Self Portraits
What is a self portrait?
A self-portrait is a representation of an artist, drawn, painted, photographed, or sculpted by the artist.
Proportions
Proportions of average head
Ears are located between the eyebrows and the bottom of the nose.
Space in between eyes is equal to the length of one eye.
Space between eyes and edge of face are equal to the length of half an eye.
Lips are as wide as the center of each eye.
The head can be split into four sections.
The head can be split into four sections. *top of head to the hairline
The head can be split into four sections. 2*hair line to center of eyes.
The head can be split into four sections. 3*center of eyes to bottom of nose.
The head can be split into four sections. 4*bottom of nose to chin.
The lips are in the first half of the fourth section of the face.
The chin takes up the second half.
TIP: The eyes are the center point of the face.
Self Portraits & Style Examples
Assignment
Take a selfie on your cellphone. Draw it in your sketchbook. Assignment Take a selfie on your cellphone. Draw it in your sketchbook. Tip: You can draw your instagram, facebook , tumbler, twitter, or other social media backgrounds around it. Make it your own!