Heads in Boxes

For Assignment 6:
The GIF here will replay automatically. The resulting face is, I'll admit, kind of odd, with its pulled-in, feminine mouth. But I'm claiming that it's the idea that counts! :)  Note the red centerline of the face and how it only touches the centerline of the box at the tip of the nose, and how there is maximum distance between round head and square box at the corners, which distance is exhibited to maximum effect on the left side. (Overplayed, possibly, but it depends on the type of face and how close the subject is to the observer. The face rounds away more serverely in close-up, wide-angle views and is relatively flattened in more distant, long-lensed views.)

Below, I did find one example of this assignment. It's a good job on the perspective setup, and a nicely human-looking human. The box is unsubdivided and too loose to really guide proportion, but it does seem a good match with the view of the head. I don't recall the grade, naturally, but I'm sure it earned a B+ at the very least, more likely an A-.

Here's the brief for the assignment:


Draw a human head in 1-point, 2-point, 2-point vertical and 3-point perspective. Make each head as realistic as possible. Use the methods you have learned so far to show the relationship between various features. Be aware that the face works on different planes and depths, the eyes and mouth are not on the same vertical plane for instance. This homework is a test of your knowledge of perspective and head proportion and anatomy.

Each head should be shown in a transparent box that shows the accurate use of the type of perspective used. Choose varying angles from below, above and the side, that show the details of the face as clearly as possible. Do NOT include beards, hats, spectacles etc. Keep hair short or away from face.

Each of your 4 line drawings should be 9" x 12" or larger.

PLEASE NOTE:

ALL WORK DONE FOR THIS CLASS SHOULD BE AS REALISTIC AS POSSIBLE, ANY STYLIZATION OR DISTORTION WILL BE PERCEIVED AS A FLAW.

Your grade will depend on your understanding of the principles and constructions involved in the assignment as well as the complexity, accuracy and detail of your drawing. Composition, line quality, clarity and cleanliness will also be factors. Going beyond the call of duty is strongly encouraged as long as you remain true to the brief. Show what you are capable of.

Feel free to draw the characters as bald to save time and show your credible handling of head shape.

JH