The Face Drawing Blueprint: 25 Years of Experience in 20 Minutes

Title: The Face Drawing Blueprint: 25 Years of Experience in 20 Minutes
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After 25 years of drawing, I’ve found that the secret to a great portrait isn't the tiny details—it’s seeing the head as a 3D shape.

In this video, I’m sharing my simple process for mapping out the face. We start with the big overall shape and the "planes" of the head. Once that structure is solid, the features like eyes and the nose have a natural place to sit. I also show you how shadows behave when they hit these 3D surfaces, so your drawings feel like they have real depth.

This is a raw look at my daily drawing process. No fancy tricks, just a simple way to look at the face that will change how you draw forever.

What I’m sharing in this video:

Seeing in 3D: How to stop seeing the face as flat and start seeing the "planes."

The Foundation First: Why I establish the overall shape before adding any detail.

Light and Shadow: A simple look at how shadows wrap around 3D objects.

The 25-Year Shortcut: The most helpful ideas I've learned over two decades of portrait drawing.

🎵 Music Credits:

The Road To Mordor - Ezra Lipp

Ricky Tar - Casa Rosa’s Tulum Vibes

Nebula - The Grey Room - Density & Time

Pienso Viento - Casa Rosa

Hear The Bells - John Patitucci

Two of Us - Saidbysed