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Drawing Face Angles β¨
🕑 Added 2021-01-08 21:38:18 +0000 UTCHello, everyone!ππ
I recently got a message from a kind member:
"Hey! If I can remember roughly what I said it was just that your ability to draw heads in extreme angles with amazing expressions is something I love about your work. I was wondering if you could give any pointers, tips or even just an insight into your approach with expressions and drawing faces in extreme angles. Sorry if that is such a loaded question, I know its something I just need to study more and work on, any thoughts would be appreciated."
I thought it would be fun to share a little bit of my drawing process, so I made the image above!π€π
Before I chatter on- this not a tutorial or a "how to", this is simply how I approach a drawing with a tricky face angle! Whatever approach works for you is just as good as mine.ππ I usually shy away from explanatory stuff because I worry the WRONG/RIGHT tone of some diagrams I've seen in the past can be a bit discouraging? However, I find these face angles to be tricky as well and I struggle to draw them with the anatomical accuracy I aspire for, so.. we are all in this together!ππ
If you've seen my livestreams, you know that I like to start off with a base sketch that uses the curve of the head shape to dictate where the brow and mouth are. This helps me build the rest of the features so they follow this angle.
Something I find really difficult to convey is the space under the jaw for the upward tilt of the head. It's like this fleshy no-man's land that I struggle to translate into 2D? π I have been trying to block out the space on the sketch, but it's still quite a challenge.
I use reference, especially for severe face angles! The more intense the perspective, the more distorted the features become, so the spatial relations can look really wonky.. It helps me so much to have some similar point of reference, so I know I'm on the right track. (Don't fret about looking up reference!π€π¨π )
Also, if you use CSP, you might be aware of the 3D guides! They can serve as a helpful visual if you're really stuck.
It sometimes takes me hours to draw a tricky face angle, so don't despair if you're struggling.. ππβ¨ It's hard work! You're translating anatomy into your style with the expressions you want to convey- there's a lot happening!π Hang in there and feel free to try different approaches that will help make better sense of it all.
I hope all my fellow artists (and anyone interested in the process) will enjoy this!π³ Keep up the great work!ππ€β¨β¨
Much love,
Hamlet
Comments
Brookie
Itβs so true: your angles and expressions are inspiring. I love this post!
your words came across encouraging and kind(!) thank you for the insight Hamlet:] I'm inspired to keep practicing!
Ammeg
Bowie's face is defo angel face help :D
Kinghime
This is mega helpful, thank you!
Eve
Wow, this is way cool to see. Kind of neat to see the inner mind's eye of drawing. π
Meiran
It's a really great help and a relief that you struggle with those extremes as well! And to see how you conquer those is very helpful π Drawing the face properly can take hours, indeed...
Aw thank you so much for this! Also just to reiterate, your expressions are PHENOMENAL and itβs part of what really drew me to your work many moons ago along with your beautiful sense of gesture πππ
HeyCid
This is helpful! Thanks for sharing your process π€
Rin Sparrow
Yes! These angles are so tricky to get used to! Thank you for sharing! Also, is that a Body-kun I spot in the upper corner image? They are so much fun to draw from, though I always photograph first!
AAAHHH this is SO helpful! Your work has actually inspired me to start my own webcomic (already 30 pages in), so I will be sure to try out these tricks as I keep going! Thank you Hamlet! <3
tinguu
Wow -- I love your posts!! I totally agree that you always capture such expressive emotions in dynamic angles. Thank you so much for walking through this! I love posts like this and would love to see future art advice! π
Nicole
Its so cool to see your process Hamlet! As an artist myself i really love seeing how others handle each situation when it comes to anatomy and such! This time especially from you since i look up to you so much! Thank you! π€πππand also thanks to the person who asked ππ
HamletMachine
Thank you, my dear Panda!
I love this! Such good advice
HamletMachine
Ooh, how auspicious~~~!π³β¨β¨ I use Pro- I caught one of CSP's 50% off sales and snagged it!
WilderNESS
I literally told myself yesterday I need to get back I to drawing after a 15 year hiatus and Iβll take this as a sign π€£π this post is v much appreciated Hamlet! Also I know this has probably been asked a million times and probably written somewhere but: do you use CSP Pro or Ex? Iβm currently debating which one I should buy π€£
HamletMachine
Aww, my pleasure!
Looks great! And honestly, as someone who is trying to get back into digital art (well, art in general) any help like this is greatly appreciated.
Mado De Sousa
Thank you for giving explanations and advices..! ππ»
