ADULT HEAD PROPORTIONS

ADULT HEAD PROPORTIONS
Learning proper head proportions will enable you to accu­ rately draw the head of a person. Study the measurements on the illustration below left. 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.

The diagram below illustrates how to determine correct place­ ment for the rest of the facial features. Study it closely before beginning to draw, and make some practice sketches. The bottom of the nose lies halfway between the brow line and the bottom of the chin. The bottom lip rests halfway between the nose and the chin. The length of the ears extends from brow line to the bottom of the nose

The diagram below illustrates how to determine correct place­ ment for the rest of the facial features. Study it closely before beginning to draw, and make some practice sketches.

The bottom of the nose lies halfway between the brow line and the bottom of the chin. The bottom lip rests halfway between the nose and the chin. The length of the ears extends from brow line to the bottom of the nose