Draw Like a Great Artist

With only a few abstract lines and an instinct for finding the form hidden behind the illusion of reality, Picasso was able to create great art. But now, thanks to an online tool, you can take lessons from the artist and use a few of Picasso’s most famous brush strokes to create your own masterpiece.

The first step is to log on to Mr. Picassohead, a site based on the simple premise that anyone can be a great artist (if they’re willing to steal a few brushstrokes). The site will lead you through the steps of building a portrait step by step. The logic behind the site name “Mr. Picassohead”, will become clear quickly, as all of the art is intended to create a portrait.

You will be asked to choose head shape, then select eyes, ears, nose, hair, etc. to create your portrait using simple brush strokes lifted from Picasso’s work. It’s amazing that a limited number of variables can create so many different portraits. There is also a small collection of background elements that you can add so that your Mr. Picassohead can live in a world that is unique for them.

Online Gallery

After you’ve completed your Picasso (it only takes a few minutes), take some time to tour the gallery and see the work of your fellow artists. Please be prepared to be surprised by how many unexpected variations can be created by such a limited palette. Mr. Picassohead is free and a provided link will let you return instantly to your masterpiece any time that you want to visit.