How to Draw a "Realistic" Manga Face in Profile [HTD Video #14]

[@JODA93]

I believe the reason why many fail to make progress (not directing this toward anyone) is the misconception of progress rate. Many believe that an experienced artist can whip up a drawing in a matter of seconds and although it may be true, it does not mean one would do that with every drawing. Whenever I draw something, I take my time. Failure to exercise patience will cause someone to neglect, not the knowledge, but to cultivate patience.

[@markcrilley]

JODA9395 I agree-- patience is the key.

[@jarrodthekidder1]

Thanks again Mark, super helpful. I wanted to mention, please don't ever hesitate making guidelines or apologizing for doing so. They are EXTREMELY helpful for someone like me who is learning the fundamentals of where to places lines, in a variety of angles. Thanks again man, I'm currently binge watching all your manga people videos and drawing along side you. I can see myself improving, which is very exciting.

[@markcrilley]

+Jarrod Kidder Thank you Jarrod :)

[@thefinaloblivion]

I watched this video and drew a face a few years back. today i am proud to tell random strangers that this time my face actually looks pretty sweet. Its an awesome feeling when you finally look back and see how far you have come. Thanks Mark Crilley!

[@bayleighpashance3700]

I just LOVE your drawings!! You doing them step by step really helps, and I'm enjoying doing them

[@Flickermaus]

if people spent less time posting messages about how they can't draw, they'd probably have more time to actually LEARN what this brilliant guy is trying to teach. I have to say, I really appretiate that you take the time to post these video's, they are quite educational and fun to watch. extra credit for leaving in the bits you re-did, its good for a student to learn to see those mistakes and how to correct them :)

[@jkvasn]

I've been watching your videos for a while now but tonight's the first time I actually sat down with a pad and pencil to follow along to learn something and apply it - definitely seeing results! Thanks so much for making these videos! I've always wanted to be able to draw this kind of stuff and you make learning it easier and comprehensive.

[@d3v1llad1sc3wl]

When i followed this tutorial I drew the most amazing face ever. Then I forgot how to do it so I'm back again. Thank you for putting in the time to make this, it's been 100% helpful and informative.

[@robinoxfeld740]

Hello, I'm a new sub, This is my first attempt at drawing a Manga Man. I found this video very helpful. I was drawing along and then you went to time lapse so I am lost. I am going to keep working on the beginning of the drawing that I have now. I wish this could have been done in parts so that I could have continued to follow you step by step, but I do so appreciate that you have this available free of charge so I won't complain. Thank you very much for your help.

[@cindyd.7582]

Wow that's really good Robin 🌟🌟🌟

[@robinoxfeld740]

That's the artist on the video Cindy D.

[@robinoxfeld740]

I'm working on drawing that.

[@cindyd.7582]

Amazing!! I'm so impressed 😀

[@robinoxfeld740]

***** It's a lot harder then it looks, but I'm still practising.

[@Schokotierkoepfer]

you are the only guy who really wants to teach others how to draw manga most of the people do that so fast and in the end you are just confused... basicaly they don´t want to teach you they just want to show how "awsome" they can draw and you really care about us and I want to say thaks for that :D

[@paulw86]

i just started following your videos and i must say "i appreciate very much that you go through the format of where to put the lines before you start drawing". i love your work :)

[@Onthegoart7790]

As I said in a previous comment on your inking video, You the MAN! I like the fact that you erase because it reminds me that you are still human lol! Though you're not erasing because of mistakes, its more of just dimming down your drawing to make it that much more perfect. Jim Lee used to be my favorite artist, but my style of drawing leans more to a manga. Which has made you my favorite artist and you take the time to teach us wannabe's some professional techniques. Thank-you Mark =)

[@SonovaDragon]

I caught a break this summer, and I'm ready to get back to your tutorials.

[@mikeyjoshy]

I don't find the guidelines boring at all, I love them!!! You can use them in different faces that you draw, please DO elaborate on them!

[@BOB007999]

Best Part : 00:01 to 10:28 The profile face result look awesome ! Thanks for all your good "How to Draw" videos :)

[@questionmark14]

Mark YOU inspire me, I have been gollowing your vids for a long time and I will order your books miki falls and brodie's ghost because your awesome. Keep up the amazing work man!

[@acdcod101]

YOU ARE ONE OF THE BEST TEACHERS ON THE WHOLE WEB THANKS.

[@AmarsRevenge]

Mark, you rock buddy! I'm sketching along and loving it

[@Grant.Tatum98]

Mark! Thank you a lot. with a few hours of practice I drew something similar while watching this video as reference. I haven't been able to draw with pencil and paper, since i learned to draw using a drawing tablet. I asked a few friends who are currently attending college And said it looked great. Cheers!

[@zkittyz]

@axelsandi It's a black Prismacolor colored pencil. He mentions it on his channel. I replied since I figured Mark would be too busy :P

[@D4PPZ456]

i really want to thank you for taking the time to teach us all the things you do they are really helpful in everyway

[@sUXXXable]

and of course he will be back with another one..... REAL soon ^^ awesome vid love ur drawings!

[@0425ml]

I have been trying to draw a decent profile for the last week and stumbled upon this this has been very helpful. Thank you.

[@95A1140]

OMG! Mark Crilley has How to Draw Manga vids in Comcast OnDemand. I freaked when I saw that they had them. Wow. Mark you sure are gaining popularity, I'm so proud of you and really grateful of your instrumental vids. Anyway, since I've watched your vids you helped me find and develop my style and I couldn't be more honored than to saying thank you, Mark, oh great swami. Keep up the awesome work! I really hope you get an anime, you really deserve it. And I'll be sure to buy Brody's Ghost ASAP.

[@smosh1963]

@Perryshotter he said it's just a regular ticonderoga #2 pencil, i think he just uses it for basic stuff and then uses the prismacolor one for darkening the lines.

[@Gaara10032]

I have to say when you started drawing this face in profile i was thinking it looked amateurish but i was amazed after you out lined it in black it is very cool and i should look at the big picture more off ton huh your one of the bests Mark.

[@holobalobalo]

Norihiro Yagi does this really well in Claymore imo. It's amazing how different he can make characters look just by the shape of half of their mouths.

[@SakuraSan101]

You're using a Ticonderoga pencil. I

[@zkittyz]

I just ordered Brody's Ghost from Amazon! I can't wait to read it!!! Great tutorial!

[@LiveStyleGaming]

I recently found your channel, and after a few videos I purchased your "Mastering Manga" book from Amazon. I was good years ago in high school at art, not great but good. I recently really wanted to get into Manga art and knew I needed some advice to get the art skills back. While I'm waiting for it to arrive, I've been doodling and I can already see a tiny bit of skill returning! These videos are great, and I'm sure the book will be just as awesome :)

[@_korbo_]

You always manage to make everything look so easy. How I envy you.

[@jonedwards6193]

I've been looking for tutorials on how to draw manga and so far this tutorial is the best. Tnx dude!!!

[@Iamconfusednow]

I did not know you owned an eraser. It always amazes me how you can draw the outline of a face perfect in one try. Normally I end up erasing my face outline 4 times before I am satisfied. Great vids and keep it up ^_^ I hope to see another one "Real soon!"

[@ShinChanJoe]

been working on a profile sketches for days but each one was there was something wrong. The face I was trying to draw wasn't overly masculine like the one you were drawing but I wanted to get some tips and just that one line you had to place the ear was like a light bulb going off in my head! Once I started adding that to my own guild lines everything came into place like tetris! Again you've helped me out. If I had the cash I'd get your mastering manga book right now! and the other mangas too

[@shivamuchiha7]

wow you uploaded this on 18 August 2010 and i am watching this on 18 August 2018, bows down Sensei you are damn fabulous, thank you so much for all of your videos especially drawing Manga ones

[@pierrelouis8852]

I love your inspiration, attitude ,and love how you put details in such a wonderful creation.i love tryout parison for art I will send u my pics

[@therippedlight]

im now doing my final exams for art at school and you have helped me improve so much thank you Mark!!!!!!

[@AAR112008]

It's never "boring", but very informative... and very helpful! Thanks for posting♥

[@loopykay13]

i love how at the end he pauses then say 'real soon' :) and another great video :)

[@heycarolineday]

@allrampage95 It depends on what details you are adding. One rule of art I have always heard (and know from experience) is to quit before you think you're done. Then, come back to the picture the next day, and you will be able to tell if you need the extra detail or not.

[@dragoes9]

i love your videos so much, in fact watching them is the only way i can draw something halfway decent. I was wondering if you could do a video like this one on drawing a face in profile and then do the same character from the front just so we can learn how to make the same character's face in both views.

[@Invany]

Thank you mark i have some new inspiration to going to draw again, i did quit a long time a go and i gona try it again . I hope to see your next video very soon i'm looking up to it.

[@Collibudz]

dear mark crilley, You are a fantastic artist.Everyone knows that you are.You are very popular for your manga like brody's ghost and the miki falls series,and i am asking you to show us a video on how you make your fantastic manga.

[@andreeailicea1249]

thanks so much for this video! i'm kind of a beginner in drawing, with actually studying it and learning techniques that is. Anyway, you are really great help in my understanding what i'm doing and how to do it better. thanks a lot!

[@giacomo7855]

your videos are spectacular! as I watch more and more, I can see my art skills improving! thank you!

[@sidotheindian]

Thank you so much for making this video.Today I created my first profile thanks to you.I added a mean scar, a goatee a different hairstyle and an ear piercing.And he is looking pretty badass. Thank you :D

[@bolaa.5655]

Could you do a tutorial on shading/cross hatching that you did for under the chin and the cheekbone.

[@imwithstupid243]

i got my copy of brody's ghost in the mail today! it was pretty awesome, looking forward to book 2

[@GRex7777]

Great, now I want candy corn! XD And don't worry about keeping your videos short, as long as you're showing how to draw something, go as long as you want! BTW, I ordered a copy of Brody's Ghost last week, and it should get to me Monday! YAY!

[@ocifferk]

Very nice drawing!!!!! Please make a video on how to draw realistic people in action (Like a sword fight or shootout) I noticed you draw alot of close ups. What about from a medium distance like 20ft?

[@MIKEL06516]

another amazing video by mark crilley !!!! and dont worry about the guide lines there are very useful to me and i am sure everyone else i look forward to your next video!!!! BTW i usely dont read at all and when i do it isnt manga i have never even read a sentence in one of the books i just love drawing thats how i found u so i am going to check out ur book brodys ghost and it will be my very first manga book to read so i am very excited

[@Nani17CR7]

That is next level, my mouth literaly dropped when i whitnessed this masterpiece!

[@vuoristopuro]

I gotta say that I love your videos and I find them very helpful and inspiring! I would like to see the same "How to draw a 'realistic' manga face in profile" but a female version! (I think it would clearly show differences between male and female face-structures which is the thing I'm struggling with)... (ps. and not the usual "innocent girl" kinda face, but serious/noble female face would be cool to see!)

[@missheidiknows]

Hey Mark! Just got done reading your book, Miki Falls and I LOVE IT!!! And thought I'd drop by and tell you and also ask if you could maybe do a tutorial and how to drawk side views of manga faces and stuff? Cuz that would be really helpful!

[@GarnetLynne]

Thank you so much. I love to see others work. It inspires me to achieve more.

[@kranthiy2k10]

simply superb... all ur drawings will b too gud. even i did dis manga face while watchin dis video and it came too gud...

[@Chellz801]

I think the chin is fine. I wish he would do a tutorial on feet and hands. That's always tricky. Also one with poses would be greatly appreciated. Great vid as always Mark! Thanks!

[@Artillerytactics]

@Chrryface y'know, he says in other videos that you can always just ask the clerk if you can special order his books or something like that. hope that might help in any way. :)

[@xXxBladeStormxXx]

@cioccolata94 As he has repeated several times before, he uses a dixon ticonderoga. And he has also repeated several times before that he strongly believes in letting every individual chose his own tool as it doesn't matter much whatever pencil you use.

[@Strichnine19]

I will buy a copy of brody's ghost. Your artistic guidence is very appreciated. Thanks for making these videos.

[@chewyjb]

great video and love how you brake things down to get a great image!

[@PandaChan164]

You did it again. .xD at the beginning I was going "Oh. .I don't think this ones gonna turn out as good as the others" and I watched the worse it looked yet at the end I was going "Well hell. .thats amazing.. " Good vid :)

[@xXZudoXx]

the whole face has planes, starting at the forehead it's an 'up' plane, the spot where the nasal bone is a 'down' plane, and continuous, the whole body alternates planes really.

[@MrSubsonicc]

if you dont mind i would like a GUIDE LINES tutorial cause im just starting and i need as much help as i can get and you are one of the best on the net AKA learn from the best-be the best

[@logan4179]

@bucketofnothing Skill definitely helps to "pull it off." There's no reason to be so contrary and argue about semantics. I wasn't meaning anything negative towards Mark Crilley. I love his videos. I was just remarking that it's amazing how he goes from those unappealing and awkward-looking scribbles to something that looks so unexpectedly good. Gets me every time. Really shows his experience and skill.

[@shadowcatgc]

Love this! It reminds me of the face profile images in Persona 3/4 during battle.

[@knappe2]

the book looks cool. i like to get a chance to read it to see what its all about. though i'm not much a reader and more a anime on tv fan but i have few mangas and this looks pretty coold of how he dose his charaters

[@sam0m1023]

Thx mark crilley sama!! Do you think you could make a video on legs? I have the hardest time with legs!

[@mjakiramabon]

mark im happy u made this vid u just made my day

[@pctrixiesheb]

Great video Mark, but I was wondering do you think you could two realistic manga characters in combat? I think that would be really cool. thnx!

[@janycasterling5985]

your tutorials help me a lot keep up the good work and can't wait 2 see more

[@Sharly48625]

I love how you say 'and I'll be back with another one....real soon!'

[@StingRazor02]

Just bought Brody's Ghost! Cant wait for the 2nd volume! and ty for the video!

[@Scorpio1400]

Thank you for this video! I have a hard time making faces proportional in profile view, this helped a lot with the " Boring guide-lines". The guide lines are very useful. Thanks. =]

[@Real_LiamOBryan]

@artboy598 I do agree, although I'm still grateful for the videos with time lapse. I can listen to Mr. Crilley for hours, and I would love it if the videos were longer.

[@unsealinghawk123]

Me and all these other viewers are very honored to be in your presence, "MASTER"

[@hburger1235]

@KabiFunk its a series and u can go to barnes and noble and ask them to order it in that how i got my copy. or go on amazon

[@informyougamer21]

dude im new and i think im gunna buy some of your work cause man i love your guides and as a way to thank you man! :P love the way you draw your eye's/hair im still a lil stuck on just making it off the top of my head but your guides are amazing refrence points thx many MANi-

[@iLUVdalton13]

Man, u r the Master !!!!!!!!!!! I LOOOOVE ALL YOUR DRAWINGS :D

[@dSaDd3nb]

wow!! i always have such a hard time drawing them sideways.. you made it look so easy!!

[@Ankah]

Wow , really realistic ! Mark , it's because of you if I started drawing ! Oh and I wanna know before to buy Brody's Ghost , the full story is in one book , or its a serie ? Thanks to you, and continue in that way, we all love your drawings ! Best , Frenchie KabiFunk.

[@ninjao8]

Im a new subscriber so bare with me...but do you have a video on drawing gloved and gauntlet wearing hands?....hands and feet have always been a huge problem for me and always like the way gloves and boots look on characters....anime/manga in particular

[@Ryzithkay]

QUESTION: Can you do a video on how to draw a realistic "short haired" guy? ..kinda as short as Guts from Berserk but maybe a tad bit shorter. Thankyou

[@Thetwilightbeatles]

Mark, your drawings are stunning! Could you do realistic tutorials on somewhat unusual angles of heads xD I now it sounds odd, but something other than head on, profile and three quarters(:

[@logan4179]

Wow, at the beginning with all the guidelines that looked like complete crap but I've gotta say, it came together really nicely at the end. Not sure how he always pulls that off.

[@Taimoorabdullah]

it would be awesome if u make make a video on drawing Neck, ear, in different poses cuz i cant get the shapes and shading correct

[@miah022]

Great vids, you have gotten me back into drawing, keep up the good work

[@999Hasan]

Can you make a video in sections (part 1, part 2 etc.) of the same character with no time lapsing because it's quite hard to draw it without seeing how you drew it. Thanks :)

[@PerlitaHabanera]

You're the best teacher I ever had !

[@MichaelSHartman]

Really appreciated your proportions. I'm drawing when I can. Zanila: hang in there. Leonardo da Vinci was a lefty. Try right to left. :)

[@TheHelmis]

it looks rly good!!! and ive just ordered brodys ghost cant wait to get it ;D

[@kateelynn97]

I recently got very into Bleach (both the manga and the anime) Nice video! I have some trouble drawing accessories, like jewelry, belts, swords, etc. Could you do a tutorial on that please? Thank you for making these videos! :)

[@sapphyra]

SO MANY GUIDELINES! In all seriousness this is helpful, profile drawings have always been trouble for me.

[@BLUEGAMEBOY95]

Awsome work. Hope to be a great manga artist like you one day.

[@Top89pi10]

could you do a tutorial about drawing ears? love your videos btw

[@RedhairRouquine]

you're an awesome guy! i love your videos sooo much!! keep up the good work :D

[@badrel2770]

Is this way can be genera,i mean we can use it while drawing a whole body?and with mastering the ways you provided us to draw faces we can be pro at drawing full bodies?

[@eemiaj97]

can you do a curly hair video like softish curls more realistic than the one you did?

[@Lunitik415]

local book store just now has Miki Falls in stock. it's going to take forever for Brody's Ghost to get here.

[@sergio.vargas444]

Great job as always Mark!

[@suesturges1855]

Please do more realist drawings. Like an older clean cut guy with messy but shorter white hair. When he grew it out it got curly. Also how do you draw a realistic snowman. I'm having a little trouble drawing white things, like the white hair and snow man, realistically! Thank you