drawing hair...

[rsoffar]

i was just wondering if someone can share their techniques for drawing hair. i tend to be kind of nervous about drawing the hair on my drawings cause i dont think it ever comes out how it should. im trying to work on getting some really finished portraits and what not together.

thx for any help

[Verdaccio]

Hi there. :)

Hair is little different from drawing anything else. I will recommend to you that you study the masses and draw those in first - your large areas of dark and light, then pull out some detail in the mid-tones and highlight areas, and a few wispy hairs around the hairline and outside to create a sense of motion.

Hope that helps! :)

[jinny76]

as for technique, here's my favorite.

http://yumix.deviantart.com/art/REALISM-TUTORIAL-51879250

click on the image to view enlarged version.

[drd]

as for technique, here's my favorite.

http://yumix.deviantart.com/art/REALISM-TUTORIAL-51879250

click on the image to view enlarged version.

Though relevant, I think OP is asking about drawing hair on paper.

[rsoffar]

yes on paper. but thanks for the response, i bookmarked that page because once i get my wacom i will start some photoshop painting.