Gather paper, pencil, eraser, and reference images
Lightly sketch a head shape and neck
Add a simple face guide with center lines
Draw the hair around the head
Sketch the eyes, nose, and mouth
Add a beard and mustache
Draw the ears and refine the face outline
Sketch the shoulders and upper body
Add robe lines and folds
Draw the arms and hands if needed
Refine the outline with cleaner lines
Erase unnecessary sketch marks
Add shading and details
Ink the final lines if desired
Color the drawing if desired
