Anatomy 101 — Drawing the Human Face

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This six-week drawing course focuses on understanding and drawing the human face from multiple angles using clear structure and approachable techniques. Students will learn how to break the head down into simple forms, place facial features accurately, and rotate the head in space to draw front, profile, three-quarter, and tilted views. The class emphasizes observation, proportion, and confidence rather than perfection. Students will complete multiple studies and one finished portrait drawing by the end of the course. At the end of this class, you will: - Understand the basic structure of the human head - Learn facial proportions and feature placement - Draw the face from front, profile, and three-quarter views - Rotate the head in space using simple construction methods - Develop confidence drawing faces with accuracy and clarity - Complete a finished portrait drawing No prior experience is required.