How to Paint The Planes of the Head
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- Опубликовано: 10 сен 2024
- In this portrait painting tutorial, realist painter Alex Tzavaras shows you to paint the planes of the head.
In portraiture, the term "plane" refers to a change in direction on the surface of the head. As the head turns towards or away from a light source, there will be a change in tonal value from light to dark. So whenever we try to creat the 3D appearance of the head when oil painting, being able to identify the different planes of the face and head is very important. It's also essential for achieving a painterly appearance in your work, by painting each plane with bold separate brushstrokes.
Alex Tzavaras is a contemporary realist artist offering portrait painting and alla prima oil painting tutorials. Alex teaches the traditional painting techniques artists used to draw and paint from life up until the start of the 20th century.
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When a subject is in full light without large shadows, look for highlights on the corner of planes. Thanks, I'm going to remember that one.
I learned not to blend for shading, but rather create the values with the paint. TY
Brilliant. Where were you 40 years ago when I needed this?!
One of the most useful videos I've ever come across. This channel is definitely in the top two of all the art channels I watch. Thank you for taking the time to make these videos. I've learned more here than from all art school teachers combined.
Thank you very much! I'm glad you think so.
Seen the first type of demo several times, but the second demo pinpointed and answered struggles I've had! Super job!
I'll never look at a face again, without thinking of the planes of the face. Well done, Alex, thank you.
Thank you Denise. Glad it was helpful.
this helped me a lot understand the planes of the human face and head. thank you
Extremely helpful demonstrating how to deal with very few shadows. I work mostly from photos which are usually devoid of strong shadows. I’ve never known any clear way to handle it. THANK YOU SO MUCH !
I can't believe the best art tutor on you tube teaches just down the road to me! All your lessons are very booked up, unsurprisingly!!!
I'm learning a lot from just a couple of your videos that I've watched so far. Thanks!
I'm so happy this video exists. I always come back to it after a long time of not having time to paint
Thank you! I'm glad you find it helpful.
Without a doubt one of THE best painters on youtube! Fantastic, informative stuff.
i love you for the low contrast portrait advices.
You are soooo good as a teacher and you are a good human being
Great demo Alex. Very helpful teaching as to how to build the planes of the head and how to use values for that. Cheers from Tel Aviv
A well done demonstration of concepts central to ways of seeing the head in portrait painting. Great one.
This is fantastic! I learned a lot. Thank you for sharing. I support you. 😊🎨🌸🌸
Chiaroscuro is really a good way to get these planes by using line and shape to create form.
You are not just an artist. You are also a teacher.
Thank you Ruth!
Setting the playback speed to 1.25x makes it sound like a normal-speed-video
I thought you were joking but it totally worked
I typically find 1.15x the fastest you can go before it sounds even a bit distorted
@@qutaibaabumatar6015 I appreciate him being slow and clear in delivery but this was a little too slow. 1.25 however was perfect.
@@punkisinthedetails1470 fair enough :)
@@qutaibaabumatar6015 In other words your tip was correct and made watching the clip easier
I reckon they do. Great info on lighting and planes. The value changes aren't as obvious on a brightly lit subject but they do have highlights. Thanks.
I love the way start your painting..
Thank you Gerald!
I was looking for some tips for even-lighted scenarios. Really appreciate it thank you.
You are a true gent, what you can do in few brush strokes I can only admire, I am going to join your Patreon after christmas
Me too. I feel lousy doing after xmas though lol!
Thank you very much for your videos!
Such a useful video, Alex. I love the way in the 2nd example especially the image emerges when initially I could not identify where the features were. I'm going to practise!
So happy I found your channel!! So useful!
Thanks for made this kind of videos, i really apreciated. From an mexican artist, cheers
You are so generous for creating a very educational video like this, so really, THANK YOU. From the Philippines
Thank you!
This video is so good, i've seen it over and over :)
Thank you Filipe! I'm very glad this was helpful.
It looks so easy
Wow! To great and useful ways of classical approach. It reminds me to pay more attention on my value and plane transitions... the middle value that connects lights and shades is crucial to render a convincent transition (avoid blending values). Thanks for sharing your knowledge.
You really make unbelievable transformations UwU now I'm your fan,from Philippines🇵🇭
Thank you Ginabelle!
Ooo You shouldn't use the word "lit" when refering to Joan of Arc.
Hahahahah
Smokin' hot English breakfast with scrabbled eggs
@LagiNaLangAko23 She got the sizzle and the steak.
Huh?
@@debbiesunlight7047 I think they branded her a witch and burn her alive. Hence "lit" since she was literally "lit" on fire.
I agree the planes of the head/ Asaro head studies are literally the most important part of learning portrait painting. I start the day by doing a few of these sketches of asaro head in different lights or angles
this is useful , but those strokes that suddenly made a realistic and synthesized face appear one frame to another are all I wanna know
C’mon, bro! Hahahaha
I wish my finished paintings looked a quarter as good as Alex’s block-ins! I was waiting for the lovely reflected light on the jawline in the first demo, though.
this has been very helpful, thank you so much
Thank you Bertha!
It's very useful video, thanks for it very much.
You make it look so easy 8-I
Thank you.
Thank you ... excellent ...
Thank you so much!
I reckon that more contrast looks better!😉
The Big One! Superbe, Merci beaucoup....Greetings from France
Hearing you speak makes me miss London!
As I am working on portraits at this point , and gaining more insight and understanding of portrait painting, I found this video to be a great example of carving out plains and rounding the forms with color instead of blending . This video is a great example of info that is relevant to me , as you tube hasn't failed us in the instructional programming dept. And the art community is laying a strong example of the best technical information to allow all who practice this science to achieve they're best.
And in my book , that's great .
More creativity in the world is always a good thing , so thank you for this great example of advanced art techniques so well done .
I completely agree! I reckon the whole reason we're seeing a resurgence in the popularity in realist painting down to the internet and the knowledge we all know have access to. When I went to Art school here in the UK in back in 94, it was like the human race had forgotten how to draw. You just couldn't find out about artists or teachers who worked from life. Then I found out about the guy who first taught me in 2004 throughout the internet. Since then things have only been growing.
@@SIMPLIFYDrawingandPainting Who was the guy the first taught you? Do you mean you learned through him from an internet source or is it an instructor you used to have that you now have come to realize is more reknowned than you knew in the past
@@punkisinthedetails1470 No, I found out about his classes in London. His name in Nick Bashall and he's a well known portrait painter here in the UK. He still teaches here:
www.nickbashall.com/teaching
Since starting with him 15 years ago, I then became aware of Richard Schmid and all the other amazing realist painters there are out there who offer books and dvd's etc. When I first went to art school when I was 19, there was no way of knowing any of this existed.
I say Nick is well known, but I'd never heard of him until I met him. Portrait painting is still quite niche here in the uk, despite its growing popularity.
@@SIMPLIFYDrawingandPainting Thanks for the excellent reply and info I really appreciate it. I think Portrait painting vitally important and a true test of skill. I think portrait painting is growing because of innovative but still realistic styles. Historically portrait painting can seem quite dry to some audiences and painters alike so it takes someone like Jenny Saville for example to reinvigorate and redefine what is possible and acceptable. I think your work holds in that same vain. It is realistic but with a unique style still painterly enough to be compelling to other artists and audiences alike. Like you said much of what is available now has not always been accessible and I think many people benefit from artists such as yourself sharing those valuable sources of information and ideas. You absolutely simplify the process and take the fear factor away but without losing any of the magic.
Love the balance in this tutorial it's clear and easy to apply. Thank you very much!
I personally like drawing/sketching my stuff out in my sketchbook then I transfer it to the digital world for color and what not. There's just something about that paper and pencil
such a great teacher and artist. beautiful style
What a fantastic instructive video. Thank you.
I really love your channel. It helps a lot for self studying and today I made big progression. I rarely find any video who gives clearer instructions. Thank you so much. I would love to see your new video soon.
Absolutely amazing
Gotta love the Alex. Thanks man! You're very talented and these demos are brilliant
Thanks Jack!
Thanks Alex. You might want to add your Patreon link to the video description.
Thanks for pointing that out. I thought I's had but something funny must have happened when I saved the video. Should be fixed now.
Thank u! Lovely
very helpful.. especially the second demo.
Excellent demonstration! Thank you
Thank you! Glad you liked it.
that corner beside the eyes is a really important landmark. there's a little gap between the eyes and that corner.
Yes, the corner of the eye. By that, I mean the small highlight you normally see next to the tear duct. Does that make sense?
@@SIMPLIFYDrawingandPainting yes!
Excellent! Thanks for sharing and producing the example.
the first drawing looks very nice
very informative tutorial.....loved it
Thank you!
This is a brilliant description of the head. Thanks Alex Tz
Thanks you
Bravo and thanks for sharing your knowledge!
Thanks for sharing. It was very helpful.
Thanks
This is a wonderful tutorial. Thank you.
Alex I really love your tutorials and you helped me tremendously with a few of my challenges. I will continue following you and always looking forward to another video . Regards
So thankful to have found this channel. You have such helpful and informative content; I appreciate your work!
Thank you so much! Great videos
This tutorial is awesome.
Brilliant! Thanks so much for your discussion on the planes of the face. It reminded me very much of discussions with a sculptor friend of mine. I learned a lot. Cheers, Bob
Great easy simple ... love it
Great video.. great teacher.. lots of thanks
Thanks Alex, very useful.
Awesome demo. Thank you v much.
Thank you Alex!
Planes/values/edges are interconnected and look out for the corner of the head if subject lacks shadow landmarks then look out for highlights 👍
جميل
This is extremely helpful! Thank you!!
You're amazing, thanks for the lesson
Alex, wonderfully done. Excellent tutorial. Really enjoyable and informative. Cheers
Greetings from argentina
Great work. Congratulations Alex.
Excellent painting and explanations. Thanks.
Your videos are so helpful! Thank you!!
Thank you Erica! Glad you like them.
Thanks Alex! Another great video. :)
i can relate to this kind of painting.
love your work alex thank you!
Really very helpful, thank you so much for this tutorial, really helped me.
Great 💙🎨
Amazing work , I just enjoyed and learned at the same time !!👌😊
Great demos and the content well delivered. I always enjoy your videos because you know your craft.
I love this video. I always stress the importance of values on my channel. Keep making great content!
fantastic info on planes, edges and values. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you Adebanji!
Awesome demo mate! Thank you! 😁
Incredible! You make it seem so easy! Very well done and thanks for the great video!
Thank you very much ....🙂🙂🙂
Those finger dots could of made quite the aesthetic pattern