Continuing the 3/4 view journey in Lesson 14, we start actively comparing the formulas we learned in the front and side views and mapping them onto our rotated canvas.
Developing Rapid Ability
Our goal is not just to draw the 3/4 view once, but to develop a rapid, effortless ability to sketch it from scratch without much thought. By forcing the mind to understand the mechanics of the overlapping forms—specifically how the brow ridge overlaps the far eye socket—the drawing process speeds up.
Creating the 3D Understanding
We look at specifically how the central line of the face curves across the sphere of the cranial mass. This curved center line tells the viewer exactly which direction the skull is pointing and anchors the entire drawing.
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