Figure Drawing: The Human Head
A course by ZURSOIF Miguel Bustos GómezIllustrator
A course by ZURSOIF Miguel Bustos Gómez, Illustrator
Learn how to draw the skull, muscles, facial elements, and expressions without using a model
The face is a fundamental element of human representation, capable of revealing different personalities and what is most intimate in each one of us. The artist Miguel Bustos Gómez, better known as Zursoif, teaches you different techniques to master the drawing of the human head and its elements, without using a model.
In this course, learn how to draw the skull from different points of view using measurements and anatomical structures. Starting with simple geometric figures, see how light and shadow work, then experiment with different skin, hair and bone textures. At the end of this course, you will be able to represent a face, with its multiple movements and expressions.
With Zursoif as your guide, you can also discover the basics of figure drawing with his other course: Figure Drawing for Beginners, to create a pose catalog of the human body, starting with lines and circles.
What will you learn in this online course?
29 lessons & 37 downloads
Drawing techniques. Part 1
12 minutes, 30 seconds
Drawing techniques. Part 2
16 minutes, 18 seconds
Textures and surfaces
18 minutes, 5 seconds
The planes of the skull and neck. Part 1
19 minutes, 34 seconds
The planes of the skull and neck. Part 2
14 minutes, 56 seconds
The skull in 3 dimensions. Part 1
9 minutes, 22 seconds
What's included in this course?
Miguel Bustos, also known as Zursoif, starts this course by presenting his professional experience in the world of illustration and figure drawing,. He also talks about his main influences and gives you a short summary of what you’re about to learn in the course..
In the second unit, see the importance of the human head and its different representations. Then, learn drawing techniques using geometric figures, learn about the use of light and shadow, and textures to include in your composition.
In the next step, delve deeper into skull, neck, and vertebrae drawing technique from different perspectives, learn their measurements and proportions. Zursoif explains how lighting interferes with texture and volume of the skull and what is the best way to represent it.
Next, time to work on the muscles! Place each one of them and learn how they work. See how they interfere in movement and understand the importance of knowing these characteristics while drawing different positions and facial expressions.
Finally, see how to represent the different elements of the face: eyes, nose, mouth, ears, and hair. Start drawing with different variations in proportions, lighting, or points of view, while Zursoif teaches you a series of gestures and movements to perfect your work.
What is this course's project?
Create a composition of the human head from different points of view, including its anatomical, muscular, and gestural elements seen throughout the course.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
For any person who is interested in drawing the human head and deepening their knowledge in anatomy.
Requirements and materials
To do this course, you need a willingness to draw and some notions of geometry or how to draw straight lines and circles (although, for this, you can use specific materials).
In terms of materials, you need pencils, paper, erasers, tracing paper, rulers, a compass, disposable tissues or cotton.
Reviews
- 1 month ago
İskelet çizmeyi seveceğim aklıma gelmezdi. Çok faydalandım. Teşekkürler
- 1 month ago
Este curso está genial. Tanto la metodología como las explicaciones docentes. Muy buen feed back del profesor ¡Muy recomendado!
- 2 months ago
Wspaniały kurs polecam
- 2 months ago
Es un curso bastante completo
- 3 months ago
Excelente Curso-
Content
- U1
Introduction
- Presentation
- Influences
- What will we do in the course?
- U2
Head
- The individual
- Drawing techniques. Part 1
- Drawing techniques. Part 2
- Textures and surfaces
- U3
The cranium
- The planes of the skull and neck. Part 1
- The planes of the skull and neck. Part 2
- The planes of the skull and neck. Part 3
- The planes of the skull and neck. Part 4
- The skull in 3 dimensions. Part 1
- The skull in 3 dimensions. Part 2
- The skull in 3 dimensions. Part 3
- The skull in 3 dimensions. Part 4
- Skull textures
- U4
Head muscles
- Neck muscles
- Muscles of the face. Part 1
- Muscles of the face. Part 2
- U5
The face
- Nose. Part 1
- Nose. Part 2
- Eyes Part 1
- Eyes Part 2
- Mouth
- Ears
- Capillaries
- Application and composition with heads. Part 1
- Application and composition with heads. Part 2
- Application and composition with heads. Part 3
- FP
Final project
- Figure Drawing: The Human Head
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FAQs
Yes, this course is designed for people with basic drawing skills who want to deepen their understanding of applied anatomy and advanced techniques for drawing the human figure.
You only need graphite pencils, drawing paper, an eraser, a ruler, and access to visual references. Having anatomical models or reference photos is also recommended.
You will learn proportions, structure, and shading techniques to depict the human figure, skull, face, and muscles, as well as how to create characters and apply descriptive geometry in your drawings.
The course focuses on anatomical study applied to drawing, covering methods to represent volume, proportions, bone structures, muscles, textures, and facial expressions in the human figure.
Yes, the course includes exercises for drawing poses from different angles and capturing human body movement and three-dimensionality.
Yes, you will learn gradients, parallel hatching, stroke direction, and pressure control to achieve realistic volume, highlights, and shadows using graphite pencil.
Yes, the course covers head structure, facial proportions, placement of eyes, nose, mouth, and ears, as well as expressions and anatomical variations.