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Anthony Ryan
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2mo
Trying to learn portraiture, would appreciate some critiques.
Hi, I'm a student in Texas and have this exact problem! I would really love a small community to join.
Anthony Ryan
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3yr
I think there are many different approaches and it can definitely be discouraging at first. Think of it like a journey. For me the courses/books that helped the most to get started were:
Drawabox
Prokos figure drawing
Perspective made easy by Ernest norling
Any of Andrew loomis' books but start with fun with a pencil
Stephen baumans classes on patreon
Drawing a still life a day. It usually was a simple geometric object like a Styrofoam ball
Lessons in classical drawing by Julia arrestiedes
Steve Lenze
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3yr
Hey Crystal,
Drawing heads in different angles is pretty hard, so don't feel discouraged. I can see that you were trying to use a box to work out the perspective on the first head. The problem with using a box is that it can cause us to make the face too flat. I instead use a circle to build the head on, it is closer in shape to the head. I did a sketch to show you how you can start with the circle, then build on top of it. I also included some sketches of heads in different angles to show how you can practice drawing them. I hope this helps :)
I would definitely suggest give "Drawing the head and hands for all it's worth" by Andrew Loomis. In his book he walks you step by step through the process of breaking down the head into simple geometric volumes, dividing the head, adding the planes, and drawing the head in multiple angles. One thing that really helps me to place the features on the head in any view is the drop line. Just use pencil the measure a vertical or even horizontal line to find the placement and to make sure your features line up. Don't give up, you can do it!!
