How to Draw the Head

[@nadialokaszek1074]

Andrew Loomis' books are my favorite. I'm a self-taught "artist" and his books helped me immensely, especially with learning how to properly draw males. Great tutorial Wei, you talented man you!

[@ArtofWeiHo]

Thanks Nadia. Yeah, Loomis is awesome.

[@stadironin]

OMFG...Dude you just made me wannabe artist. I start today - no kidding. Deep bow and Thank you.

[@ArtofWeiHo]

+Isto Vilhola =). Haha, that's great!!!!!!

[@zenith282]

Lol SAME!! I'm gonna start drawing today!

[@adygombos4469]

How's it going boii.

[@tinytinman]

Isto Vilhola Blessed comment.

[@szabomarton943]

Isto Vilhola are you still alive?

[@moiseschavez7454]

Loomis wrote some of the best art books ever, but you took apart the method in an awsome way to explain his head method better in a practical way, thanks Wei!

[@ArtofWeiHo]

Thanks Moises.

[@DavidWilson-me6bs]

Hi Wei, just trying to start to draw again after over three years and couldn't get the basics. After watching your tutorial on drawing the head it has shown where I was going wrong. Many, many thanks for sharing.

[@ArtofWeiHo]

David Wilson Thank you David. Art is whole lot of fun so I'm glad you got back into it.

[@Maria_Lourdes]

Clear and simplified! Thank you! 😊 Will keep practicing different angles as you advised.

[@jaloquelebeche8082]

Great video. Long enough, detailed, accurate but simple explanations all the time, references shown, step by step explanations, analogic figures created to help visualize the constructions, as many repetitions of the rules as it's necessary... Everything truly positive. I've would just liked to see more common mistakes explained, but there are a few shown in the video, anyway. So, congratulations, Wei. It's not only another video about drawing, were one can see how good is the author, but a video with which one can really learn something. Thank you so much! Carry on developing new videos, please!

[@ArtofWeiHo]

Jaloque Lebeche Thanks Jaloque, that really helps to motivate me to do more of these videos. Thanks.

[@lizbenson7125]

Wei, please accept this imaginary internet high five, because you're awesome. I watch so many people's videos on here but yours have taught me the most and inspired me the most. My drawings are 50% better thanks to you

[@ArtofWeiHo]

Liz Benson I'm glad you're getting better with my videos. Thanks for watching.

[@lizbenson7125]

Me too, cause I was going nuts wondering why my drawings looked weird. I drew the one on the right two days ago, then after I watched your videos I drew the one on the left. Everyone was like "Whoa you got better!" LOL i57.tinypic.com/2iqgy8.jpg

[@maracuja55]

I've seen a dozen even more of tutorials about drawing the head.Some are good, even very good but this one is simply the Best of all, according to me. Right proportions make the difference

[@jo3va758]

I have seen alot of Loomis videos, this is one of the best I saw. I watched it at work and without volume and I completely understood what you were doing.

[@politemenace]

EXTREMELY helpful for a rookie artist sick of free-handing it. Can't wait to practice with these techniques.

[@ArtofWeiHo]

Annie Louise Thank you Annie. Hope it helps.

[@allanrocha4647]

I don't get myself tired of saying: such a nice tutorial, thanks a lot Wei!

[@ArtofWeiHo]

Thank you allan.

[@RefluxDetox]

This is the best, most useful and concise drawing tutorial I've ever seen. Thanks.

[@ArtofWeiHo]

RefluxDetox Thank you.

[@KismetBP]

That is one the most clear explanations of this technique I've seen. Thanks!

[@moshespend]

GENIUS!! using this technique my drawing has got so much better thanks for the video

[@ArtofWeiHo]

moshespend I'm glad it helps.

[@Scorponizer]

This is the best tutorial I have found on the whole internet! Thank you very much sir!

[@ArtofWeiHo]

Scorponizer Thank you Scorponizer.

[@lionoh]

Wei thanx! these are golden! These Lessons add so much to the example,exercise, teachings and depth of the book by adding video visual's. Thanx for the 3D sheet as well! That will help out a lot. Looking forward to more teachings.

[@ArtofWeiHo]

Thank you Alex. Yup, more coming.

[@Ryker_One]

Love this video Wei! I have seen multiple times, the correct measurements for the human face, but only from the straight on perspective. This was great, how you included all 3 major angles, using the same principle. Really helped me understand how to do it from the 3/4 perspective more accurately.

[@ArtofWeiHo]

Ryan Kirk Great, I'm glad it helps. Thanks.

[@dhansheree2003]

Wow, your techniques are straight to the point and very easy to understand.

[@ArtofWeiHo]

+Saleha “B2” Islam Thanks Saleha.

[@pojopo]

You unleashed new powers of creativity in me!! Thanks a LOT!

[@chase0073]

NetWorks, Thank you for these tutorials! The one thing I always wished I could do was draw and sketch. I was horrible in grade school and had my brother who is a natural artist do my homework assignments. That has more than 40 years ago and although I never tried again it was always my dream. I followed your tutorial on how o draw a head and draw one while watching. I was amazed how mine turned out! It actually looks like a human head and face! I have never drawn anything that even came close to this. Not as perfect as yours but with practice I now know I can get better. You are so awesome! Thank you for teaching an old dog a new trick. Best Regards and look forward to following all your tutorials. If you have additional resources you think might be helpful, please share. Will S.

[@mencot89]

the 'kid's ball' theory cracks it all for me about drawing the angle right haha thank you for that unexpectedly easy to understand analogy

[@ArtofWeiHo]

+mencot89 Thanks for watching.

[@pauljerome01]

absolute madman actually making a 3D model, thank you

[@NinjaPandaDie14]

This helped me out a TON! When drawing a face I usually just draw and erase until it looks decent, but wow this made everything so much easier! I tried it out just now and it felt like magic. Thank you soooo much! :D

[@ArtofWeiHo]

Thanks Brianna. Yeah, it's a good idea to do basic constructions so that you don't end up erasing too much.

[@NinjaPandaDie14]

Indeed :) and now that I know how to, I feel way more confident when trying to draw faces :) Thanks to you :D

[@ArtofWeiHo]

Brianna Rocha Cool. Feel free to show me your artwork.

[@RevK777]

Great video Wei, i dusted off my Andrew Loomis books and have started to reread them. You are an inspiration to all artist. Thank you.

[@ArtofWeiHo]

Thank you Scott. I'm glad I can get you to draw again=).

[@edwardartetv]

Great tutorial Wei, so natural and simple !!... It's not stressing !!. Great video !!!

[@ArtofWeiHo]

Thanks Edward. I'm glad it's not stressful, or else it would be horrible as art is suppose to be fun=).

[@cv07apr9]

This is the best tutorial of the kind so far !

[@PhilKoenig]

You are a terrific teacher sir! I really have learned a lot watching your videos. Thank you so much!

[@ArtofWeiHo]

Thank you Phil. I'll have more videos coming.

[@hasmikarakelan3242]

I can draw anything when you show how! Amazing!

[@ArtofWeiHo]

Hasmik Arakel än =). Thanks Hasmik.

[@tinktwiceman]

WeiWorks I've invested so much money into books, dvds, tutorials, and this 16 minute by far taught me more.. lol This is just what I've been looking for.

[@ArtofWeiHo]

Thank you tinkwiceman. Art books are great but sometimes the information in there is just not relevant to you for whatever reason. But it's good to just skim through it so you know what kind of information is in there. Because it will come in handle someday. At least that's what I do. I rarely read through the books.

[@tinktwiceman]

WeiWorks Yeah, Art Books are Irrelevant when you have a Great Teacher like You, Wei!! haha :)

[@ArtofWeiHo]

tinktwiceman =). Thanks. But I get them from books too=). But it's rather painful learning from books. I think most people will agree with that. Much more fun to learn from videos.

[@caguilon]

i've been video hopping w/ these tutorials and get quite confused but you made it all clear and easy to follow, it's like you spilled a secret! haha i will teach others this way too, thanks a lot!

[@bflaz8620]

Thank you for the video. One of the best methods that is not only quick to use, but works well. Looking forward to looking at your other videos :)

[@ArtofWeiHo]

+Edwin Jun Thanks Edwin

[@DivineCrawd]

Wow, this really works on those really tough ones, thanks. I never really used the Loomis method, now I will keep it in the good ol' memory bank.

[@ArtofWeiHo]

DivineCrawd Yeah, Loomis' methods are amazingly effective.

[@davidphilipsmusic]

You make Loomis look so easy. Great vids

[@bullzdawguk]

Exceptional tutorial. The 3D head construction chart is a great idea and definately helped me visualise it better. The second I saw it everything in tutorial made perfect sense. Thanks for sharing.

[@ArtofWeiHo]

+Duncan Disorderly Cool. I'm glad it's clear.

[@thewrestlingchick-tamara]

Thanks for the easy to follow video. I stopped drawing for about 20 years and getting back into it by going back to basics lol. I'm still having a bit trouble with making the jaw line but I'll get it with practice lol. Thanks again you rock.

[@ArtofWeiHo]

Tamara Anderson Thanks Tamara. That's one of the best things about art, you can pick it back up anytime you want. Good luck.

[@bajabjabhahbjanahba9625]

I can't stop watching your videos They help so much

[@TechyElizsha]

I recently came upon this technique in the old books, but without the explanation.. I just couldn't get it. This video really helps!

[@ArtofWeiHo]

Elizabeth C Great. I'm glad it helps to clarify things. Thanks.

[@rich3419]

Today's practice video. Great stuff as always. Slowly but surely I'm improving. Thanks!

[@ArtofWeiHo]

+Rich F Thanks again Rich

[@luminaia]

Best tutorial I've found on Loomis Method. Thank you!

[@smirkingstrong7445]

You have a really eye-catching style of drawing, and your tutorials are always on point. Thanks for taking the time to make these videos!

[@ArtofWeiHo]

+Smirking Strong Thanks. I'll try my best to continue making videos.

[@Greenguy.666]

I'm currently teaching myself how to draw and this is probably the most helpful video I've seen. Thanks so much for being such a great teacher!

[@ArtofWeiHo]

You're very welcome Clint. I'm just trying to show what I know about art. I'm glad it helps you.

[@tvlussoart5063]

Teacher Your course is easy to understand and easy to learn. I will learn a lot by watching my teacher's video.

[@Fthemalkavian]

One of the best videos, maybe the best I've seen in this channel! Thanks!

[@ArtofWeiHo]

Thank you Metalhero. That must mean I'm getting better at this=).

[@Artist77osi]

Thanks lot, one of the best tutorial on drawing head with proper structure

[@bernicekemp953]

Thank you very much -- This is a great way to start the head construction!!!

[@stephenryan1732]

As many other viewers have said your videos are very helpful!

[@ArtofWeiHo]

stephen ryan Thanks stephen.

[@thewoodman6039]

I have been studying these books,,,, and having a little difficulty.... but you just helped clear up the finer points. Thanks...

[@ArtofWeiHo]

+thewoodman That's good to hear. That's what I'm trying to do here, make it as simple and clear as possible.

[@lisawatson7010]

This is awesome! Thank you. I was blocked and your tutorial motivated me.

[@ArtofWeiHo]

Lisa Waton Thanks Lisa.

[@NotVinny231]

Getting into sketching/drawing as more of a hobby. Excellent videos man, you make it very easy to understand for beginners like myself.

[@ArtofWeiHo]

Josh Pierce That's good to hear Josh. Good luck.

[@vidyawitch]

Thank u so much! Very helpful. Explained with clarity and simplicity. All the best! Have a beautiful day. :)

[@betinakroner4371]

Hi Wei. This video, (all of your videos)are fantastic! And the way you explain things is amazing. It all makes sense. Thank-you so much. Betina

[@ArtofWeiHo]

+Betina Kroner Thanks Betina.

[@jasonfella265]

Hey Wei, I agree on the awesomeness of this method. SO great. I no longer dread drawing heads after learning this a couple years ago. Excellent video

[@ArtofWeiHo]

Jason Fella Thank you Jason. Yeah, some things are intimidating at first but everything can be broken down into simple processes.

[@wongwingsee]

so helpful, esp for ppl like me who has no drawing background! Thank you very much!

[@ArtofWeiHo]

+Wong Winnie Thanks Wong

[@sweetpeasue21]

Wow I've been trying to draw heads and they always seem to turn out strange, but this helped a lot! Now for the rest of the body....

[@CosmicPotato]

Thanks. Great tutorial. I learned a similar way, but a refresher is always nice!

[@ArtofWeiHo]

Thanks Tony. Yeah, his method is pretty universal.

[@bashark9]

thank a million mate, defo one of the best tutorials

[@ArtofWeiHo]

Bash OTB Thanks Bash.

[@zirconencrustedtweezers]

Great tutorial, Wei! I used to draw a lot when I was younger and was pretty decent at it... Never actually learned proportions and technique until I started getting back into it and watching your videos. I love them!

[@ArtofWeiHo]

+Austin Howe Cool. Keep going, it's a self fullfillment.

[@CJFilmz]

Thank you so much simplest tutorial and I don't learn well from books! Thanks!!!

[@ArtofWeiHo]

Gggggho Thank you.

[@crusty21]

Hey Wei,..would you ever consider making a video on tips for "Re-Drawing" the same character from different angles/facial poses for making a graphic novel/animation...I know most artists just feel it out, but I was wondering if you know of any technical tips the pro's use....great channel BTW.

[@ArtofWeiHo]

Hey crusty21, interesting request. That would be like a style guide for a character. I can't think of any tips top of my head. I would just stress the major features of a character and try to get that across to the other angles.

[@rubix336]

This video is amazing! I have always had a hard time drawing heads and this makes it sooo much easier. Thanks!

[@ArtofWeiHo]

Brian Weitzeil Thanks Brian.

[@roblevintennis]

You're videos are super helpful Wei. I appreciate all the time and effort you've put in to these. I actually have the Loomis book from the library right now, but you're video really helps to fill in the little unanswered questions that kept blocking me from getting use out of the Loomis book. Very nice to see your interpretation on his techniques!

[@ArtofWeiHo]

Rob Levin That's great Rob, I'm lad I could be of help. For me, I get pretty lazy reading art instructions. It's a lot easier looking at a real live demonstration.

[@roblevintennis]

Art of Wei One thing I'm finding difficult is getting the "side slice" correct when I use more extreme angles. I figured out that making the quarter line (that goes perpendicular to the equator) is helpful, but that's also difficult to "see" sometimes. Any tips for getting that right Wei?

[@ArtofWeiHo]

Rob Levin There's no easy trick for the slice. It's an ellipse so it's difficult to draw. Just keep drawing car wheels at different angles and you'll get it right eventually=).

[@roblevintennis]

Art of Wei Thanks for the advice :) Also, your 3D illustrations on your site were quite helpful!

[@HasanulIslamtimetuner]

Subscribed watching a few minutes of this video. Greatly done. Helped me a lot.

[@ArtofWeiHo]

Hasanul Islam Thanks Hasanul.

[@TheLandofTofuCars]

Your stuff is always helpful for me. I'm not an artist but i like to draw, thanks again!

[@drowzeem9970]

Thank you Wei ! Awesome as always.

[@ArtofWeiHo]

Drow Zeem Thanks Drow.

[@adrianinha19]

I finally understood his method...I wish the books were this simple!

[@drawingsmagdaem]

on my Academy od Fine Arts in Warsaw they always say taht a person is a "perfect architecture". love how you build and create parts of a body.

[@ArtofWeiHo]

drawings_magdaem Thanks. That's very true for the human body. I can't think of a more complex and beautiful form than the human body.

[@drawingsmagdaem]

+Art of Wei yes, there are perfect, natural gestures, solid, movement and when you draw it the way you want and feel, you show truth.

[@theFNsensation7]

Great video and advice. I'm going to try this a few times... Thanks, I really appreciate your videos.

[@ArtofWeiHo]

Thank you Echo.

[@KrazyKatMan]

You are amazing ... you are inspiring ... you make it look doable ... thank you!!!

[@ArtofWeiHo]

+Kelly Clayton Thanks Kelly

[@deandreconners4415]

this tutorial is very helpful for me I've struggling drawing ahead for 30 years

[@ArtofWeiHo]

+Deandre Conners =). And you didn't give up after all those times, awesome! =)

[@PumpkinPails]

Awesome! Thanks for the 3D sheet. I've been struggling with the Loomis method for a while, the sheet's definitely going to help me visualize things better.

[@ArtofWeiHo]

GummyTumor Thanks. Yeah, I figure that would be helpful.

[@nightwing794748]

Thanks for the great tutorial.. The Andrew loomis way of drawing heads is for useful.

[@ArtofWeiHo]

Yes, Andrew Loomis is an amazing artist.

[@ShannaBee1985]

Great tutorial! Very helpful since I really want to learn to add realism to my drawings.

[@ArtofWeiHo]

+Shannon Goodwin Cool. Thanks for watchin.

[@jitheshjohn21]

perfection...simply wow😍

[@ArtofWeiHo]

Thanks.

[@andrecamargo6528]

Thx for your tutorial man, so didactic! Helped me a lot. Hugs from Brazil 😃

[@ArtofWeiHo]

André Camargo =). Thanks Andre=). Always nice to hear from people from all over the world. You gotta love youTube=).

[@VoidloniXaarii]

brilliantly explained. Love the loomis method and you made it so very clear! Simple wonderful elegance!

[@ArtofWeiHo]

Thank you Void. Do check out the 3D Loomis head image. I always find it helpful to see actual 3D images to help me visualize the forms better. It could get tricky drawing the cross-sections on a sphere.

[@VoidloniXaarii]

WeiWorks way cool!

[@mcmullen_photo]

Awesome tutorial. Thanks for sharing!

[@ArtofWeiHo]

+Michael Patrick McMullen Thanks for watching.

[@brecciastyle]

This is extremely useful! Thanks!

[@ArtofWeiHo]

Riccardo Cambò Thanks Riccardo.

[@picarochi]

My deepest thanks - you have no idea how much this has helped. After just one week of using this technique I can already see a huge difference. I'm having a little trouble with women's jaws: personally I find that if I don't downsize them a little they look long-faced. Any tips for drawing women? Anyway, moving onto your eye tutorial. Subscribed!

[@ArtofWeiHo]

+picarochi Thanks. I'm glad it's helping. The female proportions are a little different, smaller jaw line and slightly bigger forehead, but it's similar. I should do one on that as well.

[@picarochi]

Art of Wei Please do! I've gotten my hands on some Andrew Loomis work and it's a little vague on the difference, just goes on bout how the face is rounder, features are softer and so forth. I've found your videos to be really, really helpful. I love the way you break everything down. Keep up the good work!

[@mosesart.47]

I actually learned something from this! I'm super excited to give the method some practice! Thanks, Wei!!!

[@ArtofWeiHo]

+Moses Lawson Cool. Thanks Moses.

[@JustinVitalPyroTv]

Thankyou for sharing your idea. I really loved your drawing.

[@ArtofWeiHo]

+justin angelo vital Thanks justin.

[@pnyx7930]

Your 3D model of Loomis’ construction guides is an excellent resource. I was thinking of doing something similar, but now I don’t have to.

[@jesson4263]

im sick its so simple for him but i die to do so.. hope ill become as good as he is.. even closer.. thanks bro..well done

[@ArtofWeiHo]

=)

[@D2Kprime]

Thanks for the tutorial. I actually have several Andrew Loomis books, but as others have said it is better seeing it in action. Thanks!

[@ArtofWeiHo]

+D2K Prime Yup

[@rickwaz]

Great videos, Wei. I love how you break things down. Also, thanks for mentioning Andrew Loomis. I've placed an order for a couple of his books.

[@ArtofWeiHo]

Thank you Rick. Yeah, you'll love Loomis' books.

[@venkataramanaraogarimella3082]

Excellent tutorial.Thank you.

[@alanjamesband]

So easy! This is wonderful!

[@ArtofWeiHo]

Thanks Alan

[@TheLondonbj]

this tutorial really helped me! Thank you : ))

[@imogenbarkus3225]

This is just what i needed! Thank you so much! Awesome tutorial :D

[@marycameron5201]

Definitely makes sense to me and I'm going to put it in my art Bible Thank you

[@Notturna.]

This was exceptionally helpful, thank you.

[@ArtofWeiHo]

Notturna Thanks Notturna.

[@ChristyNecaise13]

Thank you so much for making this video Wei! It helped me so much. I really appreciate you and your style of teaching. It makes perfect sense to me.

[@ArtofWeiHo]

Christy Necaise That's great Christy. Good luck.

[@Minoru72991]

This is fantastic. I think it's time for me to go pick up the book by Loomis. Didn't realize it could be simplified to this extent, thanks Wei!

[@ArtofWeiHo]

Yeah, definitely. It's the best out there.

[@Bambuswaldninja]

All of his books are available for free download at saveloomis.org!

[@debrawatkins9191]

Thanks. Really easy to follow.

[@ninaaksi8880]

Thats great! i tried to draw the head like "Gottfried Bammes" but this video makes it much more easier for me to draw the head :)

[@ArtofWeiHo]

Nina Aksi Thanks Nina, I'm glad it works for you.

[@kairinaminemix]

thank you for explaining the foundations. It makes everything a lot easier!

[@ArtofWeiHo]

kairinaminemix You're very welcome. Thanks for watching.

[@silversunflower2525]

when i was in the art school this is the same way we were taught to construct the head...the same method is applied to the rest of the body.......a good artist drawing to look at is Michelangelo he is my favorite artist

[@ArtofWeiHo]

I think Michelangelo is a lot of people's favorite artist=). Imagine having his knowledge! It takes a lifetime to learn what he know.s

[@imdianetooify]

I love your videos! Very helpful!

[@ArtofWeiHo]

Thank you Diane

[@DESIGNERPENCIL]

Awesome tutorial ! very helpful, Thank you so much!

[@ArtofWeiHo]

RISE9800 Thanks for watching.

[@kanchansona5944]

Your videoes are awesome 😊 Really mathod is very simple and effective for me to draw portrait .

[@IsaacChoo88]

Simple yet effective! Love this video~