This week we happened to practice still life with a nose and took some time to organize the structure of the nose. If you enjoy drawing portraits or want to know how to draw a nose, keep reading!
●First, let's break the nose down into basic components (parts):
You can think of the nose as being composed of geometric shapes, such as a triangular prism (bridge of the nose + nostrils) and a sphere (tip of the nose and nostrils). Before you start drawing, understanding these basic shapes can help you grasp the overall structure of the nose. For details, please see the image in the top right corner.
You can think of the nose as being composed of geometric shapes, such as a triangular prism (bridge of the nose + nostrils) and a sphere (tip of the nose and nostrils). Before you start drawing, understanding these basic shapes can help you grasp the overall structure of the nose. For details, please see the image in the top right corner.
●Perspective and Proportion:
Ensure the proportions of each part are accurate, especially maintaining the perspective correctly from different angles. Refer to the bottom left and bottom right corners to observe the changes in perspective of the nose from different angles.
●Light and Shadow:
To create a three-dimensional effect for the nose, observe the direction of the light source and mark the shadow areas according to the shape's contours.
Want to learn how to draw human body parts and understand the key points? Check out the following further reading:
How to Use Two-Tone Shading: Simple Shadow Techniques
How to Sketch Facial Muscles: Capture Realism and Expression
How to Accurately Master Hand Proportions and Joint Structure
Building Up from Simple Contours to Detailed Eye Portraits
Capturing Realism in Lip Drawing: Key Structures and Shading
Understanding the Three Key Elements of Head Structure
Mastering the basic proportions and structure of portrait drawing
I hope this structural introduction helps you understand how to draw a nose. If there are any subjects or drawing techniques you would like to see, feel free to leave a comment or message me. Happy drawing!
