MORE DRAWING TUTORIALS:

How to draw a rose
How to draw a dragon
How to draw a horse
NEW: How to draw a wolf
NEW: How to draw a betta fish
How to draw animals from pears
How to draw an owl
How to draw a cat
How to draw animals from alphabets
How to draw a frog
How to draw a parrot
How to draw a bird
How to draw a butterfly
How to draw a sheep
How to draw a pig
How to draw a swan
How to draw a penguin
How to draw a peacock
How to draw a lion
How to draw a rabbit
How to draw a cow
How to draw a dachshund
How to draw a seahorse
How to draw a tiger
How to draw a kitten
How to draw a monkey
How to draw a unicorn
How to draw a phoenix

How to draw a deer
How to draw a squirrel
How to draw a crocodile
How to draw a dinosaur
How to draw a whale
How to draw a duck
How to draw a giraffe
How to draw a snail
How to draw a koala
How to draw an angelfish
How to draw an elephant
How to draw a griffin
How to draw a walrus
How to draw a cocker spaniel
How to draw a poodle
How to draw a donkey
How to draw a chicken
How to draw a rooster
How to draw a porcupine
How to draw a kangaroo
How to draw a bear
How to draw a mouse
How to draw an octopus
How to draw a turkey
How to draw a goat
How to draw a camel
How to draw a hippo
How to draw a possum
How to draw a rhino
How to draw a centaur

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How to Draw > Posing the Sitter for a Portrait

The best poses are invariably the most natural ones. Children, for this reason are always so interesting to watch. They have the natural charm of the unselfconscious. Most adults, on the other hand "want to look their best" very often, as a result, becoming stiff and unnatural instead of looking dignified.

You will notice that in this book most of the poses I have used are of the restful kind.

I have chosen these because I wanted my sitter to be at ease. This is not only being considerate to the sitter, but is also wise in so far as it enables him to sit much longer without moving.

So ask him if he feels comfortable. Suggest he relaxes a little, holds a book or some ojbect he likes, or, if it is a women, some flowers possibly. Try to do what you can to help the sitter avoid boredom and stiffness.

Children are often quite a problem. I can always persuade my nine year old son to pose as a soldier or cowboy. After all, why shouldn't he share in the fun?

When children are four or five they seldom feel like sitting still, so when I am drawing my small son I give him something to play with, such as a train or a book to look at, and make quick sketches. It is usually possible to finish one of them with the help of the others.

Continue to Composition for a Portrait

HOW TO DRAW PEOPLE:
Introduction to Drawing People
Materials Needed to Draw People
The Essentials of Drawing People
Posing the Sitter for a Portrait
Composition for a Portrait
Lighting
How to Draw Hands
How to Show Age and Character
Drawing Clothes
How to Convey Emotions
Using Planes to Render People
Using Humor to Show Character
Examples of Portraits: Mother
Examples of Portraits: Brother
Examples of Portraits: Little Brother
Examples of Portraits: Uncle
Drawing Groups of People
Line Drawings of People
Watercolors of People

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