Sketch a circle for the head and a vertical guideline through the center
Add a jawline and chin beneath the circle
Draw the neck and shoulders
Place the eyes low on the face with a sharp, calm expression
Add the eyebrows angled slightly downward
Draw the nose with a simple bridge and small tip
Sketch the mouth as a thin, neutral line
Add Itachi’s long straight hair framing the face
Draw the forehead protector band across the head
Add the Hidden Leaf symbol on the metal plate
Sketch the high collar of his Akatsuki cloak
Draw the cloak opening around the neck and shoulders
Add the cloud patterns on the cloak
Refine the face shape and hair strands
Add the Sharingan in the eyes if desired
Ink the final lines neatly
Erase the sketch guidelines
Add shading to the hair, cloak, and face
Darken the eyes and facial shadows for a serious look