How Melissa Martin draws faces

Simplifying features to create charming characters!

I’m sure you’ve heard of

ART HANG PARTY! with Melissa Martin

, the weekly live hour-ish-long art-making session full of fast-paced drawing (and a lot of fun) right?

Fantastic faces by Melissa from our Yearbook session!

Melissa made this brilliant video that she says isn’t a tutorial, but it’s incredibly helpful and entertaining. She also has a really fun 100 Faces in 100 minutes replay up that I think everyone should try!

This week, Melissa and the Art Hang Party crew will draw FACIAL EXPRESSIONS. How serendipitous! Here’s a link to all the info and option to get notified!

Tips & Takeaways

• Pay attention to the shape of the face first

• Start with the jawline

• Look at simple shapes and how they relate to each other

Thanks so much to

Melissa

for sharing your process and tips with us! I LOVE seeing how it unfolds as you practice drawing from life and references — so inspiring!

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ART HANG PARTY! with Melissa Martin

with a donation to the virtual tip jar!