Drawing a realistic face is less about "talent" and more about training your eyes to see shapes rather than symbols. Most beginners fail because they draw what they think an eye looks like, rather than what is actually there. Master the Proportions
Use a blending stump or tissue, but don't overdo it, or the drawing will look "muddy." Secrets to Drawing Realistic Faces
The human face follows surprisingly consistent mathematical rules. Drawing a realistic face is less about "talent"
The bottom of the nose usually aligns with the bottom of the earlobes. but don't overdo it
Real skin isn't perfectly smooth; it has pores, wrinkles, and imperfections.
Use a mechanical pencil or a "stippling" motion for subtle skin texture.