In this 2h30 tutorial, we will begin by diving into head proportions and construction fundamentals, offering a clear and comprehensive understanding of how to build the foundation for drawing realistic or stylized heads. This section will break down the core concepts of head anatomy, focusing on the relationships between different parts of the face and how to capture those proportions in your drawings accurately. You will learn essential guidelines for positioning the eyes, nose, mouth, and ears, making achieving balanced and lifelike facial structures easier.

Following the foundational overview, we will transition into a real-time demonstration, where these basic principles will be applied step by step. Through this live example, you'll see how to practically utilize the techniques in your own work, reinforcing your understanding of head construction in real-time. This demo will allow you to follow along and observe how to integrate these basics effectively into your drawing process, giving you a solid approach to mastering the human head.

In the second part of the tutorial, we will focus on the smaller planes of the face, providing a more detailed exploration of the nuanced shapes and angles that define facial features. We'll cover how these planes shift depending on lighting, expression, and perspective, helping you bring depth and dimension to your drawings.

From there, we’ll explore the individual facial features—eyes, nose, mouth, and ears—discussing their anatomy and how to draw them accurately and expressively. You'll learn techniques for rendering realistic features while maintaining consistency with the overall head structure.

Finally, we will wrap up with a segment on drawing hair and the neck, discussing how to integrate these elements fluidly with the rest of the head. This section will cover how to treat hair as a mass rather than individual strands and provide tips on capturing natural flow and texture. The neck portion will help you understand how to connect the head to the body realistically, paying attention to anatomy and posture.

By the end of this tutorial, you’ll have a well-rounded understanding of head construction, facial features, and the necessary details to bring your character portraits to life.