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How to Draw Heads Step by Step - From Any Angle

Introduction

Intro Video (2:14)

Section 1 - Structure of the Head

Studying the Cranium (8:00)
Diving the Head into Thirds (8:33)
Mapping Out the Features of the Face (9:35)
Mapping Out the Features of the Face - Part 2 (7:46)

Section 2 - Drawing Heads in the Front and Side Views

Drawing the Male Head in a Profile View (15:03)
Drawing the Female Face - Front View - Part 1 (11:42)
Drawing the Female Face - Front View - Part 2 (11:23)
Drawing the Female Face - Side View (13:26)
Drawing the Female Face - Final Adjustments (3:03)

Section 3 - Drawing Heads on an Angle

Drawing the Head on an Angle (13:48)
Drawing the Face on a Downward Angle (12:25)
Drawing the Face on a Downward Angle - Part 2 (10:00)
Drawing the Face on a Downward Angle - Part 3 (10:36)
Drawing the Female Head on an Upward Angle (11:36)
Drawing the Female Head on an Upward Angle - Part 2 (9:37)
Drawing the Female Head on an Upward Angle - Part 3 (15:30)
Drawing the Head on an Upward Angle - Male - Part 1 (7:43)
Drawing the Male Head on an Upward Angle - Part 2 (6:07)
Drawing the Male Head on an Upward Angle - Part 3 (11:53)

Section 4 - Drawing Various Character Types With and Without Structure

Drawing the Head Changing Proportions (11:46)
Drawing the Head Changing Proportions - Part 2 (4:15)
Drawing a Pretty Face - Part 1 (14:22)
Drawing a Pretty Face - Part 2 (8:28)
Drawing the Head Using Less Structure (9:05)
Drawing Various Character Types - With and Without Structure (6:20)

Section 5 - Drawing Eyes - Male and Female

Constructing the Eye (12:46)
Drawing Eyes on an Angle (11:02)
Drawing Eyes - Male Vs Female (10:50)
Drawing Anger and Fear Eye Expressions (13:27)
Drawing Eyes Young and Old (9:51)

Section 6 - Drawing Noses

Drawing the Nose - Profile View (9:13)
Drawing the Nose - Downward Angle (11:19)
Drawing the Nose - Upward Angle (16:50)
Drawing the Nose with Less Structure (5:28)
Drawing Noses with More Variation (9:39)

Section 7 - Drawing the Mouth

Understanding the Basic Shapes of the Mouth (9:58)
Gestures of the Mouth (10:45)
Drawing the Mouths - Male vs Female (7:01)
Rendering the Mouth - Male and Female (10:01)
Drawing a Monster Mouth (8:59)

Section 8 - Drawing Ears for Humans and Monsters

Anatomy of the Ear (8:07)
Shape Memorization of the Ear (7:38)
Rendering the Forms of the Ear (9:46)
Drawing the Ear from a Front View (7:12)
Drawing the Back of the Ear (5:40)
Drawing Monster Ear Concepts - Part 1 (8:42)
Drawing Monster Ear Concepts - Part 2 (9:07)
Rendering the Work (10:15)

Section 9 - Drawing Female Hair Styles

Drawing the Female Hair Style - First Example (25:50)
Drawing the Female Hair Style - Second and Third Example (16:31)
Drawing the Female Hair Style - Rendering the Third Example (23:01)

Section 10 - Drawing Male Hair Styles

Establishing the Form of the First Hair Style (13:35)
Rendering the Form of the First Hair Style (4:04)
Establishing the Form of the Second Hair Style (9:21)
Rendering the Form of the Second Hair Style (12:07)
Drawing the Third Hair Style - Form and Rendering (10:36)

Section 11 - Drawing a Comic Style Face by Using a Reference Photo

The Basic Forms (8:06)
Adding the Facial Features (11:17)
Refining Our Rough Sketch (11:55)
Detailing the Drawing - Part 1 (11:15)
Detailing the Drawing - Part 2 (12:44)

Section 12 - Drawing a Comic Style Face on an Angle and Inking the Work

Structure of the Head (4:20)
Drawing the Facial Features (6:17)
Refining the Linework (11:02)
Inking the Facial Features (10:44)
Inking the Hair (6:12)

Section 13 - Drawing Facial Expressions

Drawing_Expressions_Warm_Up_Activity (13:17)
Drawing_a_Surprised_Expression_Rough_Sketch (14:21)
Drawing_a_Surprised_Refinement (16:50)
Drawing_an_Angry_Expression_Rough_Sketch (12:18)
Drawing_an_Angry_Expression_Refinement (11:50)
Drawing_an_Angry_Expression_Variation (10:05)
Drawing_a_Sad_Expression_Sketch (14:42)
Inking_a_Sad_Expression (11:18)
Inking_a_Sad_Expression_Final_Version (13:17)

Section 14 - Drawing the Head Facing Away

Drawing the Side View of the Head for Reference (13:02)
Drawing the Head Facing Away (13:25)
Redrawing the Ears (4:47)

Section 15 - Drawing the Planes of the Head

Basic Shapes to Practice (15:14)
Basic Head Shapes (14:24)
Adding Planes to the Head (10:00)
More Planes (12:55)
Refining the Front Planes (7:16)
Planes of the Head - Side View (14:42)
Drawing the Upward Angle View (12:22)
Drawing the Downward Angle View (8:58)
Another Version the Upward Angle (14:53)
Adding More Planes to the Upward Angle 2nd Version (14:38)
Final Planes of the Upward Angle 2nd Version (13:13)

Templates and Practice Activities

Upward Angle - Template Practice Activity 1 (10:36)
Additional Resources to Work With
Drawing_Heads_Reference_Guide_RAM_PDF

Q+A Section

Brushes and Settings (6:05)
Mapping the Distance for the Side Oval (7:35)
Drawing Another Face on an Upward Angle (29:28)
Drawing Another Head on a Downward Angle (23:25)

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