Draw Tip Tuesday: How To Draw A Blind Contour Drawing (Self-Portrait)

how to draw a blind contour drawing

Draw Tip Tuesday: How To Draw A Blind Contour Drawing (Self-Portrait)

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In this week’s Draw Tip Tuesday, **Koosje Koene gives tips on how to draw a blind contour self-portrait.

Maybe you feel intimidated by the idea of drawing a portrait. Let’s start with a self-portrait. You are your own model so if the drawing turns out not to be very flattering, you don’t need to apologize – it’s just you! This exercise is not about the outcome anyway, it’s about having fun!

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