Chalk Portrait Drawing

Step-by-Step Tutorial

1. Prepare your paper: Use textured paper to hold the chalk better, giving you more control over blending.
2. Sketch the outline: Lightly sketch the outline of the face and features using a pencil or light chalk.
3. Build up layers: Begin applying light layers of white and beige chalk for skin tones, blending as you go.
4. Define features: Use darker chalk to add shadows and definition to the eyes, nose, and mouth.
5. Blend and smooth: Use a blending stump or your fingers to smooth out the shading and create transitions between light and shadow.
6. Add highlights: Use white chalk to highlight areas like the eyes, lips, and the tops of the cheekbones.
7. Finish details: Add finer details to hair and skin texture using a sharp chalk or charcoal for definition.