How to Draw Random People

1). Look at the person you wish to draw. Determine where the light hits and which parts of the face and body are visible. Draw a small line or a sunlight symbol at the position of the light source. For example, if sun is streaming from the left of the figure, draw a small sun symbol in the top-left corner of your drawing.
2). Draw the basic shapes that define the random person you are drawing. Draw a circular head. Connect the head to a line that follows the spine. Draw a line that defines the position of the shoulders. Draw another that defines the position of the hips. Draw a long, bent line for each visible arm and leg. Do not randomly draw these lines. Draw them based on exactly what you see.
3). Add the lines that define the framing of the picture. For example, if you are drawing a woman leaning against a tree, draw the lines of the tree. The figure stops at these lines, giving the picture a frame.
4). Draw the outline of the face and head, using the random person for reference. Start with the lines of the jaw and chin. Add the round eyes and the eyebrows that define them. After the eyes, draw the nose and lips. Draw these features exactly as you see them.
5). Sketch the shape of the hair to create an outline of hair. Draw a line at the part. Add a few lines inside the hair to represent the flow of the hair.
6). Draw the outline of the body. Start with the neck, moving on to the shape of the shoulders, arms and chest. Extend the chest into the waist, hips and legs.
7). Add the lines of the clothing, drawing what you see. Draw the outline of the neckline, sleeves, waist and pants. Add shape to the clothing by drawing a dark line where the clothing folds.
8). Look at the person closely to determine if the person has moved or shifted. If the person has not moved, continue drawing from referencing, adding more and more detail. If the person has moved, add detail to the parts of the body or face that have not moved.
9). Add shading to the picture. Darken the areas of the person that are not hit by light. These areas are opposite the light source of your picture. For example, if the light is streaming from the top-left, the right edge of the face will be darker than the left. The right edge of the body will be darker than the left.