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Created byRobert Marzullo

Last updated 10/2025

English

What you'll learn

You will be able to draw the heads of your characters more effectively.
You will be able to draw more variety in your character designs.
You will have more confidence with drawing facial features for your characters.
You will be able to draw and design characters from your imagination!

Course content

19 sections • 102 lectures • 18h 27m total length

Introduction2:14
In this video you will learn what to expect from this course.

Studying the Cranium8:00
In this lesson you will learn about the benefits of drawing the human skull. Creating these types of studies is very important to building your confidence when drawing the human head and its features.
Dividing the Head Into Thirds8:33
In this lesson you will learn how to divide the head into thirds. This makes placing the facial features much easier to accomplish. This is the Andrew Loomis method.
Mapping Out the Features of the Face9:35
In this lesson you will learn how to map out the areas of the face to place the facial features.
Mapping Out the Features of the Face - Part 27:46
This is part 2 of Mapping Out the Facial Features.

Drawing the Male Head in a Profile View15:03
In this lesson you will learn how to draw the male head from a side or profile view. Attached to this lesson you will find the art pack. I have also included a separate "Chalk-pencil-brush" in an .ABR file for Photoshop users. You can also find my Procreate brushes attached here as well. ( You must unzip them then transfer to your iPad with an email, Dropbox, or Google Drive. )
Drawing the Female Face - Front View - Part 111:42
In this lesson you will learn how to draw the female face from a front view.
Drawing the Female Face - Front View - Part 211:23
In this lesson you will learn how to draw the female face from a side view.
Drawing the Female Face - Side View13:26
In this lesson you will learn how to draw the female face from a side view.
Drawing the Female Face - Final Adjustments3:03
In this lesson you will learn how to make some final adjustments to the face.
Divide the Head into Thirds

Drawing the Head on an Angle13:48
In this lesson you will learn how to draw the head on an angle.
Drawing the Head on a Downward Angle12:25
In this lesson you will learn how to draw the head on a downward angle.
Drawing the Head on a Downward Angle - Part 210:00
In this lesson we continue to part 2 of drawing the head in a downward angle.
Drawing the Head on a Downward Angle - Part 310:36
In this lesson we continue to part 3 of drawing the head in a downward angle.
Drawing the Female Head on an Upward Angle11:37
In this lesson you will learn how to draw the female head on an upward angle.
Drawing the Female Head on an Upward Angle - Part 29:37
This lesson is part 2 of how to draw the female head on an upward angle.
Drawing the Female Head on an Upward Angle - Part 315:30
This lesson is part 3 of how to draw the female head on an upward angle.
Drawing the Male Head on an Upward Angle7:43
In this lesson, you will learn how to draw the male head on an upward angle.
Drawing the Male Head on an Upward Angle - Part 26:07
This lesson is part 2 drawing the male head on an upward angle.
Drawing the Male Head on an Upward Angle - Part 311:53
This lesson is part 3 of how to draw the male head on an upward angle.

Drawing the Head - Changing Proportions of the Face11:46
In this lesson, you will learn how to change the proportions of the heads.
Drawing the Head - Changing Proportions of the Face - Part 24:15
This is part 2 of the lesson on Drawing the Head - Changing Proportions.
Drawing a Pretty Face - Front View14:22
In this lesson, you will learn how to draw a pretty face from a front view.
Drawing a Pretty Face - Front View - Part 28:28
This is Part 2 of Drawing a Pretty Face from a front view.
Drawing the Head Using Less Structure9:05
In this lesson, you will learn how to draw a face with a less structured approach.
Drawing Various Character Types - With and Without Structure6:20
In this lesson, you will learn how to draw a variety of characters types.

Constructing the Eye12:46
In this lesson, you will learn how to construct the eye.
Drawing Eyes on an Angle11:02
In this lesson, you will learn how to draw eyes on an angle.
Drawing Eyes - Male Versus Female10:50
In this lesson, we discuss the differences from drawing male and female eyes.
Drawing Anger and Fear Eye Expressions13:27
In this lesson you will learn how to draw anger and fear eye expressions.
Drawing Eyes Young and Old9:51
In this lesson you will learn how to draw the look of age with the eyes. We will talk about young and old looking eyes.

Drawing the Nose - Profile View9:13
In this lesson, you will learn how to draw the nose from a profile view.
Drawing the Nose - Downward Angle11:19
In this lesson, you will learn how to draw noses from a downward angle.
Drawing the Nose - Upward Angle16:50
In this lesson, you will learn how to draw the nose on an upward angle.
Drawing the Nose with less structure5:28
In this lesson, you will learn how to draw the nose with a less structured approach.
Drawing Noses with more Variation9:39
In this lesson, you will learn how to draw more nose variations.

Understanding the Basic Shapes of the Mouth9:58
In this lesson, we will go over drawing the mouth with basic shapes.
Creating Gestures of the Mouth10:45
In this lesson, you will learn how to draw gestures and expressions of the mouth.
Drawing the Mouths - Male Versus Female7:01
In this lesson, you will learn how to draw the male and female lips and how to show the distinction from one another.
Rendering the Mouth - Male and Female10:01
In this lesson, we will cover some more rendering techniques for the male and female mouths.
Drawing a Monster Mouth8:59
In this lesson, you will learn how these same techniques can apply to more exaggerated example, like this monster mouth.

Anatomy of the Ear8:07
In this lesson, you will learn about the basic Anatomy and Terminology of the Ear.
Shape Memorization of the Ear7:38
In this lesson, I will teach you some Basic Shapes to Memorize to make drawing the Ear much easier.
Rendering the Forms of the Ear9:46
Drawing the Ear from a Front View7:12
In this lesson, we will draw the Ear from a Front View.
Drawing the Back of the Ear5:40
In this lesson, we will draw the Back of the Ear.
Drawing Monster Ear Concepts - Part 18:43
Now we will take what we have learned and implement it further by drawing some Imaginative Concepts.
Drawing Monster Ear Concepts - Part 29:07
In this lesson, we will continue to develop some Imaginative Concepts of the Ear.
Rendering the Work10:15
In this lesson, you will learn how to render the ear forms to create more Depth.

Drawing the Female Hair Style - First Example25:51
In this lesson, we will cover the first female hair example. You will learn how to draw and render the hair style.
Drawing the Female Hair Style - Second and Third Example16:31
In this lesson, you will learn how to draw two more female hair styles.
Drawing the Female Hair Style - Rendering the Third Example23:01
In this lesson, you will learn how to render the third hair style. You will also learn a practice exercise for drawing hair more easily.

Requirements

You should have a basic understanding of drawing simple forms.
You can use pencil and paper or digital drawing software if you prefer.

Description

Drawing Heads confidently is an extremely important skillset for any Artist!

In this course, you will learn how to draw a variety of heads and faces from any angle. You will learn popular techniques such as the Andrew Loomis method. Breaking down the face into thirds. How to align features of the face and establish proportions. You will also learn how to draw individual areas of the face. We will cover eyes, mouths, noses, hair, and face shapes. These individual sections will give you more confidence when constructing the entire head of your character.

This How to Draw Heads from Any Angle Course is currently at 18.5 Hours of Content. It includes the PDF/JPEG Art Files to work along with as well.

You will also learn how to distort or caricature the head and facial features. This allows you to come up with all sorts of inventive concepts. Not being too strict with the creation of your characters proportions can also be a lot more fun. By the end of this course you will have a firm understanding of the rules when drawing the human head as well as how to bend them for your creative needs!

This course is great for students that want to learn the basic construction techniques for drawing the human head or for more advanced artists that want to use a less structured approach. These lectures cover male and female character types with a variety of hair, expressions, face shapes, and view points.

I have also included a new section on Facial Expressions. Here you will learn how to draw various expressions to your characters that allow you to tell a better story with your illustrations.

Updated on 9-13-2022 - I added new lessons covering how to draw the head turned or looking away from our view.

Updated on 4-11-2023 - I included a PDF booklet with some practice activities that will help you apply some of the major techniques to drawing heads from different angles. I will also add more to this book over time. ( attached to Section 3 )

Updated on 3-22-2024 I added a section on drawing the planes of the head. You will learn the Andrew Loomis method as well as some other techniques to consider. We will draw these at various angles to help you better understand the structure of the head.

Updated on 10-25-2025 I added a part 2 on Drawing Facial Expressions with an Evil Grin Project for you to complete and have fun with!

I hope you find this course to be extremely valuable and I am here to answer any questions as well as update lectures to make this a better learning experience for everyone. I can't wait to see what you come up with!

Robert A. Marzullo

Ram Studios Comics

Who this course is for:

Any artist that wants to improve their abilities to draw heads and faces with more variety.
Any artist that struggles with drawing the head at various angles and proportions.

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Course content

Introduction1 lecture • 2min

Structure of the Head4 lectures • 34min

Drawing Heads in Front and Side Views5 lectures • 55min

Drawing Heads on an Angle10 lectures • 1hr 49min

Drawing Various Character Types with and without Structure6 lectures • 54min

Drawing Eyes - Male and Female5 lectures • 58min

Drawing Noses5 lectures • 52min

Drawing the Mouth5 lectures • 47min

Drawing Ears for Humans and Monsters8 lectures • 1hr 6min

Drawing Female Hair Styles3 lectures • 1hr 5min

Requirements

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Who this course is for: