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This course teaches students to draw realistic human heads, from basic structure to detailed features, using Loomis-inspired techniques.
I'm enjoying the course so far! As I was reviewing the lessons, I noticed the topic of hair isn't specifically addressed. I was wondering if this is a subject you plan to cover in another course, a future Proko lesson, or perhaps on your YouTube channel. If not, I'd greatly appreciate any recommendations for external resources and some pointers on how i should approach it. Thanks in advance
Hello,
My focus is digital sculpting, and I have a solid understanding of facial anatomy. I’m currently following a course specifically aimed at improving my portrait sculpting skills.
What I’d like to ask is this: Although the content of this course seems primarily designed for painters, would it still be beneficial for a sculptor like me? I'm trying to assess whether the information presented would contribute meaningfully—especially in terms of 3D thinking and form construction.
Since I’m trying to manage my time efficiently, I’m unsure whether I should incorporate this course into my weekly routine right now. I’d truly appreciate your thoughts on this.
Thank you in advance.
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17d
Man, that's a really hard question to answer. It sounds like your looking for something very specific. I'm not a sculptor so don't feel comfortable answering. I wouldn't want to lead you astray. Apologies
Hi! I have been drawing since i was little but i never had any kind of tecnique. Can i start with this course straight away or should I do the "drawing basics" course by Proko before this?
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20d
Hard to say. Everything in this course is built on basics, working from simple to complex geometries. It certainly would hurt to take "drawing basics" but I don't know if it's a requirement.
It says regarding assignments that "you can post them in the community for feedback". What does this mean exactly? Will they be critiqued by Michael or another instructor? Or is this just a user forum?
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1mo
I'm happy to give a few words if you post something. The formal critique videos have already been filmed for the course. I do often see students giving feedback on one another work and think it to be incredibly useful and valuable exchanges.
why didnlt you just enclud this with the regualr head drawing so we wouldnt have to keep buying it? at least the head antaomy.
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3mo
Not sure what you're referring to. I only have one course on head construction.
Hello, I was looking to buy this course but I wanted to know if I should do Hampton's figure construction course first. What do you think?
I have both, both are indispensable but approach different things so you can do either in whichever order you prefer. I’m starting with heads simply because I find them as useful units of measurements and grounding, the confidence from them helps me with the figures.
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3mo
I don't think sequence would matter with the two. You could do either first.
How different is this course from the Portrait Drawing Fundamentals Course by Stan Prokopenko? Does this course teach you how to construct the head from imagination? Which one is better?
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3mo
They both approach head drawing in different ways but if I'd have to choose between the two I'd lean towards getting this one. Stan's premium content focuses more on the shading aspects of drawing the head while this course goes over more of Hampton's construction method to developing head drawings.
THE BEST face construction course the whole Internet has to offer.
Would love a lesson on more detailed anatomy and fat and their names, also a lesson of the range of the emotions our faces can make.
Stick to this course and revisit the lessons again and again, it is really worth it. My portrait drawing skills have gotten so much better thanks to this course. Repetition really is key and if you do that, this is really going to take your drawings to the next level. Patience is key!
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7mo
Glad to hear it! Yeah Hampton is truly a master at teaching these concepts. I really love how much they teach you and how approachable it feels.
there wil be a video about to shade and colour heads and faces? And there will be a focus on lips nose and eyes as well all the major face muscles?
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1yr
There will be a whole section dedicated to the features and major face muscles that you need to know! This course will not focus on shading, as it's more about the planes/construction that you need to do before you begin shading. That said, there will be a lesson on shading later, it just won't be an in depth topic like the construction aspects of the course.
Here is my frustration. I can draw fairly well when looking at a reference but can’t seem to translate placing those features on my heads once I get the head construction down, WHY can’t I draw without looking at something? I can copy a reference in detail but when I try to add features without looking at a reference I fail miserably. Will this course tech me HOW to go from realism by copying to realism from imagination?
I can copy a reference photo but for me, my goal is moving past that level and drawing from life and a head from imagination.
I hope I’m not very late to the course. Will Michael Hampton review the future assignments of this course?
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1yr
The second assignment video is supposed to come out tomorrow so if you submit your work to that video's assignment page before the critiques are filmed you'll have a chance to be in the video critique!
Hi, Mr Hampton!
Planning to buy your course someday.
Just wondering, does this course include a workbook or a diagram of your lessons as reference?
I can actually look up your book, which I have, but personally would love a stronger focus on heads.
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1yr
No workbook as of yet :/
Is there an option for those who want the full course or does everyone have to go at the same pace and wait for weekly releases?
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1yr
Everyone gets the same release schedule when the course launches until the course is completed. While it's in progress you'll be able to submit your drawings for critique in the Assignment videos (which one should come out today).
is this course good for an absolute beginner? I'm currently in the drawing basic course
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1yr
Hard to say. I try to keep things as simple as possible and very step by step. It's a challenging subject though.
Isn't it 12/6 already?
It's 2:09 EST here and I was forced to do actual work instead of being pleasantly distracted by this course!
Looking forward to this going live today (still early in the UK). I’ve learnt more about portrait drawing from Michael’s head drawing instruction (book and videos) than anywhere else.
Head Drawing and Construction