Skull tutorial

The skull has been a very powerful symbol in human cultures, whether to commemorate ancestors or as a warning of our mortality. In the more practical world of artistic anatomy, the skull is the hard bone structure that gives form to the head. Skulls, and the muscles and features built upon them, vary greatly, across ethnicities, the sexes and individuals, but the basic structures are the same for everybody. Realist artists need to study the skull’s parts and how the muscles fit over them…

Last year I created a sculpt of actor, James McAvoy which I posted online. An aspiring 3D artist contacted me to ask how I created the sculpt. That conversation inspired me to consider what new 3D artists need and to create a couple of short tutorials which I hope they might find useful. Last weekend, I came up with a few ideas that I would like to share. I would be interested is getting feedback on these. In particular I would like to find out: i. what areas do new artists struggle with…

Learn to draw skulls with this easy-to-follow tutorial. Start with a simple circle and make a few faint guidelines that help you place the jawline, teeth, and eye sockets. Next, you'll add shading to create shadows and give your drawing depth.

Learn to draw a cartoon skull. This step-by-step tutorial makes it easy. Kids and beginners alike can now draw a great cartoon skull.

Learn to draw a Realistic Skull. This step-by-step tutorial makes it easy. Kids and beginners alike can now draw a great Realistic Skull.