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THE HEAD: BASIC PROPORTIONS

When we begin to study portraiture, one of the most important early goals for any artist is to develop a clear, simple and consistent plan for building a generic head. The more precisely we can have this basic head plan in our mind, the better.

This model will serve as a useful departure point for developing a specific likeness. If we use it properly it can form the foundation for every head we paint or draw. Through comparison to this basic model, we can quickly and efficiently approach capturing the specific character and likeness of a

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