• This course will be an in-depth study on drawing heads with an emphasis on understanding construction and structure. Beyond just portrait drawing, we will address drawing heads from different angles, facial expression, and caricature and stylization.
• Course level: Recommended for intermediate students. Some drawing experience is recommended but not required.

Topics for Head Drawing:

Week 1- Basic Structures of the Skull

Major forms, proportion, and construction of the skull.

Week 2- Simple forms of the head and neck

Simple construction of the head with major planes and proportions and how they relate to the skull. Basic anatomy on the neck and its connection to the head.

Week 3- Further breakdown of head planes

Brow ridge structure, muzzle of the mouth, and setting up for placement of features.

Week 4- Eyes and nose breakdown

Further structure of brow ridge and anatomy of the eyes and nose.

Week 5- Mouth and ears breakdown

Breakdown of the structure and anatomy of the mouth and ears.

Week 6- Hair breakdown and design

Breaking hair down into form as well as design strategies for dealing with complexity.

Week 7- Light and shadow

Basics concepts of light and shadow and how they interact with the forms of the face.

Week 8- Head simplification

Head simplification strategies for quick pose

Week 9- Facial expression

Mechanics and anatomy of facial expression

Week 10- Caricature & Stylization

Design strategies for head caricature and stylization.