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.

Pencil portrait of a woman with big glasses, resting her face on her hand, looking calm and a bit soft expression. Smooth shading with darker hair and light skin tones.

Pencil portrait of a man with round glasses, hand resting on top of his head, looking slightly tired or thoughtful. Soft shading with visible strokes in the background.

Loose portrait sketch of a woman with long hair, drawn with blue pen over soft graphite shading. Face is simplified with bold lines and slightly uneven features.

Portrait sketch of a man wearing a flat cap and scarf, looking slightly down with calm serious expression.

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.

Sanguine portrait sketch of a person looking up to the left. Soft shading on the cheeks and neck, dark hair pulled back, with a loose sepia background.

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.

Side graphite portrait drawing of a young woman looking left, with a headband and her hair tied back in a messy bun. Soft shading on the cheek and neck, sharp eyelashes, and a dangling earring.

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.