Loomis Method General Approach to the Loomis Head and Reilly Head

We explore the ideas of head drawing using the Loomis Method. We explore the concepts behind Loomis and what the wonderful method can help us when we draw. It's a great way to learn to draw the head for illustration or portraiture.

Kevin McCain is an artist working in both fine art and illustration for over 20 years. Working in drawing and painting Kevin works in an impressionist manner. He has been sharing insights into drawing and painting with students to give them the tools to be successful with their exploration of art.

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[wanbywalby]

As a 15 year old beginner artist, who funny enough, has been drawing their whole life, this was the first time I was ever proud of a face a drew, as I drew along with your instructions. I'm just being to take art seriously and I'm really trying to learn, and the way you explained and showed, especially with the skull, was extremely helpful. I really, really appreciate the detailed insight and explanation into it, you've really helped me out and have been a huge part of the beginning of my real art journey.

[bunbwre]

I have watched loads of this type of video on YouTube and you have explained this method so clearly. I was so struggling recently with proportions and this has cleared up so many things with this method. Thank you so much it’s brilliant.

[epicipodmodz]

This video is by far the best explanation I’ve found for the loomis Method, thank you so much! I’m gonna have this on replay for the next week haha

[marlenemaier]

Absolutely agree, that this is by far the best explanation of the Loomis method.

[beln]

The first time I drew with loomis method, the result was so satisfying and everything on their place.
Thank u... U are creating artists!!!

[TanKLoveR]

I just found your video and omg, I LOVE the way you explained how to draw the side of the face, it seems so obvious you would just place it between those two lines at the top and bottom of the circle but I couldn't figure it out on my own I would always draw it too long or too short or too wide ugh. I'm definitely practicing this a ton now that I have a way to guide myself to find the side of the face, now I feel like I can turn the face in any direction. THANK YOU!

[sclair]

THanks, this really brought the proportions of the loomis head into perspective.

[eloisamaezuilan]

I'm left handed too and thank you for this super detailed tutorial. I didn't knew I can be better at drawing!

[fishcat]

Thank you so much for clarifying the Loomis Method. I have a lot of his books, but you have demonstrated, clarified and expanded upon what the book doesn't quite tell us.

[NotThatBob]

Very very best Loomis tutorial by far. Thank you.

[paulsmary]

thankyou so much for taking the time to explain this method. i am 53 years old and have always wanted to draw faces but felt intimidated by the whole process. i have watched endless youtube tutorials but your tutorial was the best by far

[duduraphael]

Thanks for an actual complete class about Loomis head
I love how the example looks like Chris Evans

[mda_elinversorhormiga]

Best explanation by far with all the details, Thx !

[VirtualKenji]

Thanks so much man. This is the best tutorial on the Loomis method I have seen and I have seen a lot of them. The Dais / clock explanation is especially new and helpful to me. Thanks again!

[notldykrog]

Man, you are great teacher! I love this lesson so much.

[nazsuka]

you are a living legend for doing this, .appreciate your work man ❤

[sophychu]

I wish I could ‘like’ this more than once. Other Loomis tutorials were more basic and had too fewer examples and analysis than your deep dive. Thank you so much!

[aldairangulo]

There´s no more words, Thanks a lot!!!

[matia]

Congratulations!!!
The best explanation of the Loomis method.

[speedofsoundgaming]

If you ever do a part 2 to this, I think it would be awesome to go over in more detail constructing the side plane of the face in various angles. I know that is one thing I struggle with, determining the side plane as the head rotates.

Also a video on the more extreme angles would be amazing if you ever get to it.

You're a great teacher and I'd love to see more videos like this one. If I could give stars to a youtube video youd get all of them!

I've watched this video 3-4 times already as I work through the beginning of "Drawing the Head and Hands" really useful.