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How to draw the head from any angle
Hey Reader,
If you're looking for a reliable method to create realistic portraits of the human face from scratch, we’ve got three brand new tutorials that will show you how to construct a head using the Loomis Method. This method was developed by Andrew Loomis and involves starting with basic shapes and guides to measure proportions of the face. It's a great way to get started on your portrait drawing journey!
The tutorials break down each step and provide helpful tips along the way to ensure your portrait drawing looks as realistic as possible.
- Draw the turned head: This tutorial covers the background of the Loomis Method and explains how to draw the head from a 3/4 view.
- Draw the head from the front: This tutorial gives a simple and easy to follow approach to portrait drawing, again using the Loomis Method of construction. Take your drawing to the next level by reading our shading tips at the end.
- Side profile drawing: This final tutorial demonstrates how to draw a realistic portrait of the human face from a side profile view.
Each tutorial includes:
- How to start a drawing of a head
- Drawing construction lines to find the proportions of the head
- How to accurately place the features
- Shading tips for adding realism and depth to your drawings
You'll find how surprisingly easy it is to draw a head when you break it down into steps.
Happy drawing!
Emily
P.S. If you want to share your results, post it on the Fine Art Tutorials Facebook Community. The group has a growing community of like-minded artists. Plus, when you join, you can download my free eBook 'A Complete Drawing Guide for Beginners'. Navigate to the 'Guides' tab and download the PDF from there.
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By Emily Clare
At Fine Art Tutorials, we publish free art tutorials aimed at artists of any skill level looking to improve and elevate their practice. Master your chosen medium—learn to paint and draw from scratch, or take your existing skills to new levels. Check out our resources and sign up to the newsletter!
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