In Lesson 11, we transition from rigid anatomical plotting to fluid artistic expression. Because your brain has started to truly absorb the conceptual design of the skull, we can begin simplifying the formulas.
Simplifying the Guidelines
We don't need to draw every single guideline anymore. Your mind remembers that the top and bottom of the ear correspond perfectly with the brow line and the base of the nose. By utilizing these microbursts of knowledge, the drawing process becomes much faster.
Character Design
We use this exact knowledge to create an original character design. If you have struggled to draw unique characters from your imagination, it was because you lacked the underlying structural foundation. By slightly altering the jaw size while respecting the axis, entirely new heroic or villainous faces emerge instantly.
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