Foundational Figure Drawing: Heads
All levels | 1 hour 33 min
Drawing Heads
00:37
03:15
06:23
14:41
27:22
40:43
Taught by David Tenorio
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The head and face are often the most daunting part of sketching a figure, but the process can be simplified by following basic rules of proportion. Artist and educator David Tenorio gently demonstrates how the head can be broken down into segments, resulting in properly proportioned facial features and details that make for a realistic portrait. You’ll learn the “ball and jaw” method, how to sketch with charcoal, and how to place features into the face. Finally, you’ll learn how to trust your eyes, recording what you see rather than how you believe faces to be – a skill essential for drawing the human figure.
Here’s what you’ll need:
  • Vine charcoal
  • Charcoal pencils – 2B and 4B
  • Kneaded eraser
  • White eraser
  • Box cutter or X-Acto knife
  • Sanding block (optional)
  • Paper towel or cotton pad
Downloads:
Learn how to:
  • Work with charcoal
  • Understand head proportions
  • Draw with the ball and jaw method
  • Draw facial features
 
  • What You'll Get:
  • A series of easy-to-follow video lessons on how to draw realistic heads and faces
  • 6 HD video lessons you can access online anytime, anywhere
  • Detailed supply list
  • Step-by-step instructions by illustrator and expert instructor David Tenorio
  • The ability to leave comments, ask questions and interact with other students
  • Newsprint pad (9” x 12” or 18” x 24”)
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Foundational Figure Drawing: Heads Reviews
245 users recommended this class to a friend
Sal El
I taught myself how to draw as a child. I was not encouraged to excel in it, but it was my tool to have fun and just chill. I taught myself how to draw by trial and error, not by following videos or teaching materials, it was simply picking something and trying to replicate it. With time and patience, I developed techniques to draw certain features. This video made me realized that I was on the right track all along. I will definitely watch this video again.
February 27, 2024
 
Suzanne Perry
taking it easy and slow, have fun.
February 22, 2024
 
Marije De Bruin
I learned so much from this class! The pace was perfect for me and David gave lots of helpful tips.
More than 3 months ago