• Simple techniques for drawing freckles, pores and wrinkles;

• A tracing method used to prepare a perfect sketch;

• How to use it all for a drawing of greater complexity.

For this class you will need basically paper, graphite pencils and other art supplies shown in the Materials video.

Project Instructions

The final project consists in applying the techniques previously presented in a realistic drawing. You can draw the same reference I used or choose your own reference. If you think that the hand I drew in class is too complex for you, no problem! I will love if you post your studies of pores, wrinkles, freckles or any subject related to the theme of the class.

As you finish your drawing, don’t forget to share it in the Gallery! I will be checking it whenever possible.

Have fun!

About me

My name is Matheus Macedo and I’m fascinated by realistic drawings, especially portraits. I firmly believe everyone is able to do realistic drawings, so my goal is to help you achieve your full potential as an artist in this style.

Who this course is for
Everyone who wants to get started with realistic drawing