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POSES & FEATURES
BASIC PROPORTIONS
Artists use a standard set of measurements to create accurate proportions when constructing a head drawing. The following serve as general guidelines. All faces are different, and individuals have varying proportions. Use these guidelines as a starting point, but stay true to the actual proportions of your subject.
The general proportions of the head can be divided into thirds:
One-third from the hairline to the eyebrows
One-third from the eyebrows to the nose
One-third from the nose to the chin
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