Proko - Loomis Skull Step by Step

Loomis Skull Step by Step

Hi guys, I’m wanting to draw a front view of a human skull using the Loomis method. Do you know of any good step by step tutorial from start to finish? I understand I can use Loomis as a guide, but having trouble figuring out where to place the features and what size the features are. It’s a little different than the human Loomis head because we’re placing eye sockets nasal cavity, jaw bones and teeth etc. So far on YouTube, I’m either seeing overly simplified explanations with no real reference points for placement of features, or else overly technical explanations where you draw a million guide lines that you’d never remember to replicate. Looking for tutorials with that sweet spot where it’s simple enough to follow but also detailed enough to show proper proportions and where to place features and roughly what size they should be. Is there a way to alter the Loomis head tutorial but adjust it for the skull somehow, and if so, how to the measurements differ? Any help appreciated!

Patrick Bosworth

2mo

Hey K.C. there's a 3D model of the male and female skull based on Loomis proportions included with the Portrait Drawing Fundamentals class! https://www.proko.com/course-lesson/3d-model-male-skull/discussions https://www.proko.com/course-lesson/3d-model-female-skull/discussions You can start using the same Loomis method framework and observe the proportions of the 3D model to construct the skull. If you're looking for a physical reference there's also a Proko Anatomical Skull available for purchase in the tools section. It's a great visual aid for learning the proportions of the skull! Hope this helps!! https://www.proko.com/tool/anatomical-skull/overview

Danet

2mo

Hi K.C. I’m not a great fan of Loomis, I just feel it doesn’t really work for me. I don’t have any tutorials on skulls, but Michael Mattesi from Force drawing has a great exercise. Using some reference in different angles try finding the perspective box and drawing a skull inside. Once you have mastered that, try it the opposite way. First you draw the skull and then check drawing the box over it. You will get some insights into the proportions as you do that. The main problem with proportions is that they change because of perspective. I absolutely love the 3 hour long video of Steve Huston https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=2T7cDY7YDsg it’s free on youtube. It doesn’t focus on skulls though, but on heads. Hope this helps and let me know if you find any good tutorials. Dani

K. C.

2mo

Thanks so much Danet. I’ll be sure to check out Mattesi and Houston’s tutorials! I’m partial to Loomis bc I already know the basic proportions of the Loomis head and how to measure things out and where to place features. But I’m unsure how to adapt this for the skull. I know certain basic measurements will be the same, but as for how to adjust for the features, not sure.