How to Draw a Woman’s Side Profile: Easy 10-Step Guide

Start by drawing a light circle to serve as the foundation for the skull. Teacher's Tip: Keep your pencil pressure very light so you can easily erase these guidelines later!

Add a rounded triangle shape to the lower side of your circle. This creates the structure for the jawline. Tip: Don't worry about perfection; this is just a structural map for the face.

Erase the overlapping lines inside the jaw and draw two smooth, curved lines descending from the head to form the neck. Tip: Make the neck slightly curved to give the figure a natural, graceful posture.

Trace the triangular nose shape and add soft, curved lines for the lips. Erase the original circle guidelines as you go to keep your drawing clean. Tip: Use short, gentle strokes for the lips to keep them looking soft.

Replace the sharp triangular chin with a single, long, elegant curved line. This softens the face and makes it look more realistic. Tip: Practice this curve on a scrap piece of paper first to get a smooth motion.

Draw an irregular 'C' shape for the ear, then add small circles and lines inside to represent the cartilage. Tip: The ear usually sits between the eyebrow line and the nose line.

Draw an arched eyebrow and a 'Y' shape for the eyelid. Add a shaded pupil and a small curved line for the nostril. Tip: Keep the eye detail simple; a little shading goes a long way in adding depth.

Use long, flowing lines to sketch the hair, guiding it behind the ear and into a bun at the back. Tip: Draw hair in 'clumps' or sections rather than individual strands to make it look more natural.

Add diagonal lines across the hair to show flow and texture. Tip: Vary the length of your lines to create a more realistic, layered look.

Erase any remaining guide marks and add your favorite colors! Tip: Use light and dark shades of the same color to add highlights and shadows to the hair for a professional finish.