How to Draw Male Heads - Picture Perfect Profiles

Hey everybody. 

How are you? I hope you’ve had a pleasant week thus far.

And if not… Here’s a treat that’ll make it better regardless.

http://www.howtodrawcomics.net/#!how-to-draw-heads-chapter-2-0/c14yy

That is the link to the newest addition in the How to Draw Heads series over at http://www.howtodrawcomics.net/. I’m not quite sure, but I think I’ve managed to pack even more into this one then the first. 

This time you’ll learn a step by step process that can be used to draw the classical Male Head from the side. 

If you managed to fly through the first tutorial without a problem, you’ll absolutely ace this one. In fact, it turns out that the Side of the Head uses the same proportions as the Front. 

Which means you can take what you learned in the first tutorial and apply it here too! 

It’s not always sunshine and roses though. Because although the proportions of the head remain the same… The way the features are drawn is completely different. Not just from the side either, but from every angle! It’s a bit of an obstacle for us artisans to overcome, but this tutorial has been especially design to give you the tools needed to tackle it head on.

Here’s a breakdown of what’s covered in the tutorial: 

-          Creating a base blueprint that’ll make drawing head profiles a piece of cake.  

-          Laying out proportional guidelines to ensure your heads looks correct each and every time.

-          Drawing facial features from the side. You’ll be surprised how easy this one is!

-          An in depth look at layering hair using ‘the bang technique’.  

-          An overview on how to use shadow and rendering to refine form and create 3D depth.

If you liked the first tutorial, I’m confident you are going to get just as much out of this one. Please enjoy, and good luck!

-Clayton

P.S.

Got some feedback or suggestions on how these tutorials could be made even better? Maybe you’ve got some questions about the site or upcoming content? Whatever it is, I’d be more than happy to hear from you!! So send your e-mails to claytonbarton@howtodrawcomics.net, and I’ll personally reply to all of your questions and suggestions.

P.S.S

And one more thing! Turns out a lot of people missed out on the competition I ran on howtodrawcomics.net last week for the Picture Perfect Portraits tutorial. And it’s my fault for hiding it on the very last page… 

So I’ll be leaving it open until next week. Here is the more… exposed link for more information on the comp and what you can win.  http://www.howtodrawcomics.net/#!how-to-draw-comics-competition/c3tw

How to Draw Male Heads - Picture Perfect Portraits

Hello everyone.

Well, it has been a long time coming.

As I type this, I’m running on about 4 hours sleep. Yes. I’m fully aware that’s probably not good for my health. But the reason why I’ve been up so long is so I could get this to you.

http://www.howtodrawcomics.net/#!how-to-draw-heads-male-front/c108u

I’m pleased to tell you that How to Draw Comics . NET is now live. And when you click that link you’ll be taken to the first, new and completely free tutorial available on the site.


This first tutorial focuses on drawing the front of the male head and it’ll lead you step by step through the technique I personally use for all my characters.

Bear in mind, this is the very first tutorial in a series of many. So be sure to keep a close eye on your inbox; that way you’ll be sure not to miss out on any new releases.

Here’s a quick rundown of what’s covered in the tutorial.
- A simple, easy to remember method for drawing the human head.
- Nailing down the classical proportions of the head and face once and for all.
- Correct placement of the facial features, the jaw and cheek bones.
- Helpful tips on creating stylish hair do’s and how to lay them on the heads of all your characters.
- An overview of various shadow and rendering techniques and how to use them.
- How to create an endless variety of unique and memorable heads using a single method.

Enjoy the tutorial guys,
-Clayton

P.S.

I’ve never written a how to draw book before. In fact this is really the first time I’ve documented a step by step written guide for my drawing techniques. So if you get something out of the tutorial (or if you don’t), your feedback and suggestions are more than welcome.

How to Draw Comics . NET Nears Early Publication

HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE!

2014 will be an extra exciting year for all of us I'm sure. Personally, I cannot wait to jump into it and start making things happen! 

I wanted to give you all a quick update and let you in on what’s been happening. I'll also explain a little more in detail what the site is all about.

How to draw comics . NET is the ultimate resource for the aspiring comic book artist, harboring a learning library full of FREE video tutorials, articles and content to get you creating your very own legendary super heroes, sexy heroines, and vicious villains! 

It’s not just up and coming comic book artists who will reap the benefits, but also concept artists, illustrators, designers, basically anyone who wants to learn to dynamically draw purely from their imagination.

Here’s what the site with teach you – 

• Heroic male and female anatomy, anatomical proportions and action poses
• The step by step construction of the classic head, facial features and hair  
• Planes of the head, facial muscle structure, eyes, ears mouth and nose.
• Anatomy of the hands and an easy to remember method for drawing them      
• The power of 1 point, 2 point, 3 point, 4 point and 5 point perspective!    
• Extreme foreshortening, how to create volume and depth with perspective
• Outfit and costume design, folds and clothing
• Character design that shows you how to Invent strong but sexy heroines and fantastic foes
• Discovering your personal style
• Composing scenes, comic book panels and page layout design.
• Creating a comic book stories and scripts

The good news is that the site is well underway and will be up along with brand new tutorials in the next week or two. New content will be released on a regular basis there on after. 

The official launch for the site will happen later this year, but an early announcement will be broadcasted EXCLUSIVELY on this page and to all subscribers long beforehand to inform you when the site actually goes live. The only reason for the wait on the publically announced official launch is because I want to hold off until the library of free content is completed.

Lastly, I need to say that I’m certainly not the best artist out there, and for sure there are others who far surpass me. But I’ve been on this journey too long not to have picked up a decent volume of knowledge and skill. And it would be selfish of me to keep it all to myself when so many others could benefit from what I have learnt. 

I know how hard drawing can be, how much frustration and hopelessness comes with it, especially when there is nothing really out there to take you by the hand and show you exactly what to do; to have so many unanswered questions.

I recall that feeling of just wanting to give up vividly. And that is a heart wrenching feeling that pulls at the very core because  

THIS IS WHO WE ARE. 

We are artists who’s purpose is to bring our creativity and imagination to life. Without our ability to draw, that can’t happen. 

So I hope that the moment How to Draw Comics .NET is published, it will not only benefit anyone out there who wants to cultivate their drawing abilities to ever greater heights, but that it will also give them the hope and encouragement needed to keep on making their dreams come true.

Cheers everybody, I wish you the very best for 2014. 

Be sure to head on over to the Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/howtodrawcomics?fref=ts and hit the like button if you haven’t already. That way you’ll be the first informed on what’s to come!

-Clayton