Experiment with keeping the skin relatively smooth while using high-texture brushes for hair, clothing, or backgrounds. This directs the viewer’s eye back to the face. 6. The "Big to Small" Workflow
Learn the "flow lines" of facial muscles. Even in a cartoonish style, these rhythms dictate how light hits the surface and how the face creases during expressions. Experiment with keeping the skin relatively smooth while
Focus your class work on the underlying structure. Understand how the jaw hinges and where the cheekbones sit. Experiment with keeping the skin relatively smooth while
Convey friendliness, softness, and innocence. Experiment with keeping the skin relatively smooth while
The secret to finishing class assignments efficiently is the workflow. Start with a strong, recognizable shape. Big Masses: Block in the large areas of light and shadow. Features: Place the eyes, nose, and mouth.