This is How I Sketch

Hello everyone! It is such a nice Sunday morning here in the Philippines and I am finally done with my first sketch for today. It will be my first time to participate in artguildph and for my first entry, I will just be showing how I usually draw regardless of using a ballpen or pencil. I usually draw random semi-realistic anime-like people since gradeschool.

I don't usually do tutorials since drawing is just a hobby and I suck at showing and making instructions, lol. Anyway, I will be just showing you photos of my sketch process today since they said a visual presentation is rather much appreciated than none.

The material I am using for these sketch can be purchased anywhere. I have a pocket sketchbook that cost Php24.00 only in from Gaisano Grand Mall Toledo and a regular point 0.7mm which is only Php9.75.

Above is the first phase of my sketch. I usually start with eyebrows and outline the eye shape. I do some estimation as to how far are they from each other.

The next phase of my sketch is usually shaping or outlining the nose, just very faint line as much as possible since I am using a ballpen and I am still working on my grip and pressure as I sketch. I still look for reference online, some images whose nose will fit to the angle of the head I am sketching.

For the third process, I usually work on the hair strands towards the face and shaping the face. I would thinly outline the shape since it's kinda difficult to estimate and when the shape pleases me, I tend to thicken it with another layer of line.

The next part above is I usually try to shape the entire head by randomly drawing hair spikes and ear shaping.

For the above photo, I am trying to do some detailing on eyes, nose, lips and some shading around them.

The last process above is kinda random, it's more on detailing. Sketching for me feels like doodling, like figuring out some lines if it looks better. I let it loose and freely exaggerate some lines to emphasize some features.

Finally, above is the last photo where I consider my sketch done. It needs improvement still but I find it pleasant enough. What do you think?

I find it inspiring that I found like-minded people here who enjoy these activities. I would also like to keep in touch for those of you who are interested in keeping the inspirations alive, here is my INSTAGRAM ACCOUNT just in case. I would also like to thank @OriginalWorks for checking on my previous post, I appreciate that so much and to everyone, THANK YOU and HAVE A GREAT DAY again.