Portrait drawing is a genre of visual art that involves creating a representation or likeness of a person's face and often their upper body. It focuses on capturing the unique features, expressions, and personality of the individual being portrayed.

Portrait artists strive to capture not only the physical likeness of the subject but also their emotional state, character, and essence. They carefully observe and interpret facial features, such as the eyes, nose, mouth, and the subtle details that make each person distinct.