How To Draw a Handsome Guy

Here’s a tutorial on how to draw a handsome guy. 

Step-By-Step Guide on How To Draw a Handsome Guy

Step 1: Construct the Head with Guidelines

We begin by sketching the basic structure of the head. Lightly draw an oval shape for the head—wider at the top and slightly tapered at the bottom to form the jawline. Next, draw a vertical line straight down the center. 

This helps maintain symmetry. Then, add a horizontal line across the middle of the head; this marks the eye level. You can also sketch additional light lines for the nose and mouth placements lower on the face. 

These guides will keep your facial features in proportion.

Step 2: Outline the Head and Neck

Now that we have our framework, let’s refine the outer shape. Define the actual outline of the face—slightly narrow at the jaw and curved for the skull. 

Then sketch in the neck extending downward from the base of the jaw. Don’t forget the trapezius muscles sloping gently toward the shoulders. 

Erase any overlapping guidelines that are no longer needed to keep the sketch clean.

Step 3: Add Basic Facial Features and Hairline

Time to bring some life to the face. Begin by placing the eyes on the horizontal guideline. Keep the spacing realistic—there should be about one eye’s width between the two eyes. 

Sketch the nose between the eyes and the chin, and the mouth a bit above the chin. 

Lightly shape the ears starting from around the eye level to the base of the nose. Now start outlining the hairline—this character has neatly styled hair, so place it accordingly with volume and flow.

Step 4: Refine Hair and Eyes

Now let’s refine the hair and add more personality. Detail the hairstyle with confident, directional strokes—add volume and texture, keeping in mind the way hair naturally grows and falls. 

Now draw the upper and lower eyelids, irises, and eyebrows. These should all reflect the intended emotion or mood—sharp brows and defined eyes often make the face look more striking and handsome.

Step 5: Add Facial Details and Clean Features

Here we focus on facial refinement. Add detail to the nose with light shading or contour lines. 

Shape the lips with clear definition—don’t overemphasize; subtlety adds realism. Enhance the cheekbones and jawline with gentle shading. 

At this point, your drawing should resemble a realistic face with well-balanced features.

Step 6: Final Touches – Shading, Hair, and Clothing

Now finish off the drawing by adding shadows for depth—under the chin, around the nose, under the brows, and along the neck. 

Deepen the hair texture and add highlights where necessary. Draw the shirt collar and add some folds for realism. Finally, refine the linework and erase any construction lines left. 

You now have a complete drawing of a confident and handsome young man!

List of Equipment Needed:

• Pencil (HB for base, 2B/4B for shading) – To sketch outlines and add depth.
  
• Eraser – For removing construction lines and refining details.
  
• Sharpener – To keep the pencil tip fine for facial detailing.
  
• Blending stump or cotton swab – For smooth shading transitions.
  
• Ruler (optional) – To help draw facial guidelines precisely.
  
• Sketchbook or drawing paper – Choose a medium with slight texture to hold the pencil well.