Plate 4. Placing Facial Features #loomismethod #portraitdrawing

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✏️ In this video, you’ll learn the foundation of the Loomis Method by understanding the head as a simple 3D sphere. Instead of memorizing facial features, this lesson focuses on: • Building the head using a basic sphere • Using a center cross to control direction and rotation • Understanding how the head turns in front, half, and three-quarter views This approach helps beginners stop guessing and start drawing heads with confidence from any angle. 📌 This video is the first lesson in a complete Loomis Method series, designed for beginners and self-taught artists. 🔹 What you’ll learn in this lesson: • How to build the head using a simple spherical form • Why the center cross is the key to head rotation • How to draw heads in different angles without getting lost • A clear 3D way to think about head construction 🔹 Who this video is for: • Beginners learning portrait drawing • Artists struggling with head proportions • Anyone who wants to understand the Loomis Method step by step 🔹 What’s coming next in this series: • Cutting the sphere and building the Loomis head • Head proportions using the Loomis Method • Drawing facial features on the Loomis head • Understanding head tilt and perspective • From Loomis construction to realistic portraits 👉 Subscribe to follow the full Loomis Method course from basics to advanced. 🔹 Materials used: • Pencil & paper • Clay sphere (for visual explanation) Plate 4. Placing Facial Features #LoomisMethod #DrawHeads #PortraitDrawing #DrawingForBeginners #SketchPortraitsByNC