Planar Head Portrait Drawing | With Gary Geraths | Otis College of Art and Design

Portrait drawing of a live model's head using a planar head as reference. The planar head shows structural plane changes. Follow the detailed tutorial showing close ups, examples, and tips. Gary Gerath is a professor in the exceptional Foundation Program at Otis College of Art and Design in Los Angeles.
Planar Head Portrait Drawing | With Gary Geraths | Otis College of Art and Design

[@Astrocreep2046]

I can appreciate the opinions of the people below but you all should know that I have taken 2 semesters with this man and his level of knowledge is simply unrivaled. The point of this video is not to draw a laborious photo real portrait (which he can do, believe me) it is to understand the planar shifts in the face so one can convincingly draw this stuff from imagination. This is important for prospective professionals who want to go on and do things like comic books and character design.

[@LottieSue]

The first half is great - I couldn't bear being subject to that music any longer.

[@shannonmb3930]

Gary Geraths is THE best online teacher on blocking...So grateful I found this!

[@weefeatures]

guantanamo bay music

[@InLoveWithMIYAVI]

i dont think i could be in a class like his, he is amazing, this video alone shows that much but i like drawing.. for expression, and creativity this is crazy accurate and scientific, itd ruin art for me

[@ggutu]

where can I get a cast like that? anybody know?

[@Bright-It]

The music is disturbing ...

[@Olecranon89]

I recognize the knowledge that you're utilizing in your procedure and it is good knowledge but I think that your emphasis on precision is hurting your overall design. Your drawings lack rhythm and even though this is a video on structure, I must say that I feel your work lacks structure too, there is too much of an emphasis on the outside contour and not enough on the way the masses are fitting into one another (or wedging together as Bridgman might put it). Just my opinion.

[@EvilAsa93]

@hasaniguy I disagree, learning the science behind anything can really help you expand as an artist. I've always been a "freehand" artist, but recently taking the time to learn the mechanics behind the human body and generally the things around me have really helped. This method looks intimidating and time-consuming, but damn, it's worth it if in the long run you want to express something beautiful.

[@kimbarsegyan]

The results look really stiff and lifeless. There is much more to drawing / painting other than copying all the measurements.

[@chillbuddy4178]

The one part of the instruction I didn't agree with is when the narrator says don't outline the mouth, and then the artist outlines the mouth

[@j.g.goedtke4086]

So hard to think about the information with that music going

[@OtisCollege]

Thank you for your feedback. We will begin creating more tutorials later this year and this information is very helpful.

[@j.g.goedtke4086]

@@OtisCollege cool. Just my ADHD brain trying to survive. I appreciate the reply!

[@ShannOliver]

Just out of curiosity, I visited his website. You have NO idea what you're talking about. My jaw dropped when I saw his figure work. The way he captures the movement and anatomy is astounding. I'm a figure student, and I'd kill to get into this guy's class.

[@jasmindesireeknauer1721]

Love Gary! Super master💕

[@chillbuddy4178]

I enjoyed this but I think it would be better without that very annoying music in the background it really works against concentrating on what we're trying to learn

[@lorenachristianson1908]

What is a Good video to start with? In the beginning you state... we will start this like the others. So, is there one that is better than this for beginners? Very neat video to watch. Thank you.

[@omnesilere]

was not expecting drum and bass. good or bad is your opinion, but respect for it was a bold move.

[@kaimxn]

MALDITOS!

[@tizzlekorea]

I hope he is not the chief representative for your school's life drawing program. I visited his webpage and viewed his work. What I saw seemed to be that of a beginner, then I read his biography and realized that he is the head of life drawing at your school. It seems to be a shame that someone with his ego and lack of understanding for art could hold such an important position.

[@the430movie]

This is more a Scholastic aproach, or studio approach to doing structural drawing... This is just for practice. I agreee about the Howard Sanden comment though. With a few strokes you can make a wonderful rendering!

[@TekkenPlayersVideos]

this kinda thing is more about understanding what youre looking at and how to interpret it in a way that makes for more accurate drawings.

[@FemJesse]

@EraserKneaded I think this is more of an instructional method for people who haven't yet learned to break the face down into shapes, which is a necessary skill when drawing from life. His end result isn't very organic because he's drawing third party from the reference, but the video illustrates how the human face can be broken into planes. This is for a foundation class, after all.

[@Scherzo7]

Excellent analytical approach to drawing. Extremely handy, even for newbies like myself. It would be great if there was a demonstration on how to draw other body parts in similar fashion. I'm struggling with anatomy right now, because the muscles I draw look kind of flat, but it becomes so much easier when you break things into planes.

[@dumpywhite]

@tizzlekorea It just seems to me he focuses too much on trying to copy things exactly rather than interpreting and being able to actually draw.

[@kentuckyfriedplus]

It's a good technical study for when one wants to apply the knowledge to "real" drawings (like the ones shown briefly in the closing seconds of the video).

[@93Hiroko]

@Poypull Im not sure but I have seen him use verathin pencils and various charcoal or pastel pencils. There are a lot of different kinds.

[@ShannOliver]

Stick measurements are not useful with proportions that small on a face. You wouldn't use stick measurements for anything that small. For this, you would take measurements exactly how he's suggesting. This is called art with TECHNIQUE, and it's amazing. His other videos are great too. I've taken classes with masters, and every technique he demos in his videos are spot on.

[@MajorTom18]

Very useful, thankyou! I've always been envious of those cross hatched portraits because I have trouble discerning distinct planes myself. That planar head is a great reference.

[@andyleearts]

This cast was done by artist John Asaro. You may find it at certain art supply store or contact him. You may google his website.

[@kinoomich]

Кривоглазый киборг.

[@ezcondition]

i'd have to learn like this in school?

[@Djole0]

i love the drum and bass track ! Nice video, thanks!

[@lonemapper]

I would love to study with this guy!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@sduncanfoto]

Gary 's a great artist and teacher

[@poisonsting8404]

@Poypull The kind you draw with lol

[@Poypull]

What pencils is he using I wonder..

[@PHlophe]

howdy lol!

[@vsmKILLAS]

good :)

[@ritamarie5050]

Good Job