Drawing Facial Features/Proportions of the Face

True or False: The shape of the eye is symmetrical like a football.

• True

• False

True or False: The iris (colored part) of the eye is usually partially covered up by the eyelids.

• True

• False

Which lip is typically shaded darker?

• upper lip

• lower lip

• Both are the same.

True or False: When drawing the nose, the outer edges of the nostrils should line up with the inside corners of the eyes (tear ducts).

• True

• False

Where should the eyes be located in relation to the face?

• in the upper third

• in the upper fourth

• in the middle

How many eye widths should you be able to fit between the eyes?

• half of an eye

• one eye

• two eyes

How many eye widths should you be able to fit across the entire width of the face?

• 4

• 5

• 6

• 7

The tops of the ears should line up with the middle of what?

• nose

• eyebrows

• eyes

The outside corners of the mouth should line up with what part of the eyes?

• inside corner

• outside corner

• pupils

Analyze the following face drawing. In regards to facial proportions and placement, what are some mistakes this beginning artist created?

• banana lips, eyebrows too arched

• nose too long, pig nostrils

• eyes too high and symmetrical

• stringy hair and no hairline

• All of these are true.