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Digital Portrait Drawing

Kirk NelsonLessons: 16Length: 3.1 hours
DrawingAdobe PhotoshopIllustrationTheoryDrawing TheoryPortrait
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2.2 Basic Head Proportions

Now we will begin with a reference diagram and develop a mechanical sketch to use as an aid in drawing our portrait. This will make sure we get the proper proportions and position of the facial elements.

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  • Portrait-Lesson04.psd
  • BasicProportions.jpg

1.Welcome
2 lessons, 12:35

1.1
Introduction
02:52

1.2
Digital Advantage
09:43

2.Getting Started
3 lessons, 42:08

2.1
Quick Portraits
11:19

2.2
Basic Head Proportions
19:17

2.3
Front View Portrait
11:32

3.Facial Features
3 lessons, 40:34

3.1
Drawing eyes
16:17

3.2
Drawing the nose
11:38

3.3
Say cheese
12:39

4.Beyond The Basics
7 lessons, 1:27:37

4.1
Hair
17:13

4.2
Profile
10:51

4.3
Three-quarter view
11:11

4.4
Facial differences for male and female
10:50

4.5
Color illustration
17:27

4.6
Stylized portraits
10:15

4.7
Photo Painting
09:50

5.Conclusion
1 lesson, 03:06

5.1
Conclusion
03:06

Kirk Nelson
Kirk Nelson
I have been working as an all-round graphics geek or “Visual Information Specialist” for the past 17 years around the Washington DC Metro area. With my career spanning almost every aspect of the design industry, I have worked on everything from web design to 3D animation, logo design, and photo retouching.
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