Don't draw the eyes, nose, ears or mouth 

"Shapes and tones" The most helpful three words for my budding drawing skills bar none. Thank you good Sir. I appreciate your sharing immensely.

It's a journey! And to progress in the journey I'm trying to stay out of my own way. The vertical and horizontal line-up thing is very helpful.

Great explanation Tony, simplifying features as shapes and tones and constantly checking the shapes in conjunction to other shapes to make sure its in the right spot and size are game changers for me in learning how to do portraits! Thank you!

Brilliant...and clear. Thanks and be well.

Just discovered your channel am a complete beginner and ur right video on drawing features is overwhelming. I will try shapes thankyou keep up the good work take care

Wow.. You draw with so much of ease but it's definitely not so easy.. Thankyou for the valuable tips

I agree absolutely brilliant ❤

Thank you so much for these tips! I have been trying your technique using tones and relationships. Please share where you get your reference pics! They're always awesome!

The same approach can be used in painting with the added complication of color.

shapes, tones and relationships

Wow! You are a good teacher

Noce job