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Draw the mouth. A lot of subjects don’t want to show their teeth, but don’t be fooled: Only one in ten actually smile without showing their teeth. The facial hair is thin on much of the face and the moustache, so add it with fewer and thinner strokes.

When coloring the sketch, you can add a subtle hint of light blue or light gray to enhance a shadow area. Color the beard according to what you see.

Hair Strokes

Keep the neck simple and collarless when your sketches are getting too

To draw shaggy hair, use long “C” curves. To draw hair of a light color, use thin lines. To draw dark hair, use dark strokes. To draw thick hair, leave less space between your strokes.

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