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One of the first things I practiced when I was learning to draw was heads. Not only are they the most distinctive part of the human body, but they’re also the easiest to practice (depending on your skill level and the technique used).Over the years I've seen different methods for drawing heads, and they all have their advantages, but there are a few things I've learned that can be applied to any method :D1. The ears are slightly tilted: One of the easiest ways to remember where the chin begins or ends is by using the ears as a reference. Since the ear typically follows the angle of the jawline, it will be slightly tilted; although this can vary from person to person.2. The eyes are one eye-width apart: Although this will vary greatly depending on the drawing style (and therefore the type of eye drawn), generally the eyes are one eye-width apart.3. The neck isn’t straight: If you look at the cervical spine in human anatomy, you’ll see an S-shape. If you draw a straight neck, the character will look stiff, like a robot.3.1. The head has a brain inside it: It may sound obvious, but I’ve seen many drawings by novices (myself included) where, when drawing their character’s hair, they seem to forget that there’s a brain inside that sticks out.

When I draw faces (or pretty much anything), I always think in terms of a 3D object. Think about the face of your character, and rotate them in your mind. There's a lot of depth there right? You can see how their hair falls across their forehead or on the nape of their neck. It gives them volume!I try to implement this mental version of my character into my work, and try to remember that their eyes, nose, and mouth aren't exactly flat against their face, they have shape! Remembering this can help you add more of a (for lack of a better work) tactile feel to your art. You can feel your character instead of just seeing them!Remember to FEEL and not just SEE!#XPPenTutorialPractice

used machael hampton method. the sketch was so different from the final result i'm so disappointed

I tried out the tutorial, and it is simply wonderful. It’s basically like this: for children, the triangle is closer to the circle; for teenagers, it’s a bit further away; for adults, even further still. For adult women, the curves are soft, while for adult men, the jawline is defined and well-developed. Thanks to XPPEN for the tutorial!

Hi !!↓About the XP-Pen tutorialI saw the tutorial that XP-PEN provided and it really helped a lot! A short video with a clear and precise explanation and several examples. I loved all of that, not just the male and female aspects but their respective stages. It was really easy to understand and follow the instructions, and I'm not good with tutorials like this, but WOOOW this one worked wonders and look at my results! x3↓This is how I applied that techniqueAs you can see, I used the basic shape of the circle and its vertical and horizontal lines, each of which had an intention for the placement of the head's proportionsI used the structure for a teenager, that's why the face isn't very longAaand more applications in quick little drawings!Good tutorial XP-PEN

I'm using this episode tutorial to make different kind of expressions simply by changing the position of the triangle. It actually kinda worked! #XPPenTutorialPractice

There was a diff technique that I used to do, the draw a flat face on a piece of paper and just move it around into an angle you wantBut then I tried the method in the tutorial and I seem to like that one better and I tried it out! Drew 3 different characters hehe This is a repost cuz I didnt realize I posted the first one as a gallery, not as discussion post hehe#XPPenTutorialPractice

One idea I wanted to share is how style (particularly hairstyles and clothing) can be one of the strongest visual clues for communicating character's age and gender. These details can make character's identity understandable even when the viewer is only looking at their head/bust.For this study, I drew the same little girl at three different stages of her life: as a child, an adolescent, and an adult. I kept the overall hairstyle relatively similar across all three versions to make it clear that they are the same person, while still making the hairstyle distinct enough to reflect each stage of her life.As a child, she has short, cute, uncut locks, giving her a youthful and innocent appearance. As an adolescent, her hair has grown longer and become more rebellious, with uneven spikes and a slightly unkempt look that reflects her teenage years. As an adult, her hair is the longest and most elegant of the three, creating a more mature and composed appearance.To show different styles of clothing I chose collars, to reinforce the differences between her life stages. The child wears a simple collar inspired by typical kindergarten clothing, while the adolescent wears a hoodie that suggests her everyday school life. Finally, the adult wears a suit reflecting her transition into working life.By changing these relatively small details while keeping the character recognizable, I wanted to show how hairstyle and clothing can communicate age, gender, personality, and stage of life without needing to rely on facial features alone.#XPPenTutorialPractice

One of the first things I practiced when I was learning to draw was heads. Not only are they the most distinctive part of the human body, but they’re also the easiest to practice (depending on your skill level and the technique used).Over the years I've seen different methods for drawing heads, and they all have their advantages, but there are a few things I've learned that can be applied to any method :D1. The ears are slightly tilted: One of the easiest ways to remember where the chin begins or ends is by using the ears as a reference. Since the ear typically follows the angle of the jawline, it will be slightly tilted; although this can vary from person to person.2. The eyes are one eye-width apart: Although this will vary greatly depending on the drawing style (and therefore the type of eye drawn), generally the eyes are one eye-width apart.3. The neck isn’t straight: If you look at the cervical spine in human anatomy, you’ll see an S-shape. If you draw a straight neck, the character will look stiff, like a robot.+ The head has a brain inside it. It may sound obvious, but I’ve seen many drawings by novices (myself included) where, when drawing their character’s hair, they seem to forget that there’s a brain inside that sticks out. This is very noticeable when drawing the face in profile.