How to draw lips in pencil: a study of the structure and the step-by-step creation of a sketch for beginners

Bright and juicy lips would like to draw any fan of a portrait or a novice artist. This is an interesting topic to consider. The lips are much better than the eyes can betray a person's mood.

A radiant smile is possible to lift the mood. Or with a wicked smirk give away a lie. The look of the lips with a pencil is not as difficult to portray than their volume. Still, their appearance depends on the face. But they do have the ability to vary.

Lip structure

Girls' lips as well as guys' lips are created almost identically from skin and muscles. They differ only in appearance and color. Then, in order to portray them as realistically as possible, you need to get acquainted with the structure. In order for all the details to match it is important to be able to transfer facial features exactly.

In the center of the upper lip and nose is a cavity. It is often in the drawing of the lips is painted in a darker color. This method forms a shadow and makes the image much more realistic. On the sides of the cavity are protrusions. They make more light.

Cupid's Arch is an arc concave in the middle. It is present in the center of the upper lip. Under this arch there is an expression that projects forward.

The corners of the mouth are made dark. They are more reminiscent of small pits. The line of the mouth is the area where the lower and upper lips join. It is darkened all the time and strokes are applied. When an artist wants to highlight a trace of paint from the light, he presents it by using darkness on the lower lip.

In the place where the mouth line is, dark coloring is used under the lower lip.

In addition, it is important to draw out the creases. They are usually drawn with strokes. Also thin lines.

Drawing the lips step by step.

Before drawing the face, it is necessary to know how to depict its individual parts on the canvas. Draw lips step by step not so difficult. The most important thing is not to rush and correctly position the shadows.

It is important to remember that the result may come out completely different than in the example. But this does not mean that it is necessary to get upset! The technique remains the same.

To proceed to the task, you need to prepare carefully. As materials will be required:

• An ordinary pencil (medium softness);
• eraser;
• paper.

A method for beginners

The order of drawing is as follows:

• First you need to draw two triangles. Upper corner is cut off. One piece needs to be placed at the bottom (lower lip), and the future one at the top (upper lip). One piece is intended for the base.
• From it you need to draw a line that folds. Here, too, dorisovat another line that you want to bend down. All sharp corners to depict rounded. On the upper triangle sketch. They will indicate the area of folds.
• On the lower lip crease is worth making long. Next, mark the area of highlights. It is important to remember that they should not be strongly emphasized. They must be situated evenly between. Dark spots should be shaded at first. Such as the corners and the middle of the mouth. Where the top of the teeth - to increase the darkness.
• The center of the lips to leave temporarily blank. Artists add shadows under the lower lip. At the top use only precise strokes. Highlights are made with an eraser. It makes a thin band at the top and bottom.

For volume, a pencil erases the center as well. Contrast is also important. It should be added evenly throughout the drawing.

A method for the advanced

There is another good method for drawing lips. It is equally worth applying to paper in stages. The drawing will come out much more realistic at the end. But the technique will be equally easy.

To perform it you will need:

• Album;
• a regular pencil;
• rubber band;
• ruler.

The first thing you need to do is draw a plate (rectangular shape). In it place four squares at the top and bottom (a total of eight). Parts of the squares should be four centimeters each. The height should be eight centimeters. The distance is sixteen.

Following this, draw the main sketches. Image lips on the scheme is very simple. In this place is depicted only symmetrical lines. Upper must be identical to the lower. Therefore, to draw a table first - an important step.

On the edge of the table need to deduce the corners. From them to draw a central line. It creates the middle. The bottom line must be located to the borders in the table. The upper part is allowed to go beyond the border. But only a little bit.

The details of the lips must be properly placed in squares. The center is drawn under the teeth. Do not fill the entire space with them at once. This is considered wrong and does not look aesthetically pleasing. Several details are drawn first.

The basic details are already in the drawing. It remains to add volume and to draw some elements. Before this, it is necessary to look again at all the lines of the table.

The next step is to draw lines. This will help the texture to stand out. These lines should be as realistic as possible. You should make them curved and point to the sides. This will help make them look nice.

It is necessary to make the light fall from above. So the part underneath should be darkened. In particular behind the teeth will get a darker area. A pencil in this case should be pressed firmly against the paper. Thanks to this will get a darker shading.

It is also recommended to lightly shade the tips of the teeth. This way they will seem more natural.

The lower lip is carried out on the same scheme. On the bottom is always required to add more darkness. The rubber band highlights the light. Additionally need to erase the central parts. After that, you have learned how to draw lips easily and simply. It doesn't require a lot of effort or a lot of time.

Lips in different directions.

They can be in different positions. There are several ways to draw them ajar. But artists use more than just these methods.

In order to draw lips in other angles, the same tools are needed. An ordinary pencil and an eraser.

Lips in profile

Step by step instructions:

1. At first you need to draw a oblique line. After that, you need to add a part from one end to the other. Perform it rounded (the figure can resemble a petal).
2. The new step is to step back a couple of millimeters from the end. Will come out the same petal, only wider.
3. On the part where it came out the lower lip should draw a zigzag. Preferably wavy. So you get a pit and chin. To draw the same under the nose, it is enough to draw a small triangle. For realism, a thin line is added. It will highlight the nose.
4. This is followed by sketching. A circle is drawn on the lower lip. Keep it on the right side. At the top add a line. On the tip of the upper lip, make two lines.
5. The whole upper part to paint over. The bottom and the corners must be highlighted. Bottom shaded all but the circumference. So there will be light. Hatching should be as accurate as possible.
6. The last point - adding shadows on the dimple under the lip. Thus obtained the lips of a person in profile.

Half-turned .

Many, in turn, like to draw the lips in a half-turn. This option looks quite aesthetically pleasing:

1. First, a long arc is drawn. It needs to bend slightly. Then two lines are drawn at the top and bottom. Then they are connected.
2. Use dots to mark the corners and connect them to the line.
3. Add two ovals to the lower lip.
4. Complete the arcs and join them. The middle of the mouth must be painted in black.
5. Coloring - the next point. Upper lip gently shaded. Lead it preferably to the bottom. Middle line shade.
6. Lower lip is always depicted more clearly. This also applies to circles.

There is another method for drawing. It is a little like the previous ones. But at first it will seem difficult. It is important not to panic. The process should be carried out slowly:

1. In the beginning, an arc is drawn. It must be large, but smooth. It should not bend too much.
2. In the middle, draw a line horizontally. From it define the borders.
3. The upper lip must be drawn clearly. Anything unnecessary should be erased. The same is true of the lower one.
4. In the center draw a triangle. Above it another. Sharp corners to smooth out and draw the transition.
5. The lower lip should be oval. For this, the contours need to be outlined. The corners of the mouth are highlighted, and its center is darkened.
6. The next step is shading. The actions are similar. The main thing is to convey the naturalness of the lips. They should look as real as possible. Hatching should be accurate and light, without pressure. The central areas should be darkened. The lower lip should always look light. The circles should also be highlighted with light.

That's all. All the drawing schemes are quite simple and easy. They will be easy to understand for beginners. And the lips themselves are just like a real one.

Only the lips alone will not be enough. For completeness, it is worth adding eyes and a nose. Then you get a portrait of a person. Many beginners like to portray people in their work.

You can also experiment and draw something else.

Pictures of painted lips in pencil