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Learn the basics of portraiture with lessons on how to draw the head from any angle and how to draw facial features.
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Use this model to pose the Loomis head in any angle and practice drawing.
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Use this model to pose the Loomis head in any angle and practice drawing.
I am really struggling with the loomis method. I’m trying not to give up, but what I’m not understanding is when the head is tilting down how do you know what the measurement is from the brow to the nose? I can figure it out when the head is front view, but once it’s angled in different directions, I can’t seem to get the measurements. Is there a technique to this? Hope someone can help.. thank you
Sorry if this has been asked before but is a charcoal pencil the thing to use for this practice? I’ve been wondering what materials to use and haven’t found a list so if one exists can someone point me in the direction? Really enjoying this so far :)
I was looking as well for a list, but it does look like a charcoal pencil that he has sharpened by hand. He has a good tutorial on YouTube about sharpening pencils to get that long point. He talks about the charcoal pencil at 10:53 on the video.
https://youtu.be/rWUYuDlXUoY?si=z2snsaZiB2LGsaPK
This model is helpful! I’m realizing that lines 3 and 4 are critical to get the correct angle. I’ve done about 30 heads so far. I also learned to refine the jaw line and rhythm (lines 7 and 8). I like this simplified model practice. It is helping me learn the method better. When i tried the full model with a different instructor/video, i got overwhelmed and couldn’t remember all the steps. Thanks for the resource. I’m seeing how loomis is relevant and helpful.
Doing 100 of these right now :)
One question again, the line at the oval determines the exact angle of the corresponding lines of both the eyeline, hairline, nose, and chin right? Because when I do that I get this scrunched up look that I'm curious is correct, particularly if I'm making the skull look up or very low.
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Woah. Drawing with the mouse is a challenge. It’s way slower and doesn’t really work that well.
Is the 3D model file available for download by chance? I have a 3D printer and I'd love to be able to print off a real life reference for the course.
there is some ai that does image to 3d model generation. or you can model it in blender using images
The reference is the 3D model. I am still trying to get used to holding the pencil sideways.
Looking for feedback
Can I buy only the 3D model of the Loomis Head?
First couple heads vs latest 3. I think I'm finally getting it. Any criticisms? I think my side oval always looks wrong.
Some heads! I've been practicing this for a while. But would love some feedback.
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Some more heads…
I have attempted drawing heads from different angles many many times using loomis method. Finally I feel like I’m getting somewhere.
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These are VERY good! You should be proud. Next try to draw various angles from memory :)
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Am I right in saying that as we change the view of the loomis head 3D model, it isn't actually the 3d model that's rotating but the camera's position that's changing?
As Stan mentions in the "How to draw the head from extreme angles" video, if the head tilts up or down the centre line will be at an angle (more noticeable from a slight side view), however, if it is the camera that's changing position - above or below the head - the centre line will remain vertical (perpendicular to the ground plane). As you rotate the model, the centreline remains vertical (sometimes slightly angled due to foreshortening).
Please correct me if I'm wrong!! I'm still learning :)
(This is based off my understanding of how to construct a sphere - the centreline of the loomis head is parallel to the y-axis of a sphere - the axis inside the sphere which connects the 'north' and 'south' poles)
