PEOPLE
ADULT HEAD
Learning proper head proportions will enable you to accurately draw a person’s head. Study the measurements shown below. Then draw a basic oval head shape, and divide it in half with a light, horizontal line. On an adult, the eyes fall on this line, usually about one “eye-width” apart. Draw another line dividing the head in half vertically to locate the position of the nose.
Placing Facial Features The diagram below illustrates how to determine correct placement for the rest of the facial features. Study it closely before beginning ...
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