Skull, proportion, and facial features Drawing the Face Skull, proportion, and facial features
Think of the shape of the skull when drawing the head and facial features.
Determine the view of the head you would like to portray.
Straight on
Three quarter ¾ View
Profile
Remember, the human head is 3-D Remember, the human head is 3-D. Use your knowledge of perspective to aid in your drawing.
Follow directions on the handouts to achieve the most successful drawing
Facial Features
The best way to learn how to draw each part of the face is to look at it and draw what you see, NOT WHAT YOU KNOW. Use a mirror or a picture for reference.
Facial Features to practice: Eyes Noses Mouths Ears Hair
Eyes
Noses
Mouths
Hair
First Steps Practice drawing the different facial features on their own in your sketchbook.
Sketchbook Practice Complete the “Drawing the Head” instructions to divide up the face properly in your sketchbook. Use the guidelines to place practice facial features.
Put them together! Practice drawing the head with the facial features you have mastered.