This video explores the classic technique for constructing the human head, developed by legendary illustrator Andrew Loomis. The author clearly demonstrates that any complex portrait begins with simple geometric shapes: a sphere and an ellipse. The video demonstrates how to correctly outline the eyebrow line, determine the plane of the temples, and find pivot points that will maintain facial proportions at any tilt or rotation. This is an indispensable foundation for both beginning artists and those looking to structure their knowledge of anatomical drawing.
The Loomis method allows you to construct a head "from the mind," without relying on a specific model, which is critical for illustrators and character designers. The method is based on simplifying complex anatomy into understandable volumes that can be easily rotated in three-dimensional space. Despite being nearly a century old, the method remains the most popular method for teaching portrait drawing worldwide.
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