Hey, Just using the Loomis method while learning to draw a portrait makes the head plane instead of a 3D object. If you combine the Loomis method and The planes of the head, you will get a faster and better understanding of the head. In the beginning, learning with male reference makes it easy to see the planes of the face, and choosing to concentrate on a single angle and the face elements is a better way to improve quickly. 😁
Without the gesture and correct proportion, the planes don't work very well. Can I ask, when you say plane, are you referring to value, tone and shading?
@@colincannings7946 I believe what ingridousa was saying is that the idea is that Loomis Method is a good start for getting placements and sections of the head but when adding the face elements consider the "planes" or surface angles to correctly build them up. The book "Figure Drawing: Design and Invention " I mentioned in the description of this video teaches this idea. Building the planes for facial features in a 3d space will also help you understand how to shade the facial features correctly.
After being terrified of drawing people for decades, my desire to paint my son (14) overcame the fear. I started learning using the Loomis method three days ago. I found most RUclips lessons a little frustrating, so I've just invested in the book. I'm very excited to begin this journey!
That's great, overcome the fear with the right motivation! Watching someone else draw is helpful but having the right resources and frequently practicing will help us get better.
I'm also trying to learn to draw. I found michael hampton on youtube, and he has many videos that compliment his book. It helped me with understanding the 3d forms and planes. I hope this helps. Keep up the great work 😁
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I like your content and your delivery. Glad i found you . W ill get the Loomis book.
Your opening lines and the mentioning of your boy leads trears in my eyes.... I am spell bound to see your resilience....
Thank you. Its hard to loose a loved one but we can work through it in a healthy way.
Hey,
Just using the Loomis method while learning to draw a portrait makes the head plane instead of a 3D object. If you combine the Loomis method and The planes of the head, you will get a faster and better understanding of the head. In the beginning, learning with male reference makes it easy to see the planes of the face, and choosing to concentrate on a single angle and the face elements is a better way to improve quickly. 😁
Thank you for the insight. I will definitely try that out!
Without the gesture and correct proportion, the planes don't work very well. Can I ask, when you say plane, are you referring to value, tone and shading?
@@colincannings7946 I believe what ingridousa was saying is that the idea is that Loomis Method is a good start for getting placements and sections of the head but when adding the face elements consider the "planes" or surface angles to correctly build them up. The book "Figure Drawing: Design and Invention " I mentioned in the description of this video teaches this idea. Building the planes for facial features in a 3d space will also help you understand how to shade the facial features correctly.
After being terrified of drawing people for decades, my desire to paint my son (14) overcame the fear. I started learning using the Loomis method three days ago. I found most RUclips lessons a little frustrating, so I've just invested in the book. I'm very excited to begin this journey!
That's great, overcome the fear with the right motivation! Watching someone else draw is helpful but having the right resources and frequently practicing will help us get better.
Appreciate your method thank you
I'm also trying to learn to draw. I found michael hampton on youtube, and he has many videos that compliment his book. It helped me with understanding the 3d forms and planes. I hope this helps. Keep up the great work 😁
Thank you. I will check that out.