Drawing the Mouth Step by Step - Dibujar la boca paso a paso

Here’s a short guide in English on how to draw a mouth with a pencil, including teeth, tongue, Cupid’s bow, and the shadow of the lower lip:
Outline the Shape
Start by lightly sketching the basic shape of the mouth. Draw a horizontal line to guide the alignment of the lips. Sketch the upper lip with an "M" shape, creating the Cupid’s bow at the center. The lower lip is usually fuller and curved. Keep your lines soft and faint at this stage.
Define the Lips
Use a 2B pencil to begin darkening the outer edges of the lips. Pay attention to the Cupid’s bow-its sharpness defines the character of the mouth. Lightly outline where the lips meet (the horizontal crease between them), making it darker towards the center and lighter at the edges.
Draw the Teeth
Teeth should be drawn lightly, with no hard outlines. Sketch the individual teeth softly, remembering that gums or gaps between teeth are darker. Avoid sharp lines; instead, use shading to suggest form. This will make the teeth look more natural and less "cartoonish."
Add the Tongue
If the tongue is visible, lightly sketch its shape behind the teeth. The tongue should be darker than the teeth but not as dark as the inside of the mouth. Use smooth shading to show its rounded, soft texture.
Shade the Lips
Shade the lips using a series of gentle strokes. The upper lip is usually darker than the lower lip due to lighting. Start from the edges and gradually lighten toward the center of the lips, creating a natural gradient. For a realistic look, follow the contour of the lips with your shading.
Add the Shadow Under the Lower Lip
The lower lip casts a shadow onto the chin. Use a soft pencil like a 4B or 6B to shade this area, blending it smoothly. The shadow should fade as it moves away from the lip to create a natural transition between the lip and the skin beneath.
Refine and Blend and Create a Notan
Use a blending tool or tissue to soften the shading on the lips and the shadow. You can also darken certain areas, like the corners of the mouth and the crease where the lips meet, to add depth.
Define the Lips
Use a 2B pencil to begin darkening the outer edges of the lips. Pay attention to the Cupid’s bow-its sharpness defines the character of the mouth. Lightly outline where the lips meet (the horizontal crease between them), making it darker towards the center and lighter at the edges.
Draw the Teeth
Teeth should be drawn lightly, with no hard outlines. Sketch the individual teeth softly, remembering that gums or gaps between teeth are darker. Avoid sharp lines; instead, use shading to suggest form. This will make the teeth look more natural and less "cartoonish."
Add the Tongue
If the tongue is visible, lightly sketch its shape behind the teeth. The tongue should be darker than the teeth but not as dark as the inside of the mouth. Use smooth shading to show its rounded, soft texture.
Shade the Lips
Shade the lips using a series of gentle strokes. The upper lip is usually darker than the lower lip due to lighting. Start from the edges and gradually lighten toward the center of the lips, creating a natural gradient. For a realistic look, follow the contour of the lips with your shading.
Add the Shadow Under the Lower Lip
The lower lip casts a shadow onto the chin. Use a soft pencil like a 4B or 6B to shade this area, blending it smoothly. The shadow should fade as it moves away from the lip to create a natural transition between the lip and the skin beneath.
Refine and Blend
Use a blending tool or tissue to soften the shading on the lips and the shadow. You can also darken certain areas, like the corners of the mouth and the crease where the lips meet, to add depth.
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