Draw ANY Head Type with the Loomis Method - Part 2

What happens when the head of the subject you’re drawing doesn’t fit the average proportions? Don’t worry, in this video I’m going to teach you how to adjust the Loomis Head to draw ANY head type! Subscribe to Proko: bit.ly/SubProko
In Part 1 I gave you a general overview of the Loomis Method. In Part 3 I will show you an intuitive approach to using it.
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[@ProkoTV]

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[@daytonagreg8765]

Proko, what exactly are you using as landmarks to identify the center line of front plane? I’m always off. Assuming 3/4 profile, Surface of nose? Base of nose? Center of lips? I’m off for some reason. I wonder if your students ever have that problem. In 3/4 profile, the center of the FRONT PLANE should be the vertical center of the “base of the nose along with the center of lips and between the eyes, right?

[@foodgoodsurat8410]

😂

[@cynthiapam5490]

This is helpful. Mostly with getting rid of same face syndrome

[@ipotatosenpai7002]

Ikr

[@onlyplayaseattacoswiththei9433]

That my problem. I'm great.....w 1 expression 😂

[@ModernMessiah]

Look at pinterest. Screen mirror it on your TV. Draw different faces every time. I drew a vampire girl looking up towards the right today. Great training. The Loomis method really helps with correct proportions.

[@_misatito]

ikrx2

[@pachik0]

Araki needs this

[@MsAnukis]

Watching him draw his son is the most adorable thing in the world

[@sorusoru4128]

I just started youtube, can you support my channel kzbin.info/www/bejne/inOnf4GVYqdjeMk

[@nebulosadeorion2466]

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[@dxshawn532]

Holmessexual

[@jj4052]

@@nebulosadeorion2466 closeted

[@bethanytouhey3209]

As a sufferer of "same face syndrome", this is extremely helpful! Thanks for the vid!

[@sarmistha3950]

What is same face syndrome?

[@nobodycares2901]

mishy L Don’t you have Google?

[@sarmistha3950]

@@nobodycares2901 do you know the meaning of being polite??

[@nobodycares2901]

@@sarmistha3950 yeah, also, welcome to the internet.

[@sarmistha3950]

@@nobodycares2901 i asked that person who commented about the syndrome. Why are you replying??

[@giodoodles5137]

9:20 So much unintentional shade thrown at Tom Hanks 🤣

[@padeltiku]

I bet Proko was smiling the whole time he was drawing his son

[@ProkoTV]

I was

[@me-ry9ee]

:D

[@starsinthesky3053]

@@ProkoTV This is so wholesome

[@jessicap.elizabeth7331]

when he said "i can't help it, it's my son" my heart just melts

[@ipotatosenpai7002]

@@ProkoTV AHAH

[@koothodilabhijithaugustine]

I can't help it.He is my son. -The most honest line of 2018

[@pirateeagleofficial]

Poderkka😂

[@vigneshgirivasan207]

😂😂

[@supercarblonde7076]

Ha ha malayali..😅

[@OhWaker]

Dang, Proko roasting celebrities left and right in this video

[@diahlaeubanks8817]

Oh Waker unfortunately if the shoe fit. Got to roll with it

[@indiakxoxo3170]

Lol 😂

[@epicnora]

Oh Waker xD

[@zaidfergany2065]

he roasted his own son man has no limits💀💀

[@lucassalas1572]

"Maybe I didn't make that forehead big enough"

[@IanVuittonDon]

So far, Proko is one of the only artists I've seen that will describe a method so simply and when you try it yourself, it's actually relatively simple. Thanks so much for the help with these videos!

[@TheEnderFlash]

I've even managed to adapt the Loomis method to the animal heads so it's extremely versatile.

[@ipotatosenpai7002]

Cool, do you have ig?

[@Piddypng]

@@ipotatosenpai7002 I'm wondering the same thing 😂

[@ipotatosenpai7002]

@@Piddypng lol ya, it'd be helpful to see them and study

[@jackson570]

I've managed to also do it :D i.imgur.com/ymUxpHe.png

[@keepyourshoesathedoor]

GamerH2 Thank you 🙏

[@charu9446]

How cute his son is I can't ,my heart melted when he smiled when he saw the photo of his son

[@h3adsh0t2]

saying "you don't have perfect thirds" is the bestt insult ever.

[@GothMoth_exe]

BRAND new artist here and this method is SO cool. I've been following along w a sketchbook, and while I only have faceless models at a variety of angles, there is so much depth in each quick sketch I'm blown away. Never thought I could draw a convincing perspective, but here I am! Still have lots to learn but this was a really fun way to learn something that seems really practical.

[@fertnite1593]

Man god will bless you for bringing us mortals a new video daily. Thanks!

[@helenamarie4337]

allahu akbar! ☝🏽

[@starsinthesky3053]

@@helenamarie4337 *explosion*

[@nonamefound9296]

@@starsinthesky3053 what do you say before dropping a nuclear bomb on people?!

[@starsinthesky3053]

@@nonamefound9296 Allahu akbar

[@nonamefound9296]

@@starsinthesky3053 pretty sure that would be god bless America but whatever

[@ravirishav3842]

Please draw a complete portrait using the method...adding the details like eyes and nose in the right perspective is very difficult so please show how to do that😇

[@pureconfuzion]

@Jesus is God, what the heck does this have to do with portrait drawing

[@MewSakura12]

He has! Check out his original how to draw the head from any angle video :D

[@nika-bx2gl]

@Jesus is God wtf dude?

[@GOURI508]

He designed an Ironman helmet for everyone

[@amingusamongu5]

Whoa

[@Tiziano182]

custom made! haha

[@TheOkGuyOfficial]

😂🤣

[@joelstephenson8017]

💀

[@sabitamahela]

No place for nose

[@omni1452]

You're not a true artist if you don't have a squeaky chair. Very informative video, thank you.

[@dream.fiiend]

Dang, I need to get me one of those!

[@omni1452]

@@dream.fiiend no need, they come with time and experience that you spent on that chair. (any chair)

[@croissaux]

@@omni1452 i sit on the ground :'(

[@ipotatosenpai7002]

@@croissaux I stand

[@liefpandabeertje]

this made me smile ..... sitting on my squeaky chair

[@luchorib]

Proko has a baby face proportion too lol

[@okseo856]

I thought so too.

[@humanbeing1429]

True. His middle proportions are all in one place guarded by the forehead at the top and chin by the bottom

[@santtu6930]

yeah, it's cute in a handsome way :D

[@MrCheesecake1928]

16:25 find the 7 differences. ERROR 404: NOT FOUND

[@samy7342]

@@MrCheesecake1928 awwww I loved that

[@mike.fan4]

11:45 "Maybe I didn't make that forehead big enough" Tom hanks got a 5head

[@bungalogic]

This lesson is timeless a year later ... 10 years from now. Really enjoy your methodology. I’m using this in my drawing and I can already see the difference. It’s improves upon what I knew.

[@chadestioco]

Self-taught artist here. I've studied Loomis a bit for a while now, even adapted his technique into something I find "more natural". But I gotta say, seeing someone else (and a much better artist than me at that) apply Loomis' methods is really (even literally) eye-opening! Thanks for all these videos! :)

[@XxGarouEditsxX]

Hey can i use Loomis method on manga or any type of comic

[@chadestioco]

@@XxGarouEditsxX of course! But as Proko did here, you have to adjust your proportions and landmarks depending on the style you want. In my experience, predictably the eyes take up a huge space while leaving very little for the jaw and cheeks to the point where I could fit all the landmarks inside just the initial sketch circle.

[@XxGarouEditsxX]

@@chadestioco Thank you so much for the information,I thought that Loomis method was only used to draw realistic portraits. I've been an artist for around 5 - 6 months.Anyways a tip for ya! I think if you need any help drawing figures/poses Just search on KZbin DLAS this guy will help you until you become a Master Artist. Anyways Thanks for the help!

[@colleencc7]

I’m a true beginner, and never even heard of the Loomis Head before your videos. I’ve always shied away from any kind of figure drawing because I felt it was too hard, and for “true artists” with actual talent. I decided to finally work on learning the head and face for now (to keep me busy over the long winter ahead) and really appreciate the detail you’ve gone into with your videos. I’m the kind of person who needs to know all the “technical details” and “correct way” of doing things before I can begin to improvise from that. I’d love to know what the next steps are for people like me from here - practice yes, but starting with what?

[@geremietubo1195]

The best way to learn is through experience. You won't learn how to draw by just watching tutorial but it helps you in your drawing.

[@beans9288]

I followed along with a small sketch pad and I can’t believe how much the facial structure in my drawings has improved… Since the planes of the face are so much easier to see in this method, colouring and shading is going to be so much easier too! I haven’t drawn in a while but this has given me the burst of motivation I needed. Thank you so much!

[@truthfilter]

i'm convinced that the loomis method is just a shortcut for already highly skilled artists

[@whoooisv]

Thanks for taking the time to redo these Loomis tutorials and going further in depth with them! I have a better grasp of this method, thanks to you! I've just been aimlessly drawing circles and lines, not really knowing what parts of the face I should be lining them up to. Looking forward to practicing later!

[@xanderyusuf7494]

Really happy, took a lot of years of drawing and I'm trying to get back into it, even before I stopped drawing faces was an issue I had. Really happy when I see you drawing and you do exactly what I'd do 🙂

[@Bubleone1]

I followed you step by step on this one, and I was amazed.. i have most times had children look too old... this has given me so much insight, thank you for sharing your knowledge, I really appreciate it!!

[@hapiiarts7099]

I never been so thankful to a person in my life. I am very thankful for the knowledge that you're giving to us. I just started drawing and this method helps me alot! Hope you and ur family a healthy life!!!

[@mrshashanka]

These nuances, like the centre line going inwards when the jaw opens, etc. is really helpful...Thanks !

[@omniscientmoon77]

I can't thank you enough for making these videos. I've started teaching independent art classes, and this is helping me figure out how to explain these techniques. Thank you so much!! I did take a couple of his books out from the library. I'm going to study them as well, but your videos introduced me to him, so thank you again!!

[@221b-Maker-Street]

I'm wondering why you're are being asked to teach art to _others_ when Andrew Loomis's method isn't even known to you - that hardly seems fair on you - whoever's asked you to step in and teach like this, without the necessary knowledge and experience behind you at least.

[@christinedake1944]

@@221b-Maker-Street I guess you're drunk on gin.

[@dylailahhek8219]

Oh my god dude I’ve been following this series and I can almost draw a perfect circle Practice really makes perfect

[@DiabolicalAngel]

I love your friendly, down to earth explanations- so helpful for seasoned artists and beginners alike! Thank you! :)

[@Anniken961]

HI Proko! I just loved these kind of videos! They are so cool ! I've deal with loomis method for many years but I've found so rigid and hard to follow. I just wants to thank you for this gift. Peace and love, master!

[@1976kinan]

I can't let me self get carried away....ohhh its my sonnnn..lol

[@nicoleisabelvillenabustill5770]

So cute! 😍😊

[@beverleydeeming4427]

You are so bloody gifted in communicating effectively the Loomis Method. Both you and Messer Creations are so straight forward, clear and specific. That's what we need. Many thanks 😉

[@caralu5771]

i love videos of proko like this. Feels like youre doing a 1 on 1 session, and its really heartwarming and entertaining as a plus

[@Nunetoon1]

Thank you proko once again for teaching the basic understanding of the loomis method. You're a wonderful art teacher

[@jebstone4935]

*Featureless Head* Oh yeah! That's Tom Hanks!

[@maxwellsimon4538]

gottem

[@Dream-yq2et]

Jebstone plus every women out there

[@coberrycheesesnek4769]

If only our art teacher had us do this method. It looks much easier than what our teacher made us do. Mrs. Leon, you are my favorite art teacher so far and yet you made us do a harder method.

[@neerbhardwaj06]

This video has completely changed my perspective...now I am bit more confident to take any kind of image for my drawing..I am a beginner and have learnt so many things from your videos... Genuinely Thank-you for your amazing videos🙏🙏❤️❤️

[@natsuki5795]

This helped me alot, cause i had this art contest at school. And i was in second place!

[@ambernelson6982]

Nice good job

[@natsuki5795]

Thx;

[@felathar1985]

gj man! keep it up!

[@abcdefghi2285]

Congratulations!

[@carpediem4508]

Second place is the first looser. Joke, good job! :D

[@blackswandoll]

Proko drawing his son is so wholesome and sweet. That smile! 🥺

[@carpuig]

Proko, thank you very much for including subtitles in the videos, especially Spanish. It helps to understand and integrate many people.

[@D-me-dream-smp]

This was so helpful in approaching how to adapt the method. It was great that you explained how to systematically assess and break down the proportions and placement of different features and translate them to the loomis figure.

[@adamhawks3460]

Sir, you have singlehandedly given me such a boost in my drawings with this method. Thank you so much for sharing this.

[@KooriStyle]

Hi Proko! I saw your older video months ago and I've been enjoying drawing heads using the Loomis method. Thanks for this new series, it's great to learn new tips on this method :D

[@victorthestrange6443]

I really just watched steps one and 2, got on a sketchpad and boom. I actually did it thanks to this channel 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@klara7038]

I've struggled getting my faces to look like very different, tried this method and it really helped thanks :))

[@justice576]

Thank you for giving us a refresh on Loomis' work. Thanks so much

[@marcvonborstel5730]

Finding you today has made my day! Binge watching your videos. Thank you so much for such incredible lessons! Looking forward to watching them all.

[@VosstessArt]

Hi Proko, I want to thank you for adding Spanish subtitles to your tutorials. I have understood the Loomis method, thanks!

[@charleskristiansson1296]

Thank you from Luxembourg - I've just started drawing and painting after many years. You're a very good teacher - simplicity and passion so well explained.

[@1976kinan]

You are an amazing teacher and educator...great anatomy knowledge and artistical mastery...

[@avishiplu5887]

Thanks a lot, Proko. Really helpful work. One of the best tutorials In this area of art I have ever seen.

[@joehagarty01]

Very very informative. So well presented. You are quite relaxed and yet you're so very good. I've watched a number of your videos - At 85, I'm still learning. Well done young man.

[@BlueHawkBeee]

I never even thought of using this method. I might start to speed things up. Thank you for this video!

[@whateversart7939]

ooo new lesson series! I am gonna have to watch part one

[@DrAdnan]

I often have trouble adapting to different positions- nice lesson!

[@jimmylaskowski1277]

I enjoy these realtime, drawing commentaries. The instructional videos are great, but these really bring out the person Stan more than the instructor Stan

[@nukespeargaming8118]

Man, the way you draw a perfect sphere shape is really way beyond... I'm really having a hard time to draw a sphere, not nearly perfect but sphere using the over-hand grip... before, I thought, "naah I can do it pretty easy, ever since I have learned drawing anime, but when I tried a realistic drawing like this, now I know my place... so much more to learn...

[@guilhermevianabarbosa803]

That inside oriented curvature from the brow ridge to the cheek bone is still one of the hardest things to get right for me when drawing a head...

[@twinkyhouse2680]

are you talking about the temple?

[@santiagobustos8065]

@@twinkyhouse2680 Actually I think he meant the hollow or concave part beneath the brow ridge that can be more or less exaggerated

[@vp3582]

How the hell does this man draw a perfect circle?!

[@phil2245]

Hi Proko, I used to draw a lot since I was a kid but stopped after high school. Thanks for helping me get back, hopefully I get better.

[@jackwatson7323]

I’ve been learning the Loomis method and got kind of stumped when I drew from a reference with an open jaw. Your last section helped a lot, thank you.

[@Alinda1308]

The part wehere you draw your son is so tender... Lovely, it melts my heart

[@bad-temis]

Psychologist: Stan Prokopog doesn't exist, he can't teach you the Loomis head method. Stan Prokopog: 20:51

[@DeLaViuda]

You know, you are a really good teacher. Thank you for helping me to improve my drawing skills.

[@kathrynfrazier7115]

That baby is sooo cute!! I hope you’ve gotten some good sketches of him over the years ❤❤❤

[@Changetheling]

16:38 - From the book Drawing the Heads and Hands FYI, the Loomis Method is what Alex Ross has perfected to a superheroic point.

[@chicapilates1235]

Eres increible, dibujas precioso y tus vídeos me han servido muchismoso, muchas gracias por todos los tutoriales, eres extraordinario!!!!

[@lazyskull7949]

these videos have helped me more than anything on the internet. thank you so much.

[@CS.319]

You are of the best in my opinion! Lessons with humor! Top-notch quality!

[@mailmaaadi81]

“I don’t see the jawline”.. Tom hanks wants to know your location.

[@CashWiley]

Banging out abstractions from photos is more informative than I'd have thought, because we get to see more quick iteration stuff than in the original instructionals. I wouldn't mind seeing more problem-solving/quick iteration content at some point (I love the critiques for the same reason).

[@Aurallyta]

Thank you so much, I understand the Loomis method so much better now. You explain it so well!

[@cera-tan2687]

My gosh! How my portraits have developed in 10mins! I'm amazed! Thank you.

[@brendoncliff9485]

Dude... You're a god! Just thank you! 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@user-nm4po5ek9b]

Your son is very cute 😄 Helpful video, I understood this method more.

[@robertosanterva5897]

Lucky to watch this. Drawing was my first skills but not enough practise and training. Tnx for this video. It makes me inspired again

[@_yojanaregmi]

It has been just 2 days.. And I can soooo much improvement on the portraits that I draw.. Thank u so much for your lesson!

[@_yojanaregmi]

Edit: I can see soooooo much improvement :D

[@pabloattenboroughinsearchf7016]

Thank you so much for these lumis videos, there really helping me understand the foundation and adaptations per movement of a face

[@ReginaBell]

Awww it was sweet when he was drawing his son ❤️. I enjoyed the whole video thanks fir the tips!

[@paulasampaio4277]

Ok. Your classes are AMAZING!!!!!! I’ve been drawing since I was a kid and I’ve never had classes. This is the first time I’m having fun and learning. And, by the way, your son is CUTE!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@dylanbadger4808]

Naaah Proko you've helped me so much 😭❤. I've been subbed for a year and bro, coming back to these old videos really helped me. Thanks ❤‍🔥. Subbed for life

[@ProkoTV]

Thanks for letting us be a part of your art journey!

[@JohnDaleski]

Great video. I don't know, for me every head with the Loomis method seems kind "thin", I prefer a more wider aproach even for the average person.

[@pedrodavila8927]

Excelente repertorio proko felicitaciones por sus videos de la manera que yo he realizado trabajos es gracias a uds siii me han sido útil con los encajes y métodos saludos y un abrazo a la distancia

[@theindianyouwatch]

Por *sus* videos

[@samjensen9983]

Love these videos. I love seeing him make a mistake and then correct it. Such a great instructor.

[@MrSirFluffy]

It seems like once people learn to draw a face, they all look the same except with different feature shapes. This video REALLY helps break the headshape mold. Before I always felt to scared to stray far from the "template". But now I see you can actually stray pretty far and still have a realistic normal head.

[@mobiusloop339]

There definitely needs to be more videos on facial expressions.

[@jamestrickingtonIII]

thank you for making these papa

[@ipotatosenpai7002]

Ikr

[@maliyahdixon3329]

This helps so much rn!!! It is my grandmas bday and i have to draw her something. This looks do-able for me and it looks like a quick face shape i can draw. Thnx So Much!!!!!!!!

[@marionetteking4036]

Anyone else depressed because their brain just can't comprehend?

[@solidridespacobr5868]

Me

[@jillkent6134]

I watched 6 videos of the loomis method and I am only just beginning to understand it 😕

[@cptv8008]

I think I don't have a brain

[@user-is6wi4kn5n]

Im watching it to understand more head shapes than the lumis method itself

[@Kpoponbeat]

​@@cptv8008actually for 80 days , we have to continuously watch and practice with the knowledge, even if itfeels like your brain is melting still watch it everyday

[@santtu6930]

I love how you're accidentally roasting them :'D

[@freezinfrostful]

Wow thank you this is very useful! I've seen this method before but never knew what it was called. After seeing the video I researched Andrew loomis and really wanna check out more of his methods and buy a few of his how to books.

[@joaocoelho2896]

Ngl i am happy i found you proko, because the videos are so easy to understand

[@JacobYaw]

I liked the "roast Tom Hanks' jaw and forehead" segment.

[@louise917]

"I don't see the jawline" lmao

[@bethanybarnhart5354]

I had drawn myself as my first time doing a portrait. Looks just like me a little weird? Or should I say not all correct, but in others words I am very proud of myself. These videos helped me so much, Thank You!!

[@skylesai]

This series has been super helpful, your very good at explaining all the details

[@julianj3273]

Could you please do a video on how to add on the features that would be great

[@mikhailkim7940]

julianj hi! You always can read the book Proko used as reference. It calls Drawing heads and hands