Daily Drawings

In 2026, feeling stuck with my progress with drawing and painting, I set myself a simple rule: one portrait a day. Here they are in chronological order: the good, the bad, and everything in between.

Sepia and sanguine portrait of a man in 3/4 view, looking to the right. Dark hair pulled back in a low ponytail, strong shadows under the eyes and jaw.

Graphite portrait sketch of a man with messy dark hair, heavy shaded eye sockets, and a slight smirk. He is turned a bit to the side, wearing a dark sweater, with soft smudged shading.

Portrait sketch of an older man, seen from a low angle with his head tilted back and eyes closed. Strong shadows under the nose and chin, loose edges around the hair and shirt collar.

Rough portrait sketch of an older man in 3/4 view, looking over his shoulder with a serious expression. Done with dark graphite and warm reddish-brown strokes, showing strong cheekbones, wrinkles, and a short beard.

Graphite portrait sketch of a bald man seen from a low angle, with heavy eyebrows and a serious expression. Strong shading on the cheeks and under the chin.

Sanguine portrait of a man with curly dark hair and a thick mustache, looking straight at the viewer. Warm reddish shading on the cheeks, nose, and neck, with dark sepia on the hair and mustache.

Portrait drawing of a young man with messy curly dark hair and light stubble. He has a tired, neutral expression and heavy-lidded eyes. The shading is soft in warm brown tones with darker charcoal lines.

Graphite drawing of an older man wearing a tall top hat. His face looks tired and serious, with deep wrinkles and heavy shadows. The background is softly shaded in gray.

Small portrait sketch of an older bald man with intense eyes and a big white beard. Warm brown tones model the face, with charcoal shading around the head and background.

Sanguine portrait of an older man with a furrowed brow and serious look. Warm reddish-brown shading on the face with charcoal around the hair and background.