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D R AW I N G P R O G R A M Head Drawing Phase I: Basic Head Construction—Simple Asaro Head

OVERVIEW What you will learn: The “Asaro” memorization head was designed to be an intro to the simplest planes of the head. You will see in a few lessons a more complex version. Make sure to use the Conté charcoal pencil when copying the ones from the video. After you have done those, continue to repeat as often as you can until you firmly grasp them. You can also sketch them with graphite or ballpoint pen in your sketchbook. Note: The planes are caused by various directional changes of pieces of anatomy. The skull as well as muscle rhythms/abstraction are part of them. We separate them so they are easier to study. Once they become intuitive, they will be brought back together.

This head will provide you with a good foundation for basic head drawing. You will start to draw upon this information when you get into painting.

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SETTING UP

Suggested Reading: ‡$VDURERRNOHW Comes with Asaro head www.planesofthehead.com ‡Drawing the Head and Hands Andrew Loomis ‡Figure Drawing Design and Invention Michael Hampton

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Preserving the Traditions of the Masters

© Watts Atelier of the Arts, LLC, 2013

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ASSIGNMENT 3: BASIC HEAD CONSTRUCTION–SIMPLE ASARO HEAD

In this assignment you will learn the basic planes of the head. Make sure and apply yourself. We will build off this exercise in a few lessons to tackle the more complex “Asaro” planes of the head. Part 1: Read over handouts that cover essential key notes and tips. Some of these were covered in the video, but there are important additional tidbits you may find helpful. Don’t forget what you learned during the foundation phase. Part 2: Copy Jeff’s drawings of the various angles. 1) Start with the profile view first. Copy my drawing while referring to the photo as well. You can always go back and review the video if you get stuck. (After copying my drawing, try it from the photo as well.) 2) Next, draw the front view. Again, use my drawing and the photo provided. You will need to do these several times over a period of time. This information needs to become ingrained. You can always test yourself by trying to draw it from memory. 3) Now, draw the three-quarter view. This is the most commonly used angle in portraiture. Part 3: Draw from the photos this time. Repeat the above now drawing from the various photos provided of the profile, straight-on, and three-quarter poses. Part 4: Before going on to the next lessons, spend some time in your sketchbook drawing these angles. Remember, intuitive knowledge is not accomplished overnight but over many days of repeated study. The next planes of the head will build off this one. Stick in there, we’ve all had to do this!

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S IMPLIFIED P L A N E S O F T H E H E A D ( M E M O R I Z AT I O N P L A N E S )

Note: The Asaro head was designed by artist John Asaro. Go to www.planesofthehead.com to purchase one.

- TIP The planes of the head should be memorized. These planes will allow us to model the head in light and shade. We will start by memorizing the simplified planes. After studying one of the major head positions for one half hour or so, take a break. Turn the page and now draw the same angle from memory. If you can’t, don’t worry! Repeat this same head position two or three times. Make it one whole evening of study, maybe one or two hours. Be patient. It’s not a race!

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D R AW I N G R E F E R E N CE — A S A R O P R O F I L E

Preserving the Traditions of the Masters

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Preserving the Traditions of the Masters

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www.wattsatelier.com

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D R AW I N G R E F E R E N CE — A S A R O F R O N T

Preserving the Traditions of the Masters

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Preserving the Traditions of the Masters

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DRAW I N G R E F E R E N CE — A S A R O T H R E E - Q U A RT E R

Preserving the Traditions of the Masters

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www.wattsatelier.com

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Preserving the Traditions of the Masters

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www.wattsatelier.com

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