Cartoon-Style Character Portraits with Procreate
Facial proportions
A course by Cristina Gómez (adesignerlife) , Illustrator
Joined July 2009
About the video: Facial proportions
Overview
“Now I am going to show you which are the proportions that you should take into account when making a portrait, as well as the reference points within your drawing that will serve as a guide.”
In this video lesson Cristina Gómez (adesignerlife) addresses the topic: Facial proportions, which is part of the Domestika online course: Cartoon-Style Character Portraits with Procreate. Learn to create unique, stylized, and dynamic portraits using character and background references.
Partial transcription of the video
“In this lesson. i will teach you about facial proportions and why they are crucial for creating portraits. Understanding how to correctly position various elements of the face is essential; if these components aren't placed properly. a portrait may appear somewhat off or unnatural. Next. i will guide through techniques that ensure much more proportionate and lifelike portrayals. Let's start by taking a look at the rule of thirds. The rule of thirds is about splitting the face into three distinct sections. This technique is crucial for accurately positioning facial features like the eyes. mo...”
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Course summary for: Cartoon-Style Character Portraits with Procreate
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Character Design, Digital Drawing, Digital Illustration, Digital Painting

Cristina Gómez (adesignerlife)
A course by Cristina Gómez (adesignerlife)
Cristina Gómez, illustrator and content creator, specializes in cartoon portraits, which she creates in Procreate. With all the tools available to her in a couple of clicks, she can create fantastic environments and atmospheres in no time at all, and without getting her hands dirty!
An important part of her work is collaborating with major brands in the industry such as XPPEN and Huion, with whom she has carried out challenges, competitions, and product reviews of their tablets. She has also been involved in promoting the launch of Mulan with Disney+ and has illustrated a series of children's books.
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