How to Draw People: A Step-by-Step Guide for Beginners [2020]

how to draw people guide

How to Draw People: A Step-by-Step Guide for Beginners [2020]

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In this week’s Draw Tip Tuesday, Koosje Koene, co-founder of Sketchbook Skool talks about how to draw people!

When you draw people, do you ask permission? What do you do if people come up to you? What if the person you are drawing is moving, or even leaving while you may not even be halfway done with the drawing? Koosje shares tips, drawings and best practices that can help you to feel more confident drawing people.

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