Why I Always Start My Portraits with the Eyes

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In this video, I explain why I focus on the eyes first when starting a new portrait, highlighting their importance in capturing emotion and character. Subscribe for more portrait drawing tips. #portraiture #portraittechniques ps #drawingeyes #artwork

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