5 quick tips on drawing expressions: ✏️ 1. Gain inspiration from observing real-life expressions, as well as animated characters. Animations often utilize simplifications that highlight key aspects of the face, providing valuable guidance on where to focus your attention when capturing expressions in your artwork. ✏️ 2. Use diverse reference photos to notice differences but also universal key points in varied facial features, ages, and ethnicities. It will help you in capturing the likeness but also remain consistent when portraying emotions. ✏️ 3. Delve into studying the intricate details of facial anatomy, mostly the underlying muscles and their interactions. This understanding will provide a solid foundation for accurately depicting the mechanics of facial expressions and ensure that your artwork remains anatomically correct. ✏️ 4. Explore artistic interpretation by slightly exaggerating specific features or elements of the face. This technique can emphasize and intensify the desired emotion in your drawings. Striking the right balance between realism and exaggeration will help create visually compelling and emotionally impactful portraits. ✏️ 5. Practice regularly. You can maintain a dedicated sketchbook to regularly practice drawing facial expressions and anatomy studies – experiment with different techniques, and track your progress over time. Happy doodling! 🧡 For the full turorial video on drawing smiling and laughing expressions visit my Patreon ✏️ ••• #portraitart #sketchbookdrawing #portraitdrawing #drawing #sketching #quicksketches #sketchbook