Portrait Drawing Fundamentals
The Loomis Method
The Features
Full Drawing Demos
Use this model to pose the Loomis head in any angle and practice drawing.
Newest
Ethan Burke
11d
First couple heads vs latest 3. I think I'm finally getting it. Any criticisms? I think my side oval always looks wrong.
Amu Noor
2mo
Loomis head practice.
@doctorhermit
4mo
Some heads! I've been practicing this for a while. But would love some feedback.
faye zhang
4mo
Some more heads…
@sharpjab
4mo
I have attempted drawing heads from different angles many many times using loomis method. Finally I feel like I’m getting somewhere.
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4mo
These are VERY good! You should be proud. Next try to draw various angles from memory :)
@ollieb137
7mo
CAMERA ANGLE
Am I right in saying that as we change the view of the loomis head 3D model, it isn't actually the 3d model that's rotating but the camera's position that's changing?
As Stan mentions in the "How to draw the head from extreme angles" video, if the head tilts up or down the centre line will be at an angle (more noticeable from a slight side view), however, if it is the camera that's changing position - above or below the head - the centre line will remain vertical (perpendicular to the ground plane). As you rotate the model, the centreline remains vertical (sometimes slightly angled due to foreshortening).
Please correct me if I'm wrong!! I'm still learning :)
@ollieb137
7mo
(This is based off my understanding of how to construct a sphere - the centreline of the loomis head is parallel to the y-axis of a sphere - the axis inside the sphere which connects the 'north' and 'south' poles)
@rafalmichalkrawczyk
10mo
Here's my attempt
Bryce Gay
9mo
looks good!
Robert Bondari
1yr
Please tell me if it's really necessary to draw the central line of the face (front plane) almost in the end, because for me the sooner I draw it, the easier it is for me to draw other features / planes. It's hard for me to draw jaw line and side plane rhythm if I don't draw the central line first. Is it okay? Or am I missing something?
@grugrugru
1yr
Looks good! Try drawing through the forms so you can see what's on the other side. It's good practice to better understand how the forms sit in 3d space. I attached an example, it's not perfect as I'm also working on this myself. It helps to identify problems when I work on extreme angles for example.
Try doing some more exercises from the 3D model and then from real life, eventually some from imagination. If you have trouble identifying the head angle from reference you can go back and try to pose the 3D model as in the reference after a couple attempts.
As for when to draw the central line, do what works best for you. I draw it after the circle on side the cranium most of the time.
Regina F
1yr
Hello!
The first two pages are homework I made after I got feedback from @Liandro. Thanks!
Page 1 and 2 is made from imagination (no 3d model) . On page 1 I unconsciously drew the same head a couple of times, in different angles (1, 3, 4, 6, 7).
On page 2 I struggled a lot with head 2, which is supposed to be a 3/4 seen from above. I couldn't get the foreshortening right in the jaw. I tried the same head again, nr 3 and 4, but still couldn't get it right. I practised again in 7 and 8, which is a bit better but still not good. 7 is supposed to be looking more down and 8 more up in comparison.
Page 3 is made using the 3d model. Nr 12 is skewed the most, again the angle I found most difficult in page 1 and 2. Does anyone know what went wrong? Is it the placement of the center line?
Also the perspective of the construction lines is something I need to think more about while drawing.
I would appriciate feedback/ critiques a lot!
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1yr
You're on the right track! The jaw can be a tricky area, especially with the variety of angles you have, so props to you. When you have trouble getting the right perspective, you can go back to the most basic planes of the head: a cube, which each face representing a side of the head. This can help you check that all your guidelines in one direction are aligned and if different sides of the head merge in the way a cube would in perspective. Below is a quick sketchover and an image from the Loomis video lesson notes I hope helps :)
@kaiokenblast789
1yr
Faced challenge in visualizing the proportions of fore-shortening in extreme positions like extreme up-left/up-right and placing the center line accurately without looking at the 3D model. May be it comes naturally with more practice. Any feedback/help is appreciated.
@hawkart
1yr
Did some practice. Looking for any feedback please.
Rebecca Brown
1yr
Wow! You did so many! Great work.
@mogumogu
1yr
Drew some Loomis heads
Michael Paul Caoile
1yr
Here is my submission for the Loomis Head. I had difficulty getting the perspective when viewing the Loomis head from the top. I accidentally skewed the perspective when drawing the front view. I think I was compensating for the horizontal curvature of the head too much. I'm still trying to find the perspective of the features of the face despite having constructed the guidelines.
Any feedback or suggestions would be greatly appreciated!
Alex S
1yr
Having access to an adjustable 3D model like the one in the Lesson notes makes getting the premium version this course all the more worth it!
Anyway here's some Loomis heads I drew using the model as reference. If there's any feedback or suggestions I'd love to hear it!
@aikaheart
1yr
Here is the progress I have so far. Feel free to give any advice so I can improve it :).
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1yr
Hi there! One thing to keep in mind are the basic planes of the head--think of it like a cube. So if you have lines across the front of the head, like for the eyes, nose, and chin, they would all be heading in the same direction. It also helps visualize perspective & foreshortening, like you have in your bird's eye view pose. Like you would see in a cube, the proportions would appear smaller and closer together as they recede into space.
@aikaheart
1yr
What part did I miss on the Loomis heads I drew?
Zachary Chasteen
1yr
Accuracy when you measure would be the best start if you're going to practice the loomis head specifically. I'd suggest re-watching Stans videos and soak up what he puts emphasis on and watch the critique video so you can catch the mistakes people commonly make in case you can't get a critique.
@sjc
1yr
Is there a way to tip the head backwards in profile? I can get it to move in every other direction.
@sjc
1yr
Answering myself, apparently not.
@aakazemaa
2yr
In the picture, the line which is supposed to connect the chin to the top of the ear is not touching the ear. It is touching the top of the slice. Why is that?
@draft_al
2yr
Hi guys and gals this is my first try at the Loomis Head from any angle. I agree that the 3D model makes it way more comprehensive.
Vue Thao
2yr
@aikaheart
2yr
I like the accurate references you put there : ).
@draft_al
2yr
I like that you put the back of the head which is hard to do.awesome sketches
Pordrawer202301509
2yr
thanks for helping
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