How to Draw a Portrait
How to Draw a Nose
The trickiest small feature, made simple. Build a nose from a center line, nostril curves and soft shading — the same method portrait artists use.
Draw a light vertical center line.
Tip: use the arrow keys or swipe to move between steps.
Congratulations!
You finished How to Draw a Nose — great drawing!
All Steps at a Glance
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Step 1: Draw a light vertical center line.
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Step 2: Draw the nostril wings curving out at the bottom.
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Step 3: Add the small nostril openings.
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Step 4: Draw the bridge: two long lines going up.
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Step 5: Round the tip with a smooth curve.
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Step 6: Connect the wings with the bottom curve.
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Step 7: Shade one side of the bridge softly.
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Step 8: Add a light line down the center for shape.
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Step 9: Deepen the nostril shadows.
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Step 10: Erase the center line — your nose is done!
