Anatomy for Portrait Artists, Features of the Skull (Patreon)

The human skull is one of the most important structures for portrait artists to study and understand as it contains many key features that impact the overall appearance of a face. 

In this lecture, we will explore the anatomy of the skull and examine the specific features that play a significant role in creating a lifelike portrait. By the end of this lesson, you will have a comprehensive understanding of the anatomical features of the skull and you will be ready to begin the first practical exercise in this course...

Here are some exercises that will help you to internalize the information in this lecture:

• First of all- TAKE NOTES. It's the best way reinforce lecture info.
• Study Master Portraits: Study master portraits and try to identify the key features of the skull that the artist has emphasized in their work. Analyze how these features contribute to the overall likeness and expression of the subject.
• Illustrations: Sketch illustrations to accompany your notes and reinforce the concepts discussed in the lecture.

Don't forget- you also have access to my SBA official 3D skull model here on Patreon. You can use it for drawing reference or merely to view the skull from any direction:

https://www.patreon.com/posts/3d-skull-male-50374956