When various facial muscles contract, they can open the eyes as well as make them squint, furrow the brow, create a smile and produce other effects. We see these as indications of emotional states. Understanding the folds of the face helps us to draw faces and suggest emotions more accurately, and also helps to determine where to put wrinkles. The names of the muscles are not important for the purpose of drawing, but their actions are (Figure 11.1).
11.1 The creases of the most prominent folds in the face are shown. The muscles around the eyes and the mouth squeeze shut when contracted. Other facial muscles ...
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