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FACE STUDY NOTES

Study Faces with Structure

Read face maps, expression notes, and portrait lessons that make each feature easier to place and draw.

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Plaster face study block, charcoal portrait sheets, clay profile fragment and linen on a rain-lit studio table.

TOPICS

Study Faces by Topic

Simple face ratios for front, side, and three-quarter views.

Overhead flatlay of a plaster face blank with linen, eucalyptus, and a ceramic dish

GUIDE

Facial Proportion

Simple face ratios for front, side, and three-quarter views.

Clay smile-frown mask beside a bud vase and ivory cloth on a stone desk in soft light.

TIPS

Expression Study

Quick reads on smiles, frowns, blinks, and brow shapes.

Plaster bust with pebble, wool and ceramic bowl on a stone shelf for portrait anatomy.

GUIDE

Portrait Anatomy

Bones, planes, and soft parts that change the face.

Top-down tray still life with practice pages, brass clip, peach sleeve, and plant cutting.

TIPS

Practice Worksheets

Print pages for drills, marks, and repeat face studies.

face study sheets

120+

face study sheets

step-by-step art lessons

35

step-by-step art lessons

photo study packs

14

photo study packs

The Map

Community

Customer notes

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“The face maps gave me a clear way to place eyes, nose, and mouth.”

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Hannah Bell

Illustration student, Leeds Art School

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“I use the expression sheets before every portrait class.”

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Owen Price

Freelance portrait artist

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“The notes are short, neat, and easy to print for my students.”

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Priya Nair

Art tutor, Northbridge College

SPOTLIGHTS

New Sheets and Packs

A full set of drills for one short study block.

Overhead study folder, plaster face fragment, portrait sheets and graphite tin on bright stone.

Editor pick

Weekend Face Pack

A full set of drills for one short study block.

Brow study sheet under paperweight with charcoal sticks on a walnut board
02Step 4

04 Brow Shapes

See how brows change mood and angle.

Clay mouth models beside a folded cloth and study sheet in a warm studio corner.
03Step 5

05 Mouth Corners

Small shifts that change a whole face.

Anatomy study sheets beside a chipped plaster cheek and pale wood tray in warm light.

Wide read

Anatomy Notes for Artists

Simple sheets on planes, cheeks, jaw, and skull.

Side-view study board with profile sheets, plaster head cast, and ivory linen in soft morning light.
05Quick look

Side View Study

Profile pages with clear landmarks.

Clay bust, tracing paper layers and graphite wedge in a bright art studio study.
06Angle

Three-Quarter Head

A common angle for portraits and comics.

Charcoal face study, gum eraser, and teal-glazed cup with drifting dust on concrete
07Light

Shade the Face

Match light and shadow on the same head.

Overhead view of face-study warmup sheets, sketchbook, and curled pencil shavings on a pale desk.
08Warmup

Hands-Off Warmups

Fast line drills before a long drawing session.

Journal

From the Journal

Questions

Face Study FAQs

Quick answers before visitors choose a product, service, or next step.

01What does Face Study teach?+

It shows how to place facial features, read expressions, and use clear reference sheets for better portrait drawing.

02Who is Face Study for?+

It is for art students, illustrators, and hobby portrait artists who want simple face guides.

03Are the worksheets printable?+

Yes. Many pages are set up as print-friendly drills you can use at a desk or in class.

04Do you cover head angles?+

Yes. You will find front, side, and three-quarter views with notes on shape and proportion.

05Is the advice beginner friendly?+

Yes. The steps are short, visual, and built to help you check each part of the face.

06How often do you post new lessons?+

New face studies and packs are added through the month, with fresh topics in the journal.

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