Facial Proportions

Front

In a typical portrait, how wide is the average human head?

Back

5 eyes wide

Front

In a typical portrait drawing, how far down the face should the eye line be drawn?

Back

1/2 way from the top of the head

Front

In a typical portrait, how wide is the average nose?

Back

1 eye wide

Front

In a typical portrait, this facial feature is normally 2 eye-widths wide and is usually centered below the pupils of the eyes.

Back

Mouth

Front

In a typical portrait, this major feature occupies the top ¼ of the drawing.

Back

Hair

Front

When drawing a portrait, these work together and should always be drawn facing the same direction.

Back

Eyes

Front

When drawing a portrait, the top lip is often initially represented by drawing a mashed letter ___.

Back

M

Front

This facial feature is typically the same length and vertical placement as the nose.

Back

Ears

Front

Facial feature often described as “the window to the soul” that can indicate age, gender, race, and emotional state.

Back

Eyes

Front

When drawing hair, including these will give the illusion of hair shine and direction of growth.

Back

Shadows and Highlights