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LESSON NOTES
Learn how to depict aging in portraits by focusing on bone structure and fat movement rather than just wrinkles.
The skull becomes more visible as fat decreases and sags with age. In younger faces, fat hides skull structures. As we age, fat like the malar pads shifts downward, revealing bones like the cheekbones. Pay attention to areas like the cheeks, eyes, and jawline. Use shading and edges to show these changes, considering how light interacts with the planes of the face. Understanding these structural shifts helps you depict age effectively.
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Head Construction For Different Character Types
How to Study the Skull for Better Drawings
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how-to-show-age-without-wrinkles.mp4
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how-to-show-age-without-wrinkles-captions-english.srt
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To make someone look old in a drawing, focus on more than just wrinkles. Start by laying out the basic planes of the skull, like the eye sockets, nose, mouth, and cheekbones. Emphasize the cheekbones and how fat shifts with age, revealing more bone structure. Pay attention to how gravity affects facial fat, causing it to sag and create new contours. Use light and shadow to highlight these changes, and avoid over-relying on wrinkles, which can distract from the overall form.
i've always had a rough time with shading, but slowing down and really observing the subject helped out a ton. As always, i welcome to any critique.