K–6Creative Studio
Portrait Drawing
Capture the human face
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QuincyBefore you start
- Age band
- K–6
- Time
- 45–90 minutes
- Quest type
- Hanging Out
- Guardian
- Raya · Garfield
- Materials needed
- Drawing Pencil Set (HB–6B)
- Toned Sketchbook (Gray or Tan)
- Kneaded Eraser
Why this skill rocks
You can draw cool pictures of your friends and family, capturing their unique looks and smiles.
2034Where this could take you
In 2034, you could be drawing portraits of famous Olympic athletes or creating art that celebrates the spirit of the Games.
What You'll Need
Optional materials for this quest.
Drawing Pencil Set (HB–6B)
RequiredA graded pencil set gives you the full range of values for portrait shading — from light structural lines to deep, rich shadows. Look for a set with at least HB, 2B, 4B, and 6B.
Toned Sketchbook (Gray or Tan)
RequiredToned paper lets you use a white pencil for highlights in addition to dark pencils for shadows, creating richer portraits with three values instead of two. A mid-size pad works well for daily practice.
Kneaded Eraser
Kneaded erasers can be shaped into a fine point to lift highlights out of shaded areas — an essential technique for adding sparkle to eyes and brightening skin tones that regular erasers cannot achieve.