Do you want to simplify the face of a certain character, but still capture the likeness? I’ve put together a list of tips for you :)
2. STUDY THE CHARACTER’S FACIAL FEATURES
Look at the character’s face and determine what makes the face recognizable and unique (which features are important to capture the likeness). Look at:
Look at the character’s face and determine what makes the face recognizable and unique (which features are important to capture the likeness). Look at:
- the shape of the head
- the positioning, size and shape of:
- eyes
- nose
- mouth/lips
- eyebrows
- ears
- distances between the above features
- the hair:
- colour and length
- hairline (where does it start and what’s the shape of it)
- other characteristic elements such as colour of skin, wrinkles, headwear, hair decorations