A simple drawing kit
Prepare paper, a pencil and an eraser. Leave space beside the drawing for notes and small comparisons. Use light construction lines so that you can change proportions without damaging the surface.
Draw the head before the eyes
Establish the head mass, centre line, eye line and jaw before adding detailed eyes. Check how the centre line turns as the head changes direction. Place the features in relation to the structure rather than copying each feature separately.
Change the expression on the same face
Repeat one head construction and vary the eyebrows, eyelids and mouth. Compare a relaxed expression with surprise, anger or happiness. Small coordinated changes are often clearer than exaggerating every feature at once.
Treat hair as masses
Begin with the overall silhouette and the direction of the major locks. Separate large masses before adding smaller strands. Keep the hair volume related to the underlying head rather than flattening it against the outline.
A week of focused practice
Use short sessions for head construction, front and side views, expressions and hair. Repeat the same character to make comparisons useful. End the week with one drawing that combines the skills and one note about what needs further practice.
Choose what to learn next
If head structure is unclear, repeat angles before moving on. If expressions read clearly, explore bodies, Chibi characters, shading and colour. The course page shows the actual lesson order and current recording language.
References and further reading
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