What will you learn in The Ultimate Face & Head Drawing Course – for beginners Course
Master the anatomical structure of the head: skull landmarks, planes, and correct proportions
Draw expressive facial features—eyes, nose, mouth, and ears—with accurate form and placement
Construct the head in any orientation using the Loomis sphere method and perspective guidelines
Apply value and texture to render realistic skin tones, hair, and lighting contrasts
Develop a complete portrait workflow from loose gesture to polished, detailed drawing
Program Overview
Module 1: Head Anatomy & Proportions
⏳ 1 hour
Topics: Skull landmarks, facial thirds, eye-line, nose and mouth alignment
Hands-on: Sketch simplified geometric head constructions in multiple views
Module 2: Eyes – Form & Expression
⏳ 1 hour
Topics: Eye socket anatomy, eyelid structure, iris detailing, catchlights
Hands-on: Render eyes in frontal, three-quarter, and profile orientations with full value
Module 3: Nose & Mouth Construction
⏳ 1 hour
Topics: Nasal bridge vs. tip anatomy, nostril shapes, lip anatomy and crease placement
Hands-on: Build nose and mouth forms in perspective and shade to convey depth
Module 4: Ears & Jawline Details
⏳ 45 minutes
Topics: Ear cartilage structure, lobe variations, jaw hinge and mandible planes
Hands-on: Draw ears attached to head forms and refine jawline contours in three views
Module 5: Full Head Construction
⏳ 1.5 hours
Topics: Loomis sphere method, centerlines, three-view alignment (front, ¾, profile)
Hands-on: Construct complete head forms in all three perspectives
Module 6: Value & Texture Techniques
⏳ 1 hour
Topics: Light source analysis, cast shadows, mid-tones, highlights, textural mark-making
Hands-on: Render a head study using charcoal or pencil, capturing full value range
Module 7: Hair & Final Details
⏳ 1 hour
Topics: Hair mass vs. individual strands, flow direction, edge control, texture layering
Hands-on: Add realistic hair to your head study, integrating subtle skin textures
Module 8: Final Portrait Workflow
⏳ 1.5 hours
Topics: Transitioning from loose sketch to refined portrait, iterative refinement
Hands-on: Produce a finished head-and-shoulders portrait applying all learned techniques
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Job Outlook
Head and face drawing skills are essential for roles such as Character Designer, Concept Artist, and Illustrator
Freelance portrait commissions can earn $50–$200+ per piece, while studio artists earn $40,000–$70,000+ annually
Strong head-drawing ability opens pathways into animation, game concept art, and graphic novel illustration
Specification: The Ultimate Face & Head Drawing Course – for beginners
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