Login

How to Paint a Face: Understanding Face Planes, Light, and Shadow Made Simple

  • 13 Lessons

Course All levels | Portraits | Procreate Learn to paint the head to create believable portraits with real form and depth 1h 15m

šŸ’” As a club plus member, you get a full access to all my classes and tutorials!

Join here

  • $40

Digital Sketchbooking Set (Procreate Brushes and Papers)

Get it now

Contents

Class Project and Resources
Welcome and Understanding the Basics: How Light and Planes Shape the Face
Inspiration from Old Masters, Current Artists, and My Own Work: What Helped Me Notice and Understand Light in 3D Space
Sketching
From Sketch to Silhouette
From Silhouette to Planes: Side Shadow
From Silhouette to Planes: Facial Features Block-in
From Silhouette to Planes: Softening the Edges
Defining the Facial Features
Face Planes Around the Eyes
Highlights
Creating Softer Value Transitions and Last Details
Summary