How to Draw a Skeleton's Face
The human skull has been the subject of various art forms for hundreds of years. Both visually interesting and rich in symbolic meanings, the skull's face is particularly emblematic of humanity, death and life itself. Following these simple step-by-step instructions, you can easily learn to draw a skeleton's face.
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Instructions
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Draw a Skeleton's Face
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Lightly draw a circle on your drawing pad. Press lightly on the pencil so you can easily erase unnecessary lines or mistakes. Draw a rectangle that extends from the center of the circle almost to its edge on either side and that hangs down past the bottom of the circle.
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Roughly sketch the placement of the eyes and nostril cavities. The eye socket should be large and fairly square, although with rounded edges. Place the sockets so they are a little below the halfway point of the circle. I highly recommend that you look at an image of a human skull while drawing.
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Draw the nostril cavities in the space where the circle and the rectangle intersect. The shape of the cavities looks something like an upside-down butterfly with its wings fully spread. Darken the eye and nostril cavities--a really thick layer of graphite will make them appear menacing.
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Use the rectangle as a general guideline for drawing the jaws and teeth. Draw a general outline of the mouth before drawing the teeth. The mouth should take up most of the jaw, leaving a narrow space on either side. The bottom of the jaw is slightly rounded.
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Draw the largest front teeth first and then work your way back on either side. Remember that teeth toward the back will appear smaller than those in the front. Draw a slightly wavy line on either side of the skull just above and to the side of the eyes. A little above the teeth and below the eyes draw two curved lines to represent the cheekbones.
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Tips & Warnings
Shade recessed areas of the skull for greater realism.
