How to Draw + Shade Lips in Pencil

Learn how to draw and shade REALISTIC lips, step by step with pencil. There are many ways you can customize your drawing to make it extra unique, which I'll explain in the tutorial. With this lip drawing tutorial, you can learn how to draw any lip shape from SCRATCH!

For more examples, check out my other lip drawing videos which are linked down below...

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⏰ SKIP TO TIMESTAMP ⏰
Intro - 0:00
Tools - 0:20
Lip construction - 1:00
Shading base layer - 6:17
Light planning - 9:50
Bottom lip shading - 11:49
Bottom lip highlights - 22:43
Top lip shading - 26:58
Bottom lip cast shadow - 30:32

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[RapidFireArt]

🔥🔥 SKIP TO...
Tools - 0:20
Lip construction - 1:00
Shading base layer - 6:17
Light planning - 9:50
Bottom lip shading - 11:49
Bottom lip highlights - 22:43
Top lip shading - 26:58
Bottom lip cast shadow - 30:32

[givemeprimelaughter]

You explained this is a manner that makes me feel like I can do it. (That's rare.) Instant sub!! Thank you, for this.

[stephaniemitchell]

You're not only the most talented artist I've seen on youtube, you're also the best instructor. Thank you so much for taking your time to give us these clear and spectacular lessons!

[abeer]

I really appreciate how detailed drawing tutorials you make, when I saw the video cover I thought it would be very difficult to make but you explained it so well that I drew the whole lip with a lot of detail. You have gotten a new subscriber and it’s me, thank you so much

[kaitlyn]

Your drawings helps me so much with becoming a better artist.

[Dbl_O_Xero]

I like how you do the tutorial in real time. Most tutorials I've seen are sped up and don't give much teaching. Thank you for making videos like this 🙂

[littlebeanz]

"I'm just erasing obvious flaws."
Me: Erases drawing

[bajiron]

My dear you are a gifted teacher! Alot of really good Artists on Youtube just have you watch them work! You actually explain little details! I am a beginner so I truly appreciate your talent and teaching skills!

[jaytwo]

I've learned so much in a week or so of watching your tutorials, I'd love to show you the progress I've made!

[TheSleeplessSleeperAgent]

I swear to God I have not found a YouTube channel yet that is as good at teaching as this, for the first time in 6 years I drew something that I was proud of because of your lessons in shading and art, thank you RapidFireArt

[whatthehell]

its good to see people spending time trying to teach others how to do detailed is nothing hard to do...but it needs exercise for sure....reminds myself many years ago...was drawing all day n night....till i went to the tattoo ....there is nothing you cant draw if you know good how to is worthless unless excersized :) people who can draw good have so many many opportunities not only for get wealthy (rich) if they have another skill....to know how to use that in their advantage ;) excellent miss you find whatever you are looking for ..!

[guycorps]

I wish their was a way to show you my drawings after subscribing to your channel. Two weeks ago I had a stroke and lost the use of my right side. Your tutorials have helped my recovery. Given me something to do during my long days. Thankyou.

[pankajrai]

This made a huge difference how I used to draw lips. You made it extremely clear and worded it very well. Exceptional work 👏

[Adam-mitd]

I just came across your tutorial, and in my opinion, is the best. I wasn't looking for tutorials this time around, but I came across this one and watched it, tried it, and this tutorial made me realize what mistakes I was doing in shading my drawings.
This tutorial is the best tutorial I have ever come across EVER for drawing. Very understandable and precise.

[ricci]

"I;m not trying to achieve perfection'


*proceeds to achieve perfection

[miachuu]

Because of how you explained this, It made me more confident that I can do it! Even though mine turned out a little weird, I can watch this over and over again to improve.

[kissagardezi]

Me: *Proudly shows my mother my drawing*
My mother: What in the world is that?!!

[danie]

One of the best tutorials I have come across. I drew the most beautiful lips

[udayanet]

Thank you so much for this! I literally wanted to try it out for fun but it came out quite well for me who has no experience at pencil shadings and drawings whatsoever. Very clear explanations and easy to understand and follow unlike most tutorials.

[alfiefever]

Her: uses lots of different tools*
Me: Is holding a mechanical pencil*
-_-