Beginner Portrait Drawing E2 | Profile Proportions

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VIDEO DESCRIPTION
How to draw the head or portrait Episode 2: Head in profile.
This is the first of a new series that will focus on providing an introduction to portrait drawing for beginners. This video focuses on drawing the head in profile. Do your best to fix these proportions to memory :-)
Topics of this series will include:
proportion
anatomy
shading
structure
features
gender differences
age differences
drawing the head from imagination
drawing the head in different positions

[@kiranp2325]

AD... I am 66 years old. Never have been taught with such thoroughness and, the sheer determination that we, the students, wholly understand what we are doing. It is a testimony of your enormous patience and eagerness to teach that I am always, humbled and, as yet again,. bow my head to you in gratitude and respect. thank you.

[@jennyturner5849]

Since childhood I had been told that drawing was a God given gift, and as my drawing was awful, I always just admired others. Now at the late age of 52, I have learned that it is a practiced skill, yes, some see and learn quicker than others but in general, we can ALL LEARN to draw. I suppose it is style and ideas that are natural to a person. I have been trying all different tutorials all over the place to learn. Yours are incredibly detailed. I just bought both your books and am waiting with much impatience for them to arrive. I do have whimsical tendencies in my preferences but I am certain, learning realism will be a tremendous help not to mention structure. I hope I am not too late to become accomplished enough in drawing to to feel satisfied with my future pieces.

[@milk6808]

I love how you're always to detailed in explanation yet you don't over simplify and over explain, just perfect for my type of learning.

[@alphonsodunn]

🙂

[@markzart33]

Back at the start of the pandemic, I came across one of your earlier videos and went and bought your book on Amazon. It, no YOU, have helped to make me a better artist, though I still have a long way to go. I think that the fact you are a teacher in your "day job" is a massive help in how you communicate your message. These videos are wonderful, and I look forward to watching more of them.

[@omarlasheen5218]

I don’t even know how to explain how helpful this was. ALL of my questions are answered in TWENTY minutes??????????? Best art teacher

[@bazzer2212]

Alphonso I would like to thank you for your tutorials , I started drawing in January and I learned a lot from watching your tutorials, I am now a first year student in Art and design I started in September . It's never too late to learn I am 41 , thanks again from Ireland ✍👍🏽

[@alphonsodunn]

Wow! Congratulations! So happy to hear of your progress! Please share updates as you go along

[@marcuslee74239]

This is probably the best portraits tutorial I've seen in youtube. Thank you!

[@alphonsodunn]

Thanks

[@madadalyrajabali5236]

I have watched more than dozens of " Portraits for beginners " In all honesty yours is the most helpful. Just want to thank you for making it fun easy, to understand

[@aburgosneely]

Hi Alphonso, I love your channel. I'm 63 years old. I hate that I stopped drawing years ago and now I'm trying to get back to it. When I started watching videos on youtube of various artist I was getting more and more lost and feeling over whelmed. The difference in you and the others is that you tell us the why, when and the how, and you do the best illustrations of the subject matter. Most of the others just tell you the how. Knowing the why and the when is just as important to help us make the dissensions we need to successfully put a proper drawing together. Thanks so much for taking the time to teach us in a way that anyone could understand. And by the way, I am going to purchase your book for sure.

[@alphonsodunn]

Thanks so much : )

[@shadowseer07]

omg this is the best! you always make everything so easy to follow and learn. I've seen a million tutorials for this, but I never understood it until now. thankyou.❤❤❤

[@alphonsodunn]

very welcome : )

[@rafaarmi5087]

I have the same opinion. Maybe the best tutorial for drawing the head.

[@srinivasaraomagi7354]

lession is very INteresting sir

[@adilariasat9437]

Yes, grateful 💐

[@ArtPro00]

Your channel is simply the best in YT!

[@dentrodelugar]

yeah, I agree! (your channel also is quite good ;)

[@alphonsodunn]

Thanks so much! : )

[@imbored23507]

Is it weird to say, you are in my top 5 of teachers that I have had. The way you explain things...

[@alphonsodunn]

Thanks so much! : )

[@birdvatcher7424]

these videos are teaching more than meets the eye. instead of diving into complex 3d planes for the head, you already grasp a strong sense of where the planar edges are, specifically for the lips. your beginner-oriented tutorials offer wonderful guidance and i can't wait to improve so i can see what your more advanced ones have to offer.

[@DG-mv6zw]

Brilliant mix of anatomy, art and technique. Rarely do you find such a clear, methodical, concise approach that's so we'll presented. Thanks Alphonso. There is hope for lesser mortals like me.👍

[@hollander04]

It's not overstretching a hyperbole when I say that the world would be a better place with teachers like you! Thanks a million for sharing your skills and knowledge in such straightforward and easy to grasp way...​ that's what teaching should be all about.

[@casalindaphoto]

I've watched a few of your videos now. My attention has a tendency to wander if the information isn't coming fast enough, which I experience a little bit with your videos; however, I make myself be patience and I sit and I watch. Your videos are so worth it and I'm extremely grateful that youtube has deigned to offer up yours to me (probably because I'm looking at more drawing videos rather than painting videos). I've learned so much from your examples and explanations. I have now subscribed. Thank you for sharing your talent for teaching with all of us.

[@nkosiakinlabi3135]

Man I really appreciate you taking time out to help us become better in our craft. I'm actually learning more from you than from my teacher. I only wish I'd stumble upon you before paying for a class.

[@sallyli7118]

This is a lesson that money can't buy. Thank you very much for your sincerity.

[@robertjmontgomery5797]

i have been watching videos for the last month and you summed it up better in 10 minutes. thank you, amazing work

[@johnreynolds6074]

These first two videos are excellent. I look forward to watching the others as I learn to draw in retirement.

[@lanzhans.weiying]

So wonderful.. the way you teach is so amazing, I don't have words to describe how much this have helped me in getting my proportions corrected, my portraits are improving thanks to you!🙇🙇

[@cynthiatollison2145]

I'm 48 years old and just started to draw thank Goodness I found you on you tube in just the first two I've learns so much you have been a great help thank you thank you thank you

[@alphonsodunn]

very very welcome. Glad I could help

[@noelmuncada1610]

Hi Alphonso, I'm Noel Muncada from Philippines. I just wanted to say thank you for your tutorial video on KZbin. It helps me to cope with my depression. And gives me a new skill that I can use on my job as a hairstylist. And I really love the way how you teach, it's really informative and easy to understand. I hope your book may reach Philippines. again thank you so much.

[@maroulio2067]

you are a rare combination- an accomplished artist who can teach basics in an engaging and concise manner- I am using your videos for a 'begin again' review after years of art study and a creative block

[@alphonsodunn]

Thanks much

[@jaymgraf]

Not only did I learn how to draw more precise heads, I also got a science lesson today. The book is aces too. Keep up the good work, man!

[@alphonsodunn]

Thanks so much for supporting it : )

[@ktbecker89]

This was so helpful. I've been doing art for a long time now but was never properly trained. I am seeing so many mistakes I've made along the way. You are so generous for sharing all of your knowledge with us! Also I got your book for pen and ink and I am loving it so far. It has been a very challenging and trying process because you really cannot be a perfectionist and you have to deal with the fact that you can't go back and change it. You are awesome, thanks again for all your wisdom

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[@alphonsodunn]

Thanks so much : )

[@helgacobian2114]

Alphonso Dunn yes !you are the best. The tutorial is so interesting from when you start to the end. All I had to do is to review twice and on my way practicing. ... different faces and of course having your proportions as a starting base.. the rest is up to me!!! Thank you!!!!!

[@alphonsodunn]

very welcome! I hope you'll have lots of fun with it

[@hidgik]

What a wonderfully detailed verbal description of the process! Hats off! You are fivemuch.

[@amydekanter6848]

I've enjoyed your videos so much. I know it will take a long, very satisfying time to get through everything and yet I couldn't help myself. I found a bookstore in Malaysia that carries your books and have ordered them. You are a natural teacher. Thank you for sharing your gift with students worldwide.

[@aelhamamy]

I have always hated drawing, but OMG! I can't believe how much I improved after watching just 2 videos! Now I'm always drawing in my free time! My friend didn't believe me when I told him I just learned that for the first time the night before! Thanks a lot man, Thanks a lot for helping me to find a new hobby and love it.

[@alphonsodunn]

Thanks. Glad you find them useful : )

[@MrElvirbajric]

You are a great teacher, and you deserve all the success that comes to you. You inspire me to be better.

[@deborahmason5056]

Thank you so much Alphonso. Your tutorials are very helpful, they are helping me improve my drawing skills. Many thanks, Debbie from Australia.

[@BetterThanNothing]

Wow! Following the front video, the side video is also the best. I assure you that it is the most easy to understand and well-explained video among the videos I have searched so far. Best recommended!!!❤️️

[@BATMAN10N]

Thank you...for the free content...this is gold ..and so worth it .....I always re-watch tutorials when drawing anything like a BGM lol

[@jodi4905]

In addition to being a skilled and talented artist, you are quite a gifted teacher! I loved your first two videos in the series, so I just bought your book. Thank you for sharing your gifts on KZbin!

[@tamarakaulitz3062]

Definitely the most helpful of tutorials that I've watched so far. Thank you so much. The way you explained everything made this whole process much simpler. :D

[@alphonsodunn]

Thanks. Glad it helped

[@cairybeltane1750]

Very useful and easy to follow. I think it kinda hits the right spot between being practical enough, so the person can follow along, and actually giving you the general information that than you can learn and apply.

[@lottiefaith6935]

You rock! I am amazed at the effortless way you draw and teach, it just makes sense. I don't think I've watched any of your videos that I've not walked away with an uplifted heart and a sense of anticipation to get back to the drawing board. : ) God Bless you.

[@alphonsodunn]

That's wonderful, thanks so much

[@FruddyG]

Idk if you do it intentionally or subconsciously, but thanks for allowing enough time for us to follow along in our own sketchbooks. You're one of the only ones that I can follow along without pausing it. You give just enough time to write down a quick note / jot down a line, etc. Thanks brother!

[@alphonsodunn]

Very welcome! : )

[@antcbd]

This guy is a wonderful art teacher of drawing the human head--.... I've not yet seen his body drawing instruction but am anxious to consume his entire breath of skill platforms,

[@ladybugger89]

You are amazing!! OMG! I have been sitting hrere for 2hrs struggling on how to do a profile view of a woman and within 40(Because i had to press pause a few times,LOL) i drew a prefect (After several tries..) profile view. Thank you soo much! You are a great teacher!

[@dianeeyres9248]

I found the way you give a model easy to follow I'm hooked.

[@1957DLT]

Another exceptionally informative vid, Alphonso. You have a way of breaking things down and explaining them that is just so easy and sensible that it makes me talk back to your videos "Ohhhh, I get it now! Of course, how did I not see that before" My husband says he knows when I am watching 'my favorite art dude' because I am so dang chatty.

[@alphonsodunn]

LOL thats so cool! I was laughing reading your comment XD

[@caylimaxwell3221]

You're my absolute favorite artist.You break things down and create something from nothing in the most smooth transition ever. Absolutely AMAZING! And your book...all i have to say is, create more of them. I will buy them all!

[@dianecharest8365]

I plan to learn the whole head's body and face off of you. You are an amazing teacher. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

[@annlowe9188]

I really found these guidelines & proportions & simplified drawings of the facial parts so helpful. I slowed it down and replayed it a few times. My faces have looked flat & off. I’m going to go through the whole series. Thanks so much for your help!

[@CKArts6]

I am BLOWN AWAY by your teaching. I’ve been drawing for a couple of years- watched every proportion video on YT. My drawing only slightly look like the person I’m drawing and I can’t figure out why I can’t get it exact. I learned so much here- and it’s not so complicated that I feel like I’m in an anatomy class. I’ve watched the first 3 portrait lessons a number of times and I’m wondering if there is a way to download the vids to my ipad so I have them for reference. Anyway, thank SO very much.

[@kishanpinnamshetty9664]

amazingly explained the lower back quadrant of the head from side view. its so simlyfied. thank you.

[@nunzioturtulici9636]

Thank you! I watched several videos on these topics and found yours are perhaps the best ones. You are great at explaining. Thanks :)

[@helend9715]

I like the way you explaned it. You're a good teacher.

[@alphonsodunn]

Thanks much!

[@JC_inc]

Mya Willms For people to watch, who want to learn how to sketch🤷🏽‍♂️

[@Ram1947S]

You are right.

[@auriejeffery]

You make things easy to understand and remember. I come away from your videos feeling inspired and more confident. You really are an excellent teacher - thanks! :)

[@alphonsodunn]

Thats awesome! Thats what I aim for

[@glenda7921]

Another awesome video. Summary at 27:00 I’ve gone back to over and over.

[@judigibbs]

Thank you! I just followed you and am always so impressed with how simple you make it; plus I learned to use my flat brush just now. AND I love the details that always make your paintings so darn adorable!

[@waneezafaryadwaneeza7204]

Bestest way of explaination that I found here👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@evidenz111]

Watch episode one twice in a row. On this the next day. Broken this down really well. I feel More confident after watching this

[@glenorourke2823]

Wow absolutely excellent. Hooked !!! Mad drawing skills that I can have a crack at. Brilliant stuff.

[@esambeirouty1519]

wow ! should of seen that 10 years ago ! that would of made a huge difference !! ive seen many tutorials !! none of them stick in my mind like those do ! just solved many issues that i didnt know how to fix !! THANKS ALOTTTTT !! easy and simple

[@alphonsodunn]

No worries! Glad I could help

[@josephspiteri6178]

Esam Beirouty, I should have seen this THIRTY years ago. Three cheers for Alphonso, I say.

[@monikarak6286]

Thank you very much for your lessons. Even though my English is not the best - I understand everything! You are a great teacher.

[@eduardomonteiro6863]

Thank you😁 I watched the first video and now I can draw a front view easily. I'll practice a lot so I can draw in this new way too... again thank you so much ❤

[@alocin110]

Thank you Alphonso, excellent presentation, skills, tips, and good demonstration. You are a born-teacher. Thank you.

[@albertgalvez2556]

The gold nuggets you throw in here and there during the process snaps in my head clearly and crisp. Other s leave me all blurred and confused. :)

[@alphonsodunn]

Glad I could help : )

[@laurachavez3230]

I've learned more from him than i have in my art classes ive paid for,everything is explained so perfectly, thank you so much!

[@alphonsodunn]

Sometimes unfortunately people teach the way they've been taught. But I'm glad I can help : )

[@jimdastory4161]

Mate , you are amazing. Thank you for the all things you do and I'm very appreciated. 💛💛👍👍👏👏

[@imjelo]

Excellent instructions for both fron and side view portrait. Very inspiring. My father who was an artist also recommended the book by Andrew Loomis to hos students. Speaking of books, I also purchased your, well my sister in the US did it for me. She'll be sending it to me once she get it.

[@mdz0739]

Thank you so much! You are an excellent teacher. Best tutorials I’ve found on portrait drawing.

[@aguatemalachavez]

This is one of the most detailed tutorials on portraits I have seen. Simply wonderful!! Thank you so much Alphonso!!

[@alphonsodunn]

Thanks! Glad you found it useful : )

[@ronrussman6329]

Best explanation of drawing a profile I've seen. You make it so much easier. Drawing portraits is my "I can't do it" thing!

[@edgarascernikas2238]

I was drawing vehicles and machinery for a long time and always wanted to learn how to draw human anatomy things. This video series helped a lot to develop a very informative approach for head drawing. Thank you a lot Alphonso! :)

[@alphonsodunn]

Very welcome : )

[@Lostpanda123]

You are a great tutor! It's so much easier to learn from these videos than a book! Thanks for sharing your experience.

[@alphonsodunn]

Thanks. Yeah, we all learn in different ways

[@gourdsbyjm]

This is the best explanation I have heard on the profile of the head. I've seen the divisions before but they only somewhat made sense. You are definitely a great teacher and I can tell you are very enthusiastic about what you teach. My major was art in college (many years ago), I never had an instructor teach like you do. Thank you for sharing your knowledge so freely with others. I am so glad I ran across you on youtube. I have already ordered your book and I am looking forward to its arrival. J Manning

[@alphonsodunn]

Thanks alot and thanks so much for supporting my book : )

[@slicktalkproductions]

Fantastic explanations!!!! Might be the best one I’ve seen yet!!!

[@bernadettevandormael5535]

You are probably one of thé best teacher I see 👍

[@christophernorman8127]

A ton of hard work and expertise gone into this and one of the best drawing instructors that I have found on utube.. ... Thank you. ...Will buy book when The Credit Controller (aka Wife) approves.

[@Jana2WorldsArt]

Wow I watched many tutorials like this but this was the best because you actually gave us directions and shapes to follow thanks !

[@alphonsodunn]

Glad I could help : )

[@FruddyG]

Wow, once I know the 'typical' proportions, replicating faces from reference photos is a piece of cake. Big up man

[@alphonsodunn]

Yup!

[@LetitiaCollins]

Another great tutorial! So easy to understand and follow!!

[@alphonsodunn]

+LetitiaCollins thanks

[@SteviePaints]

Excellent video, as usual. I especially like your explanation of the skull and the neck - very helpful! Thank you, Alphonso.

[@alphonsodunn]

Very welcome 🙏

[@AnechkaMamushka]

One of the best tutorials I've ever seen. Thank you so much! :-D

[@alphonsodunn]

Very welcome

[@dsan05]

bought his book after watching the last video. This is awesome. Many thanks, Sir! Many thanks!

[@malahamavet]

I always struggle whith profiles but this ex0lained it so well I want to try it right now! I just love your channel

[@rockymontana1]

Thanks Alphonso ,Another great video.I learn so much from you and just think I wanted to go to art school,I don't see any reason to do that after watching you for over a year and using your bOOks.Thanks again....

[@patricksmith7470]

Helpful. Precise and concise. Love your book. I am looking forward to another Portrait Drawing E3. 3/4 view hopefully. I agree with another viewer who thinks you should be President. Thanks.

[@alphonsodunn]

Lol glad you enjoyed it

[@artshahaf3467]

Thank you Alphonso, it is a great lesson for me as a beginer.your direction is very clear.thanks again.

[@djinndjinn21]

You are a brilliant instructor. Thank you!

[@rarahimah]

i am so excited because now i can go ahead and finally draw humans without wasting half of my eraser each time trying to figure out what went wrong. you are a great teacher. if you taught me art when i was still a student, i'd be making money off my art by now. 😂

[@alphonsodunn]

Thanks much! Its never too late my friend

[@rockymontana1]

Thanks again alphonso,Your drawings and your direction always help me out and to understand the construct of humans,and thanks for writing your book.I think it's great and use it all the time.I am very proud and happy to have it in my library.

[@alphonsodunn]

Thanks so much for supporting it! That means so much to know you feel that way about it : ))))

[@JOE-bm9oq]

Legit was struggling to find any video that talked in depth the proportions of the head in profile view, this is the only video I've ever found that does it justice.

[@alphonsodunn]

Thanks

[@panta2609]

Very educating and entertaining video! I like when you combine drawing and anatomy, so that you can learn while you draw.

[@alphonsodunn]

Glad you find jt useful

[@carmenmamo8326]

Fantastic explanation. I will be seeing it over again and follow your links re portraiture. Thank you

[@lisamaier9984]

I am still practicing and I have gotten so much better since using your method. :) I think you have a "lifer" viewer" lol. I am leaving your links from all your tutorials in a drawing group I have with over 4,000 individuals. I know this will help them as well. Thank you so much !

[@alphonsodunn]

Thanks so much!

[@ramesharts]

Thanks for all these wonderful tutorials. Easy to follow and encouraging, unlike most others which are intimidating.

[@alphonsodunn]

Thanks. Thats how I want them to be.

[@vivekvyas27]

It's really really really informative

[@alphonsodunn]

🙏🙏🙏

[@chapter1o1]

Got the book inspired by your tutorials. Many thanks.

[@aniaggarwal]

Thanks, your way of teaching is very simple,one can understand very easily.

[@radhikavaghela1595]

You are the best. 🙌 thank you so much for your great teachings

[@atsu8344]

Thanks you are the best teacher ever. I’m going to buy your books

[@alanyoung9200]

AMAZEING INSTRUCTION ALPHONSO. GOING TO GET MY PENCILS OUT RIGHT NOW, THANKS SO MUCH

[@alphonsodunn]

Thats the type of response I hope for

[@alanyoung9200]

just love your style of teaching so laid back you take your time that's what I like as am not a quick learner

[@franciscojgamboa8176]

I love the way you explained everything congrats you are very clear person on what you speeches my whole respect and admiration about you Francisco see yah

[@kevsartplus]

Thanks for this masterclass. Most informative and useful.