Head Drawing Audit Class by Kirk Shinmoto

A 10-week course that mirrors Kirk Shinmoto’s live classes, focusing on the construction and structure of the head. You’ll move beyond basic portrait drawing to tackle different angles, facial expressions, and even caricature. It’s a practical, no-fluff approach to a core skill.

🎯 What you’ll learn

• Build the head from simple forms to complex structures.
• Understand the anatomy of the skull, eyes, nose, mouth, and ears.
• Apply light and shadow to the forms of the face.
• Develop strategies for head simplification and quick sketching.
• Create believable facial expressions and stylized caricatures.

✅ Requirements

• Skills: Some drawing experience is recommended.
• Tools: Drawing pencils, paper, or a digital drawing setup.
• Hardware: A computer or tablet to stream the lectures.

📝 Description

This isn’t a fluffy portrait class. It’s a structural deep dive into the head, taught by Kirk Shinmoto, a veteran in the industry. The course is built around the same 10-week curriculum he uses in his live classes, so you’re getting a proven, professional approach.

Each week, you get a lecture (1.5-2 hours), a demo, an assignment, and additional handouts. The focus is on understanding the underlying construction of the head—the skull, the planes, the anatomy of each feature—so you can draw it from any angle, not just copy a reference. You’ll also get highlights from student critiques, which is a great way to see common mistakes and how to fix them.

The course progresses logically: you start with the skull, then build up the simple forms, break down the planes, and finally tackle the details of each feature. The last few weeks are where it gets really interesting, covering light and shadow, facial expression, and caricature. This isn’t just about making a pretty picture; it’s about giving you the tools to design and stylize heads with confidence.

🧑‍🎓 Who this course is for

• Intermediate artists who want to move beyond copying references.
• Illustrators and concept artists looking to improve their head construction skills.
• Anyone who wants a structured, no-nonsense approach to drawing the human head.

🧑‍🏫 About the Author

Kirk Shinmoto is a top creator on Gumroad and a seasoned professional in the art and entertainment industry. He has worked on major projects and brings a wealth of practical experience to his teaching. His classes are known for their clear, structured approach to complex subjects, focusing on the fundamentals that allow artists to grow their skills effectively.

🏁 Final Result

By the end of the course, you will have a solid understanding of head construction, a portfolio of studies covering skull anatomy, facial features, and expressions, and the ability to draw stylized heads from imagination.

📢 Guys, this is a Group Buy campaign, check the GBC forum thread to get access

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