#theArtfulTruth - Expressions & Emotions

#theArtfulTruth - Expressions & Emotions 

If you’re trying to get better at faces, expressions, eyes, noses, mouths, etc, one of the best exercises I can recommend is to create a grid of boxes labeled with whatever emotions you want and fill them in with SIMPLIFIED drawings. I got the sheet above from my former instructor Will Weston and filled it in using Disney animated movies. Here’s how you go about doing this:

1. Make your grid (you can use the clear one above, credit: Will Weston)

2. Label as many emotions/expressions that you want. Try to have a range.

3. Find some good source material. I recommend the book above by Mark Simon if you want real photos. You can also use cartoons and movies. Just put on a DVD and start watching. When you get to a scene where a character’s facial expression matches something you want, pause it and sketch out the basic shapes very SIMPLY. DO NOT try to copy the exact design of the character’s features, but instead try to see what the general expression is. It might be hard at first but keep trying to simplify. 

4. Rinse and repeat. You can make yours as realistic or as cartoony as possible. And don’t be afraid to change them. Looking back at my own sheet above, I don’t necessarily agree with my former self but that’s ok. We’re all constantly improving or at least we hope so :)

ONE LAST THING: Remember that there is no one single way to draw expressions. This should serve as a guide for when you’re stuck or just to get better in general. There’s probably a million ways to draw “Happy” so experiment and see what you learn. And if you feel like it, write me and tell me about it. I’d love to hear about your growth.

Happy Drawing!

Male/Male Couples & Embracing Poses Collection

Part 2 of 3

A 112 page book/CD rom with male/male poses, from many different angles, for artist drawing references.

Part 1

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Lip Sync Tutorial Top Image Row 2 - 4 Row 5 Bottom Row

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If you want to see a specific tutorial from me, leave suggestions below! I’m trying to do more broad concepts, rather than anatomy stuff. I’m not the best person to ask about anatomy, I’ll be focusing on my cartooning skills and designing stuff. I also have small animation tutorials :D

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I’ve been asked a couple times to make a drawing tutorial. Here it is!

Disclaimer: This is how I draw, it isn’t the only nor necessarily the right way to draw. Be sure tryout the millions of other techniques available on the web in books! Find something comfortable for you. There is always room for improvement.

Y’all, don’t be afraid to diversify the lips you draw!

Next week: The Ears