Minimal head rotation reference
The minimal head is useful for studying a face with fewer sharp internal edges. Begin with the outside shape and the placement of the brow, nose and chin. Compare the curve of the cheek with the straighter turn into the jaw. In the tonal plates, broad value changes help locate the side plane even where the line drawing leaves it open. Add features after those larger relationships are settled.
Line studies through the turn
















Front, three-quarter and profile in tone



Keep drawing
Try the free tonal sampler, or see the line and tonal studies in Head rotation volume 1.
