The loomis method, the reilly abstraction or the asaro head? what is the best way to draw a head?spoiler alert: there is no best way and each head drawing me. The reilly abstraction describes the head differently than the loomis method. instead of being rather technical and focusing on straight construction lines like the loomis method, the reilly method focuses more on rhythm and flow. it shows how all the facial forms connect and kind of „flow“ into each other.
Here is a step by step tutorial for drawing the loomis head. step 1: draw a ball. to begin with the loomis method, we draw a ball to represent the mass of the cranium (the upper part of the skull surrounding the brain that does not include the bones of the jaws). step 2: flatten the sides of the ball. Patreon page if you wish to support me please go to patreon rainwalkerthank you 🙂 about this video. The best ways to learn head construction is to keep practicing it. practice the things you learn often and keep pushing yourself and you will see results. so with that backdrop, let's dig in! practicing the loomis method. the loomis method is explained in detail in andrew loomis’s book, “drawing the head and the hands”. The reilly method tends to result in a more naturalistic and lifelike representation of the subject, capturing the individuality of the model. benefits: helps develop a strong sense of light and form. creates a more dynamic and engaging portrait. allows for greater individuality and expression.
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