ANATOMY FOR THE ARTIST: 2 OF 4
Charlie, work in progress, oil on linen, 193⁄4×153⁄4in (50×40cm)
The face is an incredibly complex series of shapes and structures and there are several anatomical landmarks we can look for as we begin to study the head. When drawing and painting a head, all too often the focus is placed on the features to create a likeness of the sitter, rather than the shapes and proportions of the skull and superficial anatomy, and sometimes the presence of the underlying structures and forms of the head can be lost.