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How to Draw the Head / Face / Portrait with Steve Huston PART 1 (3 HOURS!)
ChannelNew Masters AcademyIn brief
This video teaches how to build a realistic head structure using basic geometric shapes like boxes, cylinders, and spheres, covering multiple perspectives. Steve Huston demonstrates the Old Masters’ approach, then guides you through constructing intermediate facial features like eyes, nose, mouth, and ears. Ideal for artists aiming to strengthen foundational drawing skills before refining details.
Key steps
- Build intermediate constructs for eyes, nose, mouth, and ears on the base structure
- Follow along with Steve’s timed practice exercise to apply techniques independently
- Compare your work to Steve’s personal approach for constructive feedback
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Constructing the human head starts with basic shapes. Instructor Steve Huston demonstrates how to use boxes, cylinders, and spheres to form the head's basic structure. He focuses on constructing the head in different perspectives, ensuring a solid foundation for the facial features. For more detailed areas like the eyes, nose, mouth, and ears, Steve covers intermediate constructs.
Follow along as Steve illustrates how the Old Masters approached head construction. You’ll also get a timed assignment to practice these techniques and see Steve's personal approach to the exercise.
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To learn more about constructing the head, explore Steve Huston’s courses on New Masters Academy: nma.art/v3/course-catalog?filters=instructors[s…
RELATED LINKS:
• youtube.com/watch?v=xexk-goFBGo
• youtube.com/watch?v=2T7cDY7YDsg
• youtube.com/watch?v=Xyiw1KqKyww
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ABOUT NMA:
At NMA, we have a team of world-renowned instructors offering a wide range of courses covering essential techniques and skills for success in any visual art field. With over 2,500 hours of content from 50+ instructors, we provide a structured, step-by-step curriculum and live instructor interaction to ensure you have a clear path to mastery. Plus, our unique 3D viewing application and photo reference library give you the resources you need to excel.
CREDITS:
Artist | Instructor - Steve Huston
Want to learn with Steve in person? Reserve your spot for the New Masters Village 5-day retreat:
Discovering the Artist You Were Meant to Be Through Figure Drawing: newmastersvillage.com/art-retreat/huston
Constructing the human head starts with basic shapes. Instructor Steve Huston demonstrates how to use boxes, cylinders, and spheres to form the head's basic structure. He focuses on constructing the head in different perspectives, ensuring a solid foundation for the facial features. For more detailed areas like the eyes, nose, mouth, and ears, Steve covers intermediate constructs.
Follow along as Steve illustrates how the Old Masters approached head construction. You’ll also get a timed assignment to practice these techniques and see Steve's personal approach to the exercise.
Join us on Discord to learn together: discord.gg/nma
Visit NMA.art for over 1,400 hours of premium video training: nma.art
To learn more about constructing the head, explore Steve Huston’s courses on New Masters Academy: nma.art/v3/course-catalog?filters=instructors[s…
RELATED LINKS:
• youtube.com/watch?v=xexk-goFBGo
• youtube.com/watch?v=2T7cDY7YDsg
• youtube.com/watch?v=Xyiw1KqKyww
#drawingtutorial #figure #drawing #arteducation
Subscribe to NMA: nma.art
Premium Videos: nma.art/v3/course-catalog
Reference Images: nma.art/v3/art-catalog/images
FOLLOW NMA:
Instagram - instagram.com/newmastersacademy/?hl=en
Twitter - twitter.com/NMA_Arts
Facebook - facebook.com/NewMastersAcademy/
TikTok - tiktok.com/@new_masters_academy
Pinterest - pinterest.com/nma_arts/
WATCH MORE NMA:
Latest Uploads: youtube.com/watch?v=xEJYWkwdwBU&t=444s
Group Coaching Session: youtube.com/watch?v=epibiF9Nink
Bill Perkins on Working with Disney: youtube.com/watch?v=0lxgPyOWpyM
ABOUT NMA:
At NMA, we have a team of world-renowned instructors offering a wide range of courses covering essential techniques and skills for success in any visual art field. With over 2,500 hours of content from 50+ instructors, we provide a structured, step-by-step curriculum and live instructor interaction to ensure you have a clear path to mastery. Plus, our unique 3D viewing application and photo reference library give you the resources you need to excel.
CREDITS:
Artist | Instructor - Steve Huston
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New Masters Academy published this 3:08:37 video tutorial on October 29, 2015. It has been watched 9,890,536 times on YouTube.
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