How to Draw a Portrait
How to Draw Female Body Proportions
Graceful proportions next! Draw an elegant female figure with the same 7-head guide system — narrower shoulders, a curved waist and flowing hair.
Draw a small oval for the head.
Tip: use the arrow keys or swipe to move between steps.
Congratulations!
You finished How to Draw Female Body Proportions — great drawing!
All Steps at a Glance
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Step 1: Draw a small oval for the head.
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Step 2: Stack 7 head-height guide lines below it.
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Step 3: Mark the narrower shoulders.
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Step 4: Draw the torso with a gentle bust curve.
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Step 5: Add the curved hips.
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Step 6: Draw slim arms with elbows at the waist.
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Step 7: Add graceful hands.
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Step 8: Draw the legs with knees halfway down.
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Step 9: Add the feet.
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Step 10: Smooth the shoulder curves.
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Step 11: Refine the waist and hip lines.
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Step 12: Draw the face and flowing hair.
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Step 13: Erase every guide — elegant!
