I found this girl extraordinarily difficult to draw. I don't even know how long I worked on it. I threw out my first attempt, like actually ripped it out of my art pad. I think it turned out okay, but it was hard. I also did a third portrait that I had an easier time with.

Here is my attempt at the demo (nose a bit crooked)

Hi all. I may be missing something but I don’t quite understand how Stan is arriving at the overall rectangle placement when laying down lines on the page, especially establishing the horizontal placement. In each of my attempts, the width has been way off. If anyone could provide some insight, I’d appreciate it.

It's mine. I enjoyed sketching it.

Somewhat of an improvement over the previous assignment but I guess that’s normal for such a new and challenging skill. Almost everything was skewed right but some things, like the eyes and curl ended up positioned ok. The nose and lips are fine in size, but the placement is just totally off. On to the next ones!

Attempt before watching the demo maybe my chin is too short not sure! My measurement was based mostly on the size of the front (and its 1/2 or 1/3 portion measurements ). Sweated through the mouth shape though lol

My first attempt at it

Tried a reference from Pinterest. I feel like the proportions of the head are okay but I completely botched her features and condensed them way too much. They’re too small and I crowded them all on the left side. This was a helpful exercise but measuring the features was hard for me. I used the very top of her head to the top of her brow because it worked best for measuring the head to neck and the horizontals as well. It didn’t work well at all for the eyes, nose, and mouth. i think I also struggled with the angles and perhaps over exaggerated them.

Todays drawing practice for proportions. I wish I had more time to draw more

Did this drawing after seeing his demo. Found doing measurements came easier with the second try after the pirate. And so enjoyed this model that wanted to be creative with colors (also just saw a Matisse exhibit too 😉).

Attempted beforewatching.

i tried

Is there supplemental material on this concept? Even while watching this video, I cannot get this specific portrait correct for some reason.

Honestly relied on feel rather than measurements. It really slows me down and makes drawing too mathematical to me. But this was easier than the last assignment when I let loose. Critiques are appreciated.

Tried to do it like the others and knock it out before watching the video! Really happy with the results, can't wait to improve some more!

it is the first time i tried to drawing digital.

Here's my attempt before watching the video, one thing i've noticed that i'm good at eyeballing is the angles, but i'm not so great at organic shapes and i kind of heavily rely on straights