How to Draw the HEAD and FACE - REILLY METHOD 3/4 View - Art Tutorial

[@Ronno4691]

Thank you for this. Using the Reilly Method/Abstraction has really helped me draw faces without reference. Even WITH reference, I struggled to draw a believable looking face! As a frustrated comic book artist, the Reilly method is my preferred method and I'd always wondered why there were no three quarter head profile lessons anywhere. This tutorial is perfect!

[@ArtbyGalen]

Honestly, that's the exact reason that I made the video. I couldn't find a single tutorial on how to do it, so i practiced it enough to be able to do this tutorial, with the hopes of providing an informative resource. I'm so glad you found it useful!

[@75patate]

Hello, first sorry for my poor english, i wanted to tell you, thank you a lot for this tutorial, we got face from face and 3/4 view, could you make video for side view? :) with explanations :) thank again

[@ArtbyGalen]

Greg, hey :) I'm working on that one! Stay tuned!

[@75patate]

haha, nice. Thank a lot for your channel very helpful. it's watched from Paris :D

[@Moneyaddthenmultiply]

There haven't been good tutorials on this for awhile. It's annoying. Nobody can really teach it well. Other than this method. It just takes brutal years of repetition.

[@learningsomethingnew8688]

I've tried the Loomis method, but my eyes weren't always in proportion, but ever since I've found out about this Reilly method, drawing faces got so much easier. Thanks alot.

[@lauriemerrill7180]

Thank you so much for your patient step by step instructions. As you said I couldn’t really find a decent tutorial on the Reilly Method. Also thank you for just teaching and not talk talk talking about everything under the sun like some instructors.

[@SamanthaNelson-sw5hb]

I frickin loved it and the way you take a second to explain and describe the placement of the guideline or the purpose for the guideline was very helpful and really helped to remember and just understand... I think you're videos have been the most helpful and I been using KZbin to learn how to draw for about 8 months and I take about 3 to 4 hours out of each and every day to practice so im sure you can imagine how many videos I've watched.. so thank you very much.. for being awsome... YOU ROCK!!

[@Moneyaddthenmultiply]

For practice I'd recommend getting a styrofoam ball and cutting off the sides and putting on a simple clay nose wedge and just draw it from all angles over and over again until you go insane.

[@PopeRichardConwayIII]

after watching virtually every single Reilly Method video on youtube i can confirm that you are objectively the best drawing instructor on this platform. not up for debate, if you disagree you are wrong sorry

[@rmderon]

For over a year now I struggled on the Loomis and Reilly method only to give up on both of them. Your videos have finally enabled me to understand the Reilly method and use it successfully. Thank you so much for sharing and describing it in a way that it can be understood. From now on I will always use the Reilly method.

[@geog1388]

GREAT!!!! I had been struggling with human heads. Thank you, this puts me on the right track .

[@ali1190]

Thank you, thank you, thank you! I am a self-taught amateur painter and the one thing I like most to paint is portraits. I was struggling with getting the symmetry right and the Loomis method seemed lame to me (not intending to offend anyone) and I was getting worse results than no method. Now, with Reilley, I get better symmetry. And your video was very clear how to do it. Thanks!!!!

[@rakijaa]

This is an extremely helpful tutorial. I've struggled with facial proportions and this helps so much, especially for a 3/4th view. It's hard finding specific angle references so I find learning this will help me draw without a need of those types of angle references. Thank you!

[@mikibishop1516]

oh man, thank you. I studied the Reilly Method for the figure with Fogarty at the Art Students League a long time ago, but we never covered the face. Years ago online I tried to find anything on the Reilly method and had a really hard time. I knew it was a great method and wanted to study a Reilly face. No one covers the side view it seems online so I really appreciate this. I had trouble with what seems to be more guesswork on the side view because I wanted the divisions to correspond exactly. Thank you for making it clear that there is some bit of these angles that must be done with some amount of 3D intuition. I would have had a lot of trouble otherwise since the forward view is so specific. Thank you again so much. This was clear and you didn't labor over it and make it tedious. I was able to follow both front and side views that you've taught here. I am going to look up your art now! You have my gratitude.

[@philippebegingarti4307]

Thank you so much. Loomis emphasizes the importance of learning planes and basically throws a picture of an "Asaro head" at you in his book and says we should learn this and commit it to memory... But it's so hard to do so without a reference. The Reilly Method really solves this issue for me. Thanks, now I know how to tackle this phase in my learning

[@SpookyGroovyPolitoCatMum]

I'm actually watching this while sitting in line to pick up some kids from school. And then we're all going to and after school art music and bible program that I get to share artistic things. The squirts I'm picking up are too little for this, but the middle schoolers are definitely not. And it will be very helpful. Of course that the first video contrasting the Reilly with the Loomis is fantastic as well I've always found Loomis to be two limiting and have always had a hard time drawing faces. But after I saw your first video on the Reilly method, I'm excited to actually start working on the one thing I've been really really bad at and I'm practiced in over decades. Many thanks and I will be looking at your other videos as well

[@lisamaier9984]

Thank you so much for putting together a tutorial on the 3/4 angle of The Reilly Methode. I love the way in which you go slow enough for me to draw at the same time. I have struggled so much with drawing accurate faces but for some reason, I can remember the step in this method and I am so excited.

[@Emjaybee_]

This is such an awesome tutorial. Straight to the point, quick, and an amazingly proportionate outcome!

[@michaelbachandersen]

Wow this is just so helpful. It really makes you wanna dig into this method.

[@RamachandraAcharya-f7g]

Very Useful. Never Imagined (when i went thro your video of Reilly Method ) that there could be a 3/4 view. Thank you

[@chrysart7429]

The best Reilly Method tutorial on 3/4 view. Thank you.

[@StogieFarts]

I appreciate you taking the time to do this. You'll see that I try to use the Reilly abstraction a lot in the art videos on my channel, but even I will still try to brush up on my skills and learn new things. So thanks for the video, and keep up the good work! - Jeff

[@richardkleinschmidt2343]

Galen... Thanks, I found the Reilly Method Face to be helpful. Your teaching style Rocks! This 3/4 view is valuable info.

[@saraht4973]

Yes incredibly helpful. I will be looking at this demo often.

[@tinabosco57]

Thank your videos are really helping me with proportions.

[@davidtate9534]

Great lesson thank you very much. I'm just starting out and was able to draw a reasonable looking face from your vid.

[@judihopewell7148]

I have adopted this method for portrait painting in the grisaille stage as well as drawing. It definitely helps get the balance but does not address likeness which is often where the person differs from the perfect often in the jaw area and eye shapes...i don’t find it too advanced and if you develop the reilly method theory further i would welcome another view or two. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@angeliccrocker1575]

Thank u for sharing. I am a beginner, trying to learn the ins and outs of sketching. This helped me a lot.

[@foxygreenwood5264]

So useful and wonderfully explained. You go at exactly the right pace for me, not too slow, not too rushed. Brilliant, I have been following a few of your videos. :)

[@ArtbyGalen]

thank you so much! I'm glad you found them helpful!

[@liisale8994]

Thank you Galen! wonderful information and really happy that I have found your Tutorials !

[@sechabatledima6816]

Thank you, this is thee best video on the method online that I've come across

[@BayesRules]

Thank you very much. this is really useful. You might also want to check the position of the right eye. It seems a little bit off

[@Moneyaddthenmultiply]

The eye proportions have been the hardest thing whenever I practice faces. Never have gotten it to look right unless I slavishly copy a photo reference to get proportions. Even then it's not that good. Man. It's so goddamn hard.

[@jimmiestewart9833]

Art by Galen Your video on the Reilly method is wonderfully done and has helped me visualize the placements of the facial features aline and connect however I will admit that in order for your well done tutorial, I have to develop with daily pratice. Thank you for the video.

[@ArtbyGalen]

thank you for the kind comment!

[@Germania9]

This is insane! You've actually applied Reilly onto a Loomis head!! Might try this out soon.

[@Germania9]

Btw, is there any way I can contact you for critiques or comments once I've done some portraits?

[@ruudratajczak2240]

Simply the best! thank you so much friend.

[@ScilexGuitar]

Amazing videos on Reilley method! Im gonna be drawing lots of these and Loomis to really get a better graps of the planes and forms of the head

[@case485]

Thanks a ton Galen - i have looked for ever for a step by step of this method. WOuld love to see an example looking up and down.

[@jesperandersson889]

great help! esp for portrait

[@ArtbyGalen]

Sorry for the late upload folks! I had some issues with my computer, but all is well now! :D

[@girishchandrapinge1377]

Thanks for the video. Really liked it as it might solve a lot of problems while shading a face. Thanks again 👍🏻🙏🏻

[@adriennem7685]

Wow, this is incredibly helpful! And the artist is cute too so that helps

[@seemaraturi5178]

Amazing sir and thank you so much

[@ryanjohnston258]

Thank you so much for doing this...currently taking a evening Drawing course and we went over this last class but way to quickly! This and your previous videos were very helpful. Keep up the great videos. Much love man!

[@johanneremillard263]

WoW thank you soooo much it is hard to find a video on this subject, plus this is so well explained so again thank you 🙏🙂❤️

[@NeQoUX]

Great reference, Thx for putting in the effort.

[@MarcLaisneARTVenture]

This is cool man thanks for this

[@glenaw]

Could you show a sketch from beginning to the finished product. I would really like to see it used through the whole process and show how you get to the end. I have tried to find written information, instructions, on how the process is fully done but haven't been able to do so. Do you know of any resources that show the complete process?

[@Leon-pf8gn]

It is very helpful man. Thanks for the video 👍

[@phmc7721]

Great video. That little oval below the nose is called the philtrum.

[@saraht4973]

And we thank you for doing this demo. Very helpful

[@ArtbyGalen]

Thank you. I'm happy that you found it helpful!

[@edenvandervegt1914]

Thank you so much. This is amazing tutorial. I can draw a face but i don't know the basic, i just draw within my imagination. Although it comes out okay . I'm so amazed and excited watching the way you teach . I appreciate it I'm looking forward for your next video.. God Bless you,.🙏

[@artvandelay8830]

I really like It. Thanks a lot for sharing!

[@paulduncan8032]

I have only just seen this video (and the frontal view video) finding them to be extremely helpful. Thank you. ps: the little notch between the mouth and the nose is called the Filtrum though I'm fairly sure you have been told this before now (useless information but hey!)

[@WaSiLLy63]

Again...I appreciate the clarity of information provided in your videos! Thank you Galen! :)

[@sabrinalarson1526]

you explain so well every step . I find your tutorials so helpful and well well done. Thanks so much

[@ArtbyGalen]

Thank you! I'm glad that it was helpful!

[@ninosawbrzostowiecki1892]

This is awesome. Really helps me place the eyes and other features. I always struggled when using the Loomis methodZ.

[@TheMaineSurveyor]

Liked and subscribed! This method is new to me, so it will take a while to refine, but it is very cool! Thank you!

[@mariateresaiarusso1372]

devo esercitarmi molto ma... l'ho trovato molto utile grazie per la tua bellissima lezione

[@FuzzyLogicBaby]

This is genius. Thank you Sir

[@sel1974tattoo]

Awesome like tge info and like ya do digital lol what program are you usingv

[@Morningdovie]

I did it just need a lot more practice but I love it my portraits will look alive ❤️💯

[@DanB]

you're my hero thanks so much :)

[@lesharris6954]

Been trying the Loomis method this looks as if it could be better when I have practiced it it would be great if you could draw all the different planes in a different colour five things up for this

[@heathbarzforpresident]

i love it. thank you

[@ashishjain1891]

Great job

[@AndrewMorgan666]

Thank you, found this inspirational, other than this and Andrew Loomis are there other alternative methods for construction of the head?

[@nashball4329]

What software program do you suggest to practice on like in this video? Also, how do you transfer this drawing to water color paper, pastels or other mediums so I can do life size.? I am allergic to most anything that smells. While I am drawing this sketch, if I were to use water color paper, how would I get rid of all the lines to fill in color? I believe I can follow your directions using the Riley method, but I am a novice. I can follow directions but can’t attend a physical class because I can’t take the smells and need to be home because I am sick with Lupus. I have been told by some well known artists that I am talented, but very little experience but lots of determination. I don’t enjoy a lot of banner with classmates, just the process. Am retired. My dream is to do portraits. Thanks, Ms Nash Ball

[@kyleec3368]

Surprisingly this was easier to draw then the full front Reilly method.

[@ArtbyGalen]

I think the front is easier for most people simple because of how difficult noses can be to draw in 3d space. But if this one was easier for you, then that's awesome! :)

[@StuartwasDrinkell]

Grateful for your lessons. Thank you. Subbed

[@tanalee229]

Your videos are gifts that keep on giving. Much thanks! (Nov 2019)

[@fernwehchronicle]

THANK YOU!

[@muhammedsillah2272]

Thank you so much

[@dallasellsworth248]

Question : is it necessary to draw eyeballs later on ?

[@jeovanniresus2064]

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[@donnam472]

it's great, thank you.

[@kingkyrie6474]

Thanks again for another tutorial i love reilly method

[@efatmansoor4044]

Thank you sir

[@anzatzi]

Galen, good job presenting. My problem with the Reilly abstraction is that is really doesn't focus on cheek bones and brow ridge. This is particularly evident in the 3/4. I do like it for practice as it forces me to draw strong lines. thanks!

[@koreannaturalfarmingcorp1120]

anzatzi which method do u prefer?

[@DutchCreekRanch1]

Thanks!

[@TorstiSuonio]

Thanks! It´s hard to get eyes to be parallel /pairs... This helps..

[@ethanlee5317]

Now that we're a full three years past this video, can you share what kind of brush you're using here?

[@ArtbyGalen]

It's my basic pencil brush that I made. You can get it for free in my Comics Template Pack :) gumroad.com/artbygalen#NWZe Cheers!

[@ethanlee5317]

Art by Galen Thank you!

[@Zorahime29]

can you do a tutorial about drawing the figure using Reilly method

[@karenrichardson6767]

Thank you!!!!

[@amandavanrooyen5112]

Hi I just stumbled onto your video and I just love it!! Do you do children or babies as well?

[@tomsharpe8160]

Great tutorial..! Thanks.

[@barati270]

Thanks a lot

[@allthatjazz4437]

SO MANY CIRCLES! SO MANY LINES! nice video :)

[@Carl_Wheezy]

What I've found helpful is to use a lifesized anatomical model of the human skull on the desk while drawing. The bone structures vary depending on gender so keep that in mind

[@jennyli2679]

Great video and hope have more in the future 🙊

[@animatorOne]

Thank you for this.

[@shivamchandra.0654]

Where do you learned this method plzzz tell .

[@mommamia9604]

Thank you so very much. I have been really struggling with this!

[@moxiephillips9661]

Thank you for your work on these! You’re a natural instructor. One problem I continually am having in my sketches (which began tonight) is that I’m finding my faces, both 3/4 and front, end up far too narrow. Also, on the 3/4 sketches, I can’t seem to get the eyes at the right angle, so the one furthest from camera is...wonky. Though, this is likely a technique issue. Any tips?

[@pptacademy4646]

its verry nice i rreally appriciate

[@MegaGameHunter]

I think the ear should be placed in the further quadrant of side plane... like if you split the side plane with vertical line, then it should be not in bottom left but bottom right quadrant

[@gabbywilliamson76]

This is great! I'm excited to try it

[@Tracks777]

Awesome video,Keep it up!

[@nilsonfaria6362]

Great tutorial!! made my life so much easier! haha

[@kaliafinikaridou153]

Thank you so much for this tutorial it really helped me a lot!!

[@sherifwahba4653]

Much appreciated for your effort, Galen! Thank you! :)

[@darrenalbertson-digitaldus6227]

In "Drawing the Head and Hands", Loomis never struck an arcing line from the the chin to the temple. He specifically noted the cheek protrusion as a major landmark of facial features, and that arcing line delineation could not happen with that cheek protrusion, and he never used curved horizontal section lines on the front of the face.

[@IzikGraphics]

still a very useful video to this date