Face and features

proportions of the face, reading the template

  • required viewing for all

  • visual literacy--how to read a graph

  • take notes in your own words

  • turn notes into google classroom

proportions of the face: practice with the canon

  • optional viewing: watch this to draw along with me, using the canon to draw a face

  • contour line drawing of face required by all

    • take photo when complete and turn in to google classroom

muscle memory face

  • optional viewing: watch this video if you need additional supports for your contour line drawing

finding facial features in photos

  • optional viewing for everyone--see how the canon is varied in real human features

Parts and pieces of the face: if there is a feature you need help with for the contour line portion of the face, google "outline drawing of _____", put it in noteability, and trace it to building muscle memory. You can also utilize your skills with checking angles, measuring, and using plumb line.

Using proportion instead of a template to draw a face

  • optional viewing. If the template is not working for you, try this approach.

putting it all together: face and features with variety

  • optional viewing--Excellent video for those who want more. If your contour line drawing is done early, watch this for some amazing tips.

how to draw a face with value

how to draw an eye

follow this link to several videos that may be helpful

  • required viewing: draw an eye in value

Link to step by step tutorial

how to draw ears

how to draw a nose

  • required viewing: draw a nose using value

  • required viewing: draw a mouth using value

link to step by step tutorial

how to draw hair

Exaggerating facial features to create something new

required viewing for all: creativity by exaggeration

  • everyone watch

  • everyone creates an exaggerated face

  • upload to google classroom

Combining unlike things to create something new

required viewing for all: creativity by mash up

  • everyone watches the 3 videos

  • everyone creates 2 mash up faces

  • upload each face to google classroom

possible mash ups: face +

  • plant

  • animal

  • bug

  • bizarre bugs

  • inanimate object

  • marine life

Adding value to you being part 1 and 2