ABSTRACT
This chapter discusses three aspects of the face: proportions, character types, and facial expressions. Faces vary widely in shape and appearance, and they constantly appear at different angles, so there is a lot of information to learn. The chapter explains the basic measurements and principles of the characteristic facial expressions. When drawing the front view of the face, all the features should be symmetrically balanced and proportioned. When drawing the profile view, catch the detailed curves and angles, and keep the relationships between the features connected and accurately proportioned. The head and face have subtle planes in a three-dimensional egg-shaped form. Clearly, the face is an important part of the human body—it identifies who you are, conveys emotions, and exhibits new fashions in current hairstyles and makeup. Active eye motions, a stretched neck, the overlapping head and shoulder, and the swinging pelvis all convey powerful energy.
