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How to Draw Lips

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Lips are all about curves! Learn the cupid's bow, the full lower lip and the seam line — then add highlights for a soft, realistic finish.

Draw a horizontal center line.

Draw a horizontal center line.

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Tip: use the arrow keys or swipe to move between steps.

All Steps at a Glance

  1. How to Draw Lips — step 1

    Step 1: Draw a horizontal center line.

  2. How to Draw Lips — step 2

    Step 2: Draw the upper lip's two mounds — the cupid's bow.

  3. How to Draw Lips — step 3

    Step 3: Curve the outer corners of the upper lip.

  4. How to Draw Lips — step 4

    Step 4: Draw the full lower lip below.

  5. How to Draw Lips — step 5

    Step 5: Round the outer corners.

  6. How to Draw Lips — step 6

    Step 6: Add the center seam line.

  7. How to Draw Lips — step 7

    Step 7: Draw a highlight curve on the lower lip.

  8. How to Draw Lips — step 8

    Step 8: Shade the corners softly.

  9. How to Draw Lips — step 9

    Step 9: Add tiny lip texture lines.

  10. How to Draw Lips — step 10

    Step 10: Deepen the seam — lovely lips!

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