Drawing References and Resources

As you can probably tell from the title, this guide is about drawing the eyes, lips and nose. 

This simplified reference guide explains the anatomy of the human face and proportions of different facial features. If you're looking for a quick guide for your portrait drawings, this is it.

This detailed reference guide shows the different facial expressions associated with a wide range of emotions. It goes beyond your typical sad and happy face by including interesting expressions such as humble submissions, derision, and sarcastic smiles.

This unique reference guide takes a different approach at defining the proportions of the human face by combining proportions from real models. It also includes useful information about the placement of the eyes, lips, nose, and other facial features on the face.

If you're having a difficult time understanding the proportions and shape of the human face, this reference guide is a good place to start. It is especially useful for artists that specialize in drawing female portraits. 

This reference guide provides some really useful tips about drawing the profile of a human head. It includes tips about the skeletal structure, the proportion of facial features, and frequently made mistakes people make when drawing profile portraits.

A reference guide with useful tips about drawing facial features on your character features. It shows you how to place features on the face, draw  facial features attributed to different ethnic groups, and define facial shapes.