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Week 2: Analyzing the Human Skull and Constructing Facial Features with Glenn Vilppu

Week 2: Analyzing the Human Skull and Constructing Facial Features
Master the Art of Head Drawing Explore the human skull and learn how to construct facial features

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Instructor
Glenn Vilppu
Subjects
Drawing
Topics
Drawing Exercises, Head & Portrait, Sketching
Mediums
Colored Pencil
Duration
2h 52s

In week two, instructor Glenn Vilppu will analyze the human skull and show you how to apply the basic head construction to your drawings. You will study the structure of every facial feature like the nose, the eyes, the mouth, and the ear. In doing so, you will be reminded to always look at the unique feature characteristics of different races and ethnicity.

Throughout this course, you’ll have access to the NMA community for feedback and critiques to improve your work as you progress.

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