A few lines of black ink define the mouth. The upper and lower corners of the lips are not defined, as that area shows only a slight change of plane between the lips and skin. You would use similar lines for a pure line drawing.
How to Draw the Mouth
By Helen South, About.com Guide
Building on the simple planes of the mouth shown in the previous step, a light wash is used to describe the shadows of the face. Study the whole area first so that you can apply the wash quickly, keeping it light and fresh, without fussy detail or overworking uncertain areas.
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- Drawing the Mouth: Observation
- Drawing the Mouth - Structure
- Drawing the Mouth: Building Tone and Form
- Drawing the Mouth in Ink: What Not to Do
- Drawing the Mouth - Key Planes
- Drawing the Mouth - Ink Wash and Line
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