How to Draw Ears

Woo hoo we are doing this people!

Welcome to Part 4 of my Drawing Portraits Realistically series, How to Draw Ears. And as with all the features in this series, I'm showing you from the front, the side, and three quarter view.

If you didn't catch How to Draw a Nose or How to Draw Lips or How to Draw Eyes check those out and make sure you pop that Subscribe button because I still have how to place things properly on the head coming in the next two weeks, which you definitely do not want to miss.

Enjoy and tag me on Insta if you're practicing! @caleighbirdart

1.31.2020

New Portrait Drawing :: Hana Wize

It’s been a few months since I’ve taken the time to sit down and do a portrait drawing but having all these open studio sessions at my residency here at Highlands Art League has been really marvelous for me after so much time spent in transition.

Sometimes when I’m looking for inspo I scroll around some of my followers pages who have a really dynamic or unusual look and also take really clear selfies. It’s super fun to surprise folks with a work in progress shot of themselves and then it’s such a great feeling when they see the finished product and really like it:):)

So here is the hypnotic Hana Wize today! Doesn’t she have a certain classical carved-from-marble beauty!? Love those features! You can see her naturally beautiful face in person on her IG here: @hanawize

1.29.2020

How to Draw Lips

Hey folks, let's draw some luscious realistic lips! I'll walk you through a simple outline demo for three different, and then we'll shade 'em up real good. You're gonna want to kiss your own drawing by the time we're done!

Today is Part 2 of my 'Drawing Portraits Realistically' series. Last time I did noses, then we'll have eyes, ears, and finally placement on the head.

Here is Part 1 :: Drawing Noses

12.27.2019

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How to Draw a Nose

Hi friends, are you ready to level up your portrait game?

Well that is super duper because I’ve got a 5 Part series coming atcha that is sure to help you out:)

Today I’ll be going over how to draw the nose from three angles, then every other week I’ll have a video on drawing eyes, lips, ears, and finally how and where to place them all on the head.

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12.13.2019

Portrait Drawing Demo :: NB

Just a lil pencil portrait drawing demo today that I filmed at my old spot. Wish me luck on getting my new studio set up today! If you're curious about my Hawai'i homes check out these vids showing my past and present studios:)

Are you curious about the specific materials I use to draw? Check this one out.

5.10.2019

Portrait Drawing Timelapse :: Keliko + Kokua

Portrait drawing speed demo timelapse of a really sweet couple I know here on O'ahu. Thought I would keep today's video nice and mellow, but if you're curious about how the commissioning process works for getting a custom portrait drawn check this vid out:

https://youtu.be/onkQYDcE8J8

And here are the materials I use to draw these portraits:

https://youtu.be/qtUzPQKiXRk

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originally published January 17, 2019

Custom Portrait Holiday Special

20% OFF Custom Holiday Portrait Drawing Commissions until Sunday Nov. 18

What can I say... I really love my Early Birds who like to plan out they're gifties well in advance so that some of the last minute-type folks (like me!) can still snag a custom portrait at the eleventh hour.

If you’d like more info on the commissioning process check out this lil write up here.

Holla at me for some portrait photo advice or go ahead and jump on my special website www.CustomFineArtPortraits.com and use the code HOLIDAY2018 for a fantastic price on these lovingly drawn portrait gifts 💜💚

PS Want to make sure you never miss a notice when my portraits are on special? Pop right over here!

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originally published November 13, 2018

Pencil Portrait Timelapse :: Octoplum

Today I have a pencil portrait drawing timelapse demo for you of one of my favorite active artists, Octoplum. She is a unique character both inside and out and creates the most incredible little body positive figurines, art dolls and drawings.

See Paloma's work here: https://www.instagram.com/octoplum

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originally published August 16, 2018

How to Take a Great Reference Photo for Painting or Drawing

Taking a great reference photo is surprisingly simple. I have people asking me what makes for a good photo all the time through my custom portrait business so I figured I'd share some super easy tips with you today as well.

90% of your success will come from shooting in proper lighting, which I'm going to show you how to do using nothing but natural light with any digital camera. 

There are four main things to remember: lighting, location, position of the subject, and focus/ focal point. I'm going to go over all four in an easy to understand way.

Feel free to drop me a comment if you have any other questions about my portrait reference methods!

And if you'd like a little more info on getting your own portrait drawn by me check out my other website here. 

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originally published July 12, 2018

Portrait Drawing Timelapse :: Bobby Aragon

Welcome to my pencil portrait drawing timelapse of the amazingly fierce Bobby Aragon! I really enjoyed creating this piece featuring the interesting upward angle and his super gnarly dreads.

And even though Bobby looks like a force to be reckoned with he is actually a big sweetie and a tender father - and a super talented jewelry wrap artist to boot! So watch him come to life today with some super fun 'n funky music.... 

And if you'd like a little more info about getting your own portrait created by me have a looksy right here

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originally published on June 13, 2018