Whether you're a beginner or more experienced artist, a portrait can be a great way to explore characters.
Try to focus on the overall shape of the portrait design. Be aware of negative space around your character and how that can help with clarity, like how the hair can frame the face or the full portrait.
One thing to keep in mind is the expression. Try thinking of your character's situation and how they would react. What would their expression be? Would it be over the top?
We'll be using Procreate for the iPad. This software is a great way to explore your character, from sketching to finalizing a painting. We'll use multiple brushes, layer modes and adjustments to achieve the look for you.
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