Drawing a realistic skull just to get the positioning of facial features correct feels like when SpongeBob drew a realistic face in order to reverse engineer it into a perfect circle.
@@jdos5643Sure, that's why we have one tube in our throat that is used for eating, drinking, and breathing. So wonderfully designed that we as a species regularly choke on food cause it goes down the wrong exit chamber.
@@xxfree-forevloverxx9325considering how op's pfp is a woman. he's saying that since shes a woman, she can't think straight, basically just a sexist thing.
It's giving: "First, i draw this head, erase some of the more detailed features, and 1, 2, 3-a *circle*, eh, thing." But seriously though, this was very helpful with envisioning the anatomy underneath the skin and muscles and why the steucture of the head is such. Super informative, thank you!
@@timeme_08 when doing profile or 3/4 portraits of my ocs or characters, my favorite thing to draw is the nose to forehead transition and getting the proportions right. i don’t notice it much in other artist’s pieces
I really struggle with side profiles so this video is really helpful. I like how you break down specific parts, rather than just showing the drawing with no explanation.
Also, just a small tip, if you feel like the ears you drew are too small The ear is as tall as the distance between tip of the nose and the eyebrows. This helped me so much because everytime i drew a face the ears would be too small. Hope this help others❤
I feel you've described the *average* ears, bc not all are created equal! I find everyone's ears begin and end in different spots (taking mental notes makes it easier to determine if someone is the same person as an older photo of them, or just a slightly different angle... or someone who looks very much like them but is possibly impersonating them!) The technique is a forensic trick, and it helps if you have known photos of the subject at different angles, and different years/decades. Looking straight at the face, take note where top of ear aligns-- bushy part of eyebrow? Outer corner of eye? Lowest point of lower eyelid? Then do the same, noting where earlobe corresponds-- many go just to dark part of nostril; others go all the way to lowest portion of lower lip. Think of the guy whose ears you noticed while watching an interview or TV show. I've often commented "Look how BIG his ears are!!" Other times, someone's ears will look like little dried apricots! On a large guy, it will be startling, but still acceptable, of course. Because God don't make mistakes!!♡ Point is, all NOSES, MOUTHS, HAIRLINES, TEETH, EARS, etc, are unique. One size does not fit all! Start noticing and comparing, you'll see what I mean.
@@youresoakinginit2113of course, everyone knows not every ear is the same. I'm just saying a tip I learned after starting anatomy classes. This is just something to help someone get a base to understand ear placement, since an average ear would be at that length. What you said is right, but that comes in the next level. After understanding the base, people can truly explore and understand more on other types of ears.
Thanks Mark! I like the overall calmness in your voice. You know something to listen to during doom scrolling, a sort of nice breaking point taking back to reality. (Sorry if this sounds sarcastic, I actually mean every word) As a starting artist I support you!😌
Thanks I am a Graphic Designer and have been just running my business and marketing myself for business. And I stumbled upon your channel. I now realize that I must go back to what got me to where I am now. I need to draw just for myself and not my clients. Thanks for the inspiration!❤
Thank you!! I'm an illustrator, and my mom asked me last year if I could teach her how to draw, and technically, I can. But what I struggle to help her do is visualize and understand. This is so simple and clear that I think it may help it click!
What’s really cool is mammals protect the orbitals and teeth my moving as much flesh and muscle in front of those places when aggression is displayed. The face we picture as someone angry or aggressive comes from this(mouth and lips drawn tight and eyebrows lowered) horses do it too by protecting their ears eyes and teeth (ears flat back and upper lip lowered down over their teeth and eyes squinted or rolled away)
it's because unconsciously our brains know this information and understand that that's how a human should look, so when they add the line your brain starts connecting things together without you really thinking about it
Oh, okay, now I get it. Next time to draw someone's head I'll draw a perfect skull first and then just add some skin on top, can't believe that it took me so many years to find out! Thank you very much!!!
As someone who doesn’t draw , i found this interesting, and as such: i got value from this content. Here’s my comment and i left a complementary like too for your soothing voice.
As a (failed) 3D artist, this actually helps ! Sometimes (often ?) books are showing too much and the content is too overwhelming to process, but this very simple method of showing very basic thickness of what's above the bones is quite helpful, especially for the skull and throat (not that sure for the limbs and other stuff which is actually easier, not sure why though). So thanks for the video, will definitely put this one in my anatomical knowledge playlist.
Thanks i was training to be an EMT in the early 00's but never completed my training. one of the learning shifts we worked at Ben Taub hospital and the paramedics brought in this guy from a motorcycle wreck. his body looked liked a person's reflection in one of those wavy funhouse mirrors bless his heart. he made a sound when they rolled him over at the scene so they had to perform CPR on him from the scene all the dang way to the ER literally pumping on his chest the entire way even though they had to put a plastic bag around his head to keep the brains from leaking everywhere. Anyway, he had a triangular avulsion on the back of his head about 6 to 8 inches per side of the flap and we got to palpate under that avulsed area . under the flap his head was almost still hot but what really surprised me was how thick the skin was!! It was like almost a dang inch thick!! I had no idea! Anyhoo ur drawing tutorial reminded my of that poor souls avulsed skin flap. love u bye thanks
It's videos like this that do make it clear why it's been so important for artists to learn, know and draw anatomy, and skeletal representations. It really helps you know why facial features are where they are
I finally realized I was so bad at drawing profiles without a reference that I just drew a skull one day and the face over it. MUCH easier, thanks for the tips!
You need to get better resources because it seems like you are wasting your time and not making any progress. This should be learned in a month at the most. At a better level. Newmastersacademy for example could help you
Yes please in every single way, i immediately as an artist wanna pull out my sketchbook and start my own little version of what you’ve done in the video and it’s very greatly appreciated.
I've heard some people feel uncomfortable seeing images like this because bones and muscle tissue is not supposed to be outside of the body so our brains might ring alarm bells that something is wrong even if it's just a picture.
Okay, this video just made me realize things about my body I didn't notice before. Now it will pop on my head on the most random days and make me question reality. Thanks, loved the video ❤
I’m a 12 year old artist and I’ve gotten a lot of improvement in my art since I started drawing when I was 2 so my next step is learning the correct anatomy - so I’m starting piece by piece. Thank you for this video ☺️
Wow, the space between the teeth and the lips really started making sense, but it was a foundation for the whole chin and throat. That makes so much sense
The skull is not right though. What bothers me is especially the middle section of the face part and that it's not in the right proportions. (this is just my personal opinion, because I've looked at a lot of skulls and ortho xrays, because I am a dentist.. Not that I could draw a better picture)
Since each skull is different, anatomically, the skull here is perfectly fine since we only have general proportions. What he is saying/showing is very worthwhile and simplifies drawing a profile.
That's what practice is for. I couldn't even draw a heart when I was 3 years old. I had to keep working on it. I wound up with an entire notebook scribbled with oblong circles until I got it right.
This is so amazing! I love this, and I’ll definitely keep it all in mind… and totally be way more aware of how far my face is from my skull forever now. 👀
Was I the only one that touched the bridge of my nose when he was explaining this?
No, I did too.
Me too
Immediately did that
Back of my head too
Was about too
I am not an artist, but I really like your content and the way you deliver your info.
Thanks.
same
You are an artist. You can implement this new knowledge in many more ways besides paper.
Same here.
Also hi from Germany :D
Fr
I was bouta comment the same thing lol
Drawing a realistic skull just to get the positioning of facial features correct feels like when SpongeBob drew a realistic face in order to reverse engineer it into a perfect circle.
Beat me to it
The human head design the work of Gods hand
@@jdos5643Sure, that's why we have one tube in our throat that is used for eating, drinking, and breathing. So wonderfully designed that we as a species regularly choke on food cause it goes down the wrong exit chamber.
Crazy shout
I was thinking the same fuckin thing lol!
I learned nothing new, but I enjoyed it all the same. Concise, informative, and helpful. This is good art advice.
You make things that appear difficult so doable. Thankyou for your teaching.
Everything is doable Pat. The end result is the only thing in question.
I always get stuck on how to outline the face after I finish sketching the photorealistic skull base.
That’s because he is skilled. What he did perfectly is difficult
Things are only as hard as you make them. If you remove you as a barrier then everything becomes easy😊
Tip noted, draw an exceptionally detailed skull everytime I draw a head
Yeah, I don't have any skull paper I can do an overlay on. Lol Fresh out!
Like spongebob drawing a circle
@@TheDoomSlayer_666 well that's the only way to do it
why does this remind me of that one SpongeBob episode
@@TheDoomSlayer_666that's exactly what I thought.
As someone who's looked at hundreds of pictures of skulls to get a better idea of how to draw faces in my 30 years this was invaluable. Thank you.
This is so funny
@@tuwacroi How
@giacomo_9815 idk I was loopy off anesthesia I can't remember
@@giacomo_9815bc mf spent 30 years looking at skulls to perfect drawing drawing faces
This was a breathe of fresh air and a learning experience. Thank you, good sir.
The fact that I am in medical school and an artist and somehow didn't put two and two together is kind of concerning...
Thank you for this video!
☕️☕️☕️☕️☕️☕️☕️☕️☕️☕️
@@boricuachamp Get out.
@@boricuachampwhat does this mean?
@@xxfree-forevloverxx9325considering how op's pfp is a woman. he's saying that since shes a woman, she can't think straight, basically just a sexist thing.
Wow really helpful to know
It's giving: "First, i draw this head, erase some of the more detailed features, and 1, 2, 3-a *circle*, eh, thing."
But seriously though, this was very helpful with envisioning the anatomy underneath the skin and muscles and why the steucture of the head is such. Super informative, thank you!
i love the matter-of-fact way you speak. idk why, it’s just so calming
I know right, it's like the voices in my head
as an artist i feel like i’m the only one that really gives my characters forehead definition because i know the skull curves
Wdym
@@timeme_08 when doing profile or 3/4 portraits of my ocs or characters, my favorite thing to draw is the nose to forehead transition and getting the proportions right. i don’t notice it much in other artist’s pieces
Thanks ❤
Did you draw your profile picture? The character looks cool :D
It seems obvious when illustrated like this, but a lot of artists never consider this when drawing human heads. Very helpful guide! 👍
Didn't think I'd see useful content in my shorts feed, let alone YOU
I really struggle with side profiles so this video is really helpful. I like how you break down specific parts, rather than just showing the drawing with no explanation.
Nice
Shocked and in awe at how easily you drew that ear with so few lines
It was incredible
Practice.
I can't understand how someone can draw so accurately, it's like magic to me
Bro fr. If somebody introduces themselves as an artist, I just go ahead and file them under "wizard"
practise. No magic, just practise.
only took me 7 months to draw realistic heads/faces from scratch
@@KismetLizard "It's like magic" is not the same thing as "it's magic" just to you know 😉
I've never had something explained to me with a voice so calm. Wow, i didn't even know that's possible
Tjis guy's voice is so calming and soothing, he should do voice narration for audiobooks...
i always type j instead of h accidentally, and this is the first time that i've seen someone else do that, and it just made me really happy :)
Yeah, his voice is really calm and soothing, just like Bob Ross's.
Also, just a small tip, if you feel like the ears you drew are too small
The ear is as tall as the distance between tip of the nose and the eyebrows. This helped me so much because everytime i drew a face the ears would be too small. Hope this help others❤
you just saved my life thank you
@@jeweliskewel you're welcome! i'm gald i could help❤
This is cursed information oh my god
I feel you've described the *average* ears, bc not all are created equal!
I find everyone's ears begin and end in different spots (taking mental notes makes it easier to determine if someone is the same person as an older photo of them, or just a slightly different angle... or someone who looks very much like them but is possibly impersonating them!)
The technique is a forensic trick, and it helps if you have known photos of the subject at different angles, and different years/decades.
Looking straight at the face, take note where top of ear aligns-- bushy part of eyebrow? Outer corner of eye? Lowest point of lower eyelid?
Then do the same, noting where earlobe corresponds-- many go just to dark part of nostril; others go all the way to lowest portion of lower lip.
Think of the guy whose ears you noticed while watching an interview or TV show. I've often commented "Look how BIG his ears are!!" Other times, someone's ears will look like little dried apricots! On a large guy, it will be startling, but still acceptable, of course. Because God don't make mistakes!!♡
Point is, all NOSES, MOUTHS, HAIRLINES, TEETH, EARS, etc, are unique. One size does not fit all!
Start noticing and comparing, you'll see what I mean.
@@youresoakinginit2113of course, everyone knows not every ear is the same. I'm just saying a tip I learned after starting anatomy classes.
This is just something to help someone get a base to understand ear placement, since an average ear would be at that length. What you said is right, but that comes in the next level. After understanding the base, people can truly explore and understand more on other types of ears.
Thanks Mark! I like the overall calmness in your voice. You know something to listen to during doom scrolling, a sort of nice breaking point taking back to reality. (Sorry if this sounds sarcastic, I actually mean every word)
As a starting artist I support you!😌
@@Camambert13 Much appreciated. Any port in the doom scrolling storm is a safe port. Happy sailing!
Thanks I am a Graphic Designer and have been just running my business and marketing myself for business. And I stumbled upon your channel. I now realize that I must go back to what got me to where I am now. I need to draw just for myself and not my clients. Thanks for the inspiration!❤
AND that’s been since 1977😝
I'm an artist and your tutorials are very helpful
Thank you!
@@markliamsmith how bigger needs to be the eyeball ?
The seemingly effortless tracing of that drawing is INSANE
As an artist, this was very helpful. Thank you!
Thank you!! I'm an illustrator, and my mom asked me last year if I could teach her how to draw, and technically, I can. But what I struggle to help her do is visualize and understand. This is so simple and clear that I think it may help it click!
It makes sense that there’s that much space between the lips and the teeth, but I’d literally never thought about it before. Thanks for the heads-up!
What’s really cool is mammals protect the orbitals and teeth my moving as much flesh and muscle in front of those places when aggression is displayed. The face we picture as someone angry or aggressive comes from this(mouth and lips drawn tight and eyebrows lowered) horses do it too by protecting their ears eyes and teeth (ears flat back and upper lip lowered down over their teeth and eyes squinted or rolled away)
it’s so wild how one single line brings so much life to a piece. I could never understand how artists can do that.
A lot of it is breaking down what we see into smaller shapes. I don't know if that helps, but wanted to pass on just in case.
Hehe... bringing life to the skeleton drawing...
it's because unconsciously our brains know this information and understand that that's how a human should look, so when they add the line your brain starts connecting things together without you really thinking about it
@@megsmileyface6202 smaller and or simpler
No matter how much I practice, I will never be able to draw like this. Amazing work. He makes it look so easy.
Oh, okay, now I get it. Next time to draw someone's head I'll draw a perfect skull first and then just add some skin on top, can't believe that it took me so many years to find out! Thank you very much!!!
Trace it.
Sheesh, these people really need others to give them fish.
It's actually not particularly accurate, at least in the maxillary (upper jaw) area - it's set far too back/flat. But skulls vary!
Spongebob ahh artistry
You can print some and them add the face as practice.
Nothing is obvious to those of us who can't draw. Thank you.
Nothing is obvious to those that don’t need to draw around skulls either.
As someone who doesn’t draw , i found this interesting, and as such: i got value from this content. Here’s my comment and i left a complementary like too for your soothing voice.
not an artist but my youtube feed is in its, “just show him anything, he’ll watch it” time of the day and they’re not wrong
You are a great teacher of anatomy!
I love watching the process of artist who do realist or anatomically correct work. Its oftentimes out of this world!
As a (failed) 3D artist, this actually helps !
Sometimes (often ?) books are showing too much and the content is too overwhelming to process, but this very simple method of showing very basic thickness of what's above the bones is quite helpful, especially for the skull and throat (not that sure for the limbs and other stuff which is actually easier, not sure why though).
So thanks for the video, will definitely put this one in my anatomical knowledge playlist.
Thanks
i was training to be an EMT in the early 00's but never completed my training.
one of the learning shifts we worked at Ben Taub hospital and the paramedics brought in this guy from a motorcycle wreck. his body looked liked a person's reflection in one of those wavy funhouse mirrors bless his heart. he made a sound when they rolled him over at the scene so they had to perform CPR on him from the scene all the dang way to the ER literally pumping on his chest the entire way even though they had to put a plastic bag around his head to keep the brains from leaking everywhere. Anyway, he had a triangular avulsion on the back
of his head about 6 to 8 inches per side of the flap and we got to palpate under that avulsed area . under the flap his head was almost still hot but what really surprised me was how thick the skin was!! It was like almost a dang inch thick!! I had no idea! Anyhoo ur drawing tutorial reminded my of that poor souls avulsed skin flap.
love u
bye
thanks
Did that guy survive?
I'm amazed at the chin info! I was always taking the line way close to the throat than it should. Thanks!
I honestly just like stockpiling these anatomy/drawing advice videos despite not even being an artist. Thank you for the information!
It's videos like this that do make it clear why it's been so important for artists to learn, know and draw anatomy, and skeletal representations. It really helps you know why facial features are where they are
Thank you Mark, you’re a value creator.
Thank you!
@@markliamsmithMan, but what about jawline? It must mean tha5 the space under the chin can differ among peoole right?
I finally realized I was so bad at drawing profiles without a reference that I just drew a skull one day and the face over it. MUCH easier, thanks for the tips!
As a self taught artist, this was the most informative bit of info I’ve learned about the subject in my 40 years of drawing and painting. Thank you!
You need to get better resources because it seems like you are wasting your time and not making any progress. This should be learned in a month at the most. At a better level. Newmastersacademy for example could help you
I got value from this content. Immediate subscription. Dexterity is an under utilized skill amongst the masses and I'm here for it.
samesies
oh shit, we both in florjda too?
This is sweet. So much easier to visualise with the actual skull underneath. Thank you.
This looks really on point. Im not much an artist myself, but I can appreciate it
Yes please in every single way, i immediately as an artist wanna pull out my sketchbook and start my own little version of what you’ve done in the video and it’s very greatly appreciated.
That's awesome! Remember to do it multiple times to really solidify the practice. That's what I'm gonna do!
Despite not being an artist I got value from this and it costs me nothing to help you in the algorithm. Here’s a comment because you asked nicely :)
Why does anatomy always give me tingles where ever im looking at
I've heard some people feel uncomfortable seeing images like this because bones and muscle tissue is not supposed to be outside of the body so our brains might ring alarm bells that something is wrong even if it's just a picture.
Thank you for your service to humanity and the arts 🎭
Okay, this video just made me realize things about my body I didn't notice before. Now it will pop on my head on the most random days and make me question reality. Thanks, loved the video ❤
Super cool. Made me feel good to know the front of the neck isn't so close to the spine!
Dude what
have people just never touched their own necks
@@safinhh8312have people not heard of a joke
I’m a 12 year old artist and I’ve gotten a lot of improvement in my art since I started drawing when I was 2 so my next step is learning the correct anatomy - so I’m starting piece by piece. Thank you for this video ☺️
I love how detailed this is ty
I enjoy learning from you, Mark. Thank you.
The way you drew that ear was so smooth tf?
Very helpful and very interesting in many ways. Thank you for sharing. I always look forward to your next video. 😉
I used to used templates for designing dresses and this can help me do make-up designing now! Thanks a bunch!!❤
Everything you share is worth seeing! ❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉🌟🌟🌟
Wow, the space between the teeth and the lips really started making sense, but it was a foundation for the whole chin and throat. That makes so much sense
Thanks for that ear tip....no pun intended
Thanks mate, I really enjoyed your short. It even made me think about drawing more. Thank you
The skull is not right though. What bothers me is especially the middle section of the face part and that it's not in the right proportions.
(this is just my personal opinion, because I've looked at a lot of skulls and ortho xrays, because I am a dentist.. Not that I could draw a better picture)
Also - the vertebrae are in a wrong position in a relation to the skull
Since each skull is different, anatomically, the skull here is perfectly fine since we only have general proportions. What he is saying/showing is very worthwhile and simplifies drawing a profile.
the big cracks in the skull didn't bother you though?
I really love your videos. I’m actually trying to learn watercolor, but, I realized
I should learn how to draw first!😅
I'm not an artist but found this really satisfying.
Drawing that ear was really nice and slick hand movement, great expression
@@TheMrJizzus Much appreciated!
Thanks for sharing this with us.
So green with envy, but fo you realize that you make it look easier than it is for some of us without your talent?
I love all your drawing tips
If by talent you means years of dedicated practice and perseverance.
That's what practice is for. I couldn't even draw a heart when I was 3 years old. I had to keep working on it. I wound up with an entire notebook scribbled with oblong circles until I got it right.
Good to think about. Glad for the instruction!
Very informative and you
make the illustration seem so easy
"so start with a sketch..."
*draws a skull*
Thank you for making this content, I appreciate you for creating.
The the best for an advanced manga artist like myself. Anatomy like this holds insane value
I never thought about this but i subconsciously knew about this, thanks for unlocking this knowledge for me mate
Why is this so soothing?
That's really good work, the explanation is something I wish I had heard at my Son's age. Will share with him.
I love that you drew this out with such beautiful detail because the only way I can draw a face is by imagining the skull
This is so amazing! I love this, and I’ll definitely keep it all in mind… and totally be way more aware of how far my face is from my skull forever now. 👀
Thanks for the anatomy tips! This helps a lot. Love your content.
Wow, that's actually really useful and quick.
This made me realize how easy it was for Rooney to get his skull scrimshawed... it also helped me as an artist, but the first one for sure doggone it.
These are so calming
Value 4 value - I liked this, you have a very calming and consistent voice❤
That's actually really helpful thank you
I really enjoy your content. Keep up the great work. 😊
Videos like this, along with looking at facial reconstructions, really help learn anatomically correct drawing!
Love it and such a calm voice
Thanks for the advice I’ve always wanted to learn to draw and I’m studying anatomy so this has been a win win
This is great for understanding how to draw a profile. Thank you ❤
Thanks for the info, even if i dont draw like this good it may help :)
Tbh i always struggle with placing lips and brows so this was hella helpfull THANK YOU KIND STRANGER
Damn… this was super helpful! Thank you!
Seriously, super useful information! Thank you! 😮
This is actually mind blowing 🤯
I went to college and learned about the human anatomy. It's very interesting! I loved how you drew the head! Thanks!
Unintentional ASMR
got mad tingles, bruv
I am an artist, but fortunately, I realize learning is a lifelong process. Thank you for this content.
the brow one is so real! thanks
Really nice drawing!
I love to draw and this just gave me some good ideas on how to improve.
Thank you
This is very detailed and simple at the same time I like this
This is actually super cool... thanks!