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Olamide
14/07/2025
Art & Design
DRAWING A HUMAN FACE Y7-8
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14 Jul 2025
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How to Draw a Human Face Step by Step for Y7-8
Olamide
@olamide_26
Basic Face Shape
The guide begins with creating the fundamental face shape using an upside-down egg shape, which serves as the foundation for all subsequent features.
Definition: The upside-down egg shape provides the basic proportions for a typical human face, with the wider part representing the forehead and the narrower part forming the chin.
Face Proportions
This section covers the crucial step of dividing the face into proper proportions using horizontal guidelines.
Highlight: The face is systematically divided into quarters and then further subdivided to ensure accurate placement of features.
Example: These divisions create guidelines for placing eyes, nose, mouth, and other facial features with precision.
Eye Placement and Drawing
The guide details the proper placement and drawing technique for eyes.
Vocabulary: The "three-eye rule" - a technique where drawing a temporary third eye between the two actual eyes ensures proper spacing.
Definition: Eyes are drawn using oval or lemon shapes and placed on the first halfway mark of the face.
Nose Construction
This page focuses on nose drawing techniques and placement.
Example: The nose is drawn using a simple shape starting from the second halfway line, with curved lines added for the sides.
Highlight: The guide emphasizes the importance of proper nose placement for facial harmony.
Ear Drawing Technique
The section explains ear placement and shape construction.
Definition: Ears are described as "question mark" shapes positioned between the eye and nose lines.
Highlight: Proper ear placement is crucial for maintaining facial proportions.
Lip Drawing Method
This page covers lip drawing techniques and expression.
Example: Lips are drawn using mirror-image curves, with the bottom of the lips aligned with the last halfway line.
Quote: "Try and make yours look happier than mine!"
Adding Details
The guide progresses to adding finer details to the face.
Vocabulary: Iris - the colored part of the eye Highlight: This step includes adding iris, eyelids, eyebrows, hair, and neck details.
Refining the Drawing
Instructions for cleaning up the drawing by removing guidelines and unnecessary lines.
Definition: Overlapping lines in features like eyes need to be carefully erased to create clean, professional-looking artwork.
Adding Shadows and Details
This section focuses on adding depth through shadowing techniques.
Highlight: Special attention is given to detailing eyes and ears for realistic effect.
Practice Assignment
The guide concludes with specific homework instructions for practicing face drawing at home exercises.
Example: Students are instructed to draw close-up eyes showing different expressions with proper toning and detailing.
Highlight: The assignment emphasizes the importance of practicing different facial expressions and adding proper shadows.
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Best app on earth! no words because it’s too good
Thomas R
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Just amazing. Let's me revise 10x better, this app is a quick 10/10. I highly recommend it to anyone. I can watch and search for notes. I can save them in the subject folder. I can revise it any time when I come back. If you haven't tried this app, you're really missing out.
Basil
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This app has made me feel so much more confident in my exam prep, not only through boosting my own self confidence through the features that allow you to connect with others and feel less alone, but also through the way the app itself is centred around making you feel better. It is easy to navigate, fun to use, and helpful to anyone struggling in absolutely any way.
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Android user
In school I was really bad at maths but thanks to the app, I am doing better now. I am so grateful that you made the app.
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Android user
very reliable app to help and grow your ideas of Maths, English and other related topics in your works. please use this app if your struggling in areas, this app is key for that. wish I'd of done a review before. and it's also free so don't worry about that.
Rohan U
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I know a lot of apps use fake accounts to boost their reviews but this app deserves it all. Originally I was getting 4 in my English exams and this time I got a grade 7. I didn’t even know about this app three days until the exam and it has helped A LOT. Please actually trust me and use it as I’m sure you too will see developments.
Xander S
iOS user
THE QUIZES AND FLASHCARDS ARE SO USEFUL AND I LOVE THE SCHOOLGPT. IT ALSO IS LITREALLY LIKE CHATGPT BUT SMARTER!! HELPED ME WITH MY MASCARA PROBLEMS TOO!! AS WELL AS MY REAL SUBJECTS ! DUHHH 😍😁😲🤑💗✨🎀😮
Elisha
iOS user
This apps acc the goat. I find revision so boring but this app makes it so easy to organize it all and then you can ask the freeeee ai to test yourself so good and you can easily upload your own stuff. highly recommend as someone taking mocks now
Paul T
iOS user
The app is very easy to use and well designed. I have found everything I was looking for so far and have been able to learn a lot from the presentations! I will definitely use the app for a class assignment! And of course it also helps a lot as an inspiration.
Stefan S
iOS user
This app is really great. There are so many study notes and help [...]. My problem subject is French, for example, and the app has so many options for help. Thanks to this app, I have improved my French. I would recommend it to anyone.
Samantha Klich
Android user
Wow, I am really amazed. I just tried the app because I've seen it advertised many times and was absolutely stunned. This app is THE HELP you want for school and above all, it offers so many things, such as workouts and fact sheets, which have been VERY helpful to me personally.
Anna
iOS user
Best app on earth! no words because it’s too good
Thomas R
iOS user
Just amazing. Let's me revise 10x better, this app is a quick 10/10. I highly recommend it to anyone. I can watch and search for notes. I can save them in the subject folder. I can revise it any time when I come back. If you haven't tried this app, you're really missing out.
Basil
Android user
This app has made me feel so much more confident in my exam prep, not only through boosting my own self confidence through the features that allow you to connect with others and feel less alone, but also through the way the app itself is centred around making you feel better. It is easy to navigate, fun to use, and helpful to anyone struggling in absolutely any way.
David K
iOS user
The app's just great! All I have to do is enter the topic in the search bar and I get the response real fast. I don't have to watch 10 YouTube videos to understand something, so I'm saving my time. Highly recommended!
Sudenaz Ocak
Android user
In school I was really bad at maths but thanks to the app, I am doing better now. I am so grateful that you made the app.
Greenlight Bonnie
Android user
very reliable app to help and grow your ideas of Maths, English and other related topics in your works. please use this app if your struggling in areas, this app is key for that. wish I'd of done a review before. and it's also free so don't worry about that.
Rohan U
Android user
I know a lot of apps use fake accounts to boost their reviews but this app deserves it all. Originally I was getting 4 in my English exams and this time I got a grade 7. I didn’t even know about this app three days until the exam and it has helped A LOT. Please actually trust me and use it as I’m sure you too will see developments.
Xander S
iOS user
THE QUIZES AND FLASHCARDS ARE SO USEFUL AND I LOVE THE SCHOOLGPT. IT ALSO IS LITREALLY LIKE CHATGPT BUT SMARTER!! HELPED ME WITH MY MASCARA PROBLEMS TOO!! AS WELL AS MY REAL SUBJECTS ! DUHHH 😍😁😲🤑💗✨🎀😮
Elisha
iOS user
This apps acc the goat. I find revision so boring but this app makes it so easy to organize it all and then you can ask the freeeee ai to test yourself so good and you can easily upload your own stuff. highly recommend as someone taking mocks now
Paul T
iOS user
How to Draw a Human Face Step by Step for Y7-8
Olamide
@olamide_26
A comprehensive how to draw a human face step by step guide that breaks down facial proportions and features into manageable steps for beginners.
- Learn essential face proportions using simple geometric divisions
- Master the placement and drawing of key facial... Show more
Basic Face Shape
The guide begins with creating the fundamental face shape using an upside-down egg shape, which serves as the foundation for all subsequent features.
Definition: The upside-down egg shape provides the basic proportions for a typical human face, with the wider part representing the forehead and the narrower part forming the chin.
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Face Proportions
This section covers the crucial step of dividing the face into proper proportions using horizontal guidelines.
Highlight: The face is systematically divided into quarters and then further subdivided to ensure accurate placement of features.
Example: These divisions create guidelines for placing eyes, nose, mouth, and other facial features with precision.
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Eye Placement and Drawing
The guide details the proper placement and drawing technique for eyes.
Vocabulary: The "three-eye rule" - a technique where drawing a temporary third eye between the two actual eyes ensures proper spacing.
Definition: Eyes are drawn using oval or lemon shapes and placed on the first halfway mark of the face.
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Nose Construction
This page focuses on nose drawing techniques and placement.
Example: The nose is drawn using a simple shape starting from the second halfway line, with curved lines added for the sides.
Highlight: The guide emphasizes the importance of proper nose placement for facial harmony.
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Ear Drawing Technique
The section explains ear placement and shape construction.
Definition: Ears are described as "question mark" shapes positioned between the eye and nose lines.
Highlight: Proper ear placement is crucial for maintaining facial proportions.
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Lip Drawing Method
This page covers lip drawing techniques and expression.
Example: Lips are drawn using mirror-image curves, with the bottom of the lips aligned with the last halfway line.
Quote: "Try and make yours look happier than mine!"
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Adding Details
The guide progresses to adding finer details to the face.
Vocabulary: Iris - the colored part of the eye Highlight: This step includes adding iris, eyelids, eyebrows, hair, and neck details.
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Refining the Drawing
Instructions for cleaning up the drawing by removing guidelines and unnecessary lines.
Definition: Overlapping lines in features like eyes need to be carefully erased to create clean, professional-looking artwork.
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Adding Shadows and Details
This section focuses on adding depth through shadowing techniques.
Highlight: Special attention is given to detailing eyes and ears for realistic effect.
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Practice Assignment
The guide concludes with specific homework instructions for practicing face drawing at home exercises.
Example: Students are instructed to draw close-up eyes showing different expressions with proper toning and detailing.
Highlight: The assignment emphasizes the importance of practicing different facial expressions and adding proper shadows.
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The app is very easy to use and well designed. I have found everything I was looking for so far and have been able to learn a lot from the presentations! I will definitely use the app for a class assignment! And of course it also helps a lot as an inspiration.
Stefan S
iOS user
This app is really great. There are so many study notes and help [...]. My problem subject is French, for example, and the app has so many options for help. Thanks to this app, I have improved my French. I would recommend it to anyone.
Samantha Klich
Android user
Wow, I am really amazed. I just tried the app because I've seen it advertised many times and was absolutely stunned. This app is THE HELP you want for school and above all, it offers so many things, such as workouts and fact sheets, which have been VERY helpful to me personally.
Anna
iOS user
Best app on earth! no words because it’s too good
Thomas R
iOS user
Just amazing. Let's me revise 10x better, this app is a quick 10/10. I highly recommend it to anyone. I can watch and search for notes. I can save them in the subject folder. I can revise it any time when I come back. If you haven't tried this app, you're really missing out.
Basil
Android user
This app has made me feel so much more confident in my exam prep, not only through boosting my own self confidence through the features that allow you to connect with others and feel less alone, but also through the way the app itself is centred around making you feel better. It is easy to navigate, fun to use, and helpful to anyone struggling in absolutely any way.
David K
iOS user
The app's just great! All I have to do is enter the topic in the search bar and I get the response real fast. I don't have to watch 10 YouTube videos to understand something, so I'm saving my time. Highly recommended!
Sudenaz Ocak
Android user
In school I was really bad at maths but thanks to the app, I am doing better now. I am so grateful that you made the app.
Greenlight Bonnie
Android user
very reliable app to help and grow your ideas of Maths, English and other related topics in your works. please use this app if your struggling in areas, this app is key for that. wish I'd of done a review before. and it's also free so don't worry about that.
Rohan U
Android user
I know a lot of apps use fake accounts to boost their reviews but this app deserves it all. Originally I was getting 4 in my English exams and this time I got a grade 7. I didn’t even know about this app three days until the exam and it has helped A LOT. Please actually trust me and use it as I’m sure you too will see developments.
Xander S
iOS user
THE QUIZES AND FLASHCARDS ARE SO USEFUL AND I LOVE THE SCHOOLGPT. IT ALSO IS LITREALLY LIKE CHATGPT BUT SMARTER!! HELPED ME WITH MY MASCARA PROBLEMS TOO!! AS WELL AS MY REAL SUBJECTS ! DUHHH 😍😁😲🤑💗✨🎀😮
Elisha
iOS user
This apps acc the goat. I find revision so boring but this app makes it so easy to organize it all and then you can ask the freeeee ai to test yourself so good and you can easily upload your own stuff. highly recommend as someone taking mocks now
Paul T
iOS user
The app is very easy to use and well designed. I have found everything I was looking for so far and have been able to learn a lot from the presentations! I will definitely use the app for a class assignment! And of course it also helps a lot as an inspiration.
Stefan S
iOS user
This app is really great. There are so many study notes and help [...]. My problem subject is French, for example, and the app has so many options for help. Thanks to this app, I have improved my French. I would recommend it to anyone.
Samantha Klich
Android user
Wow, I am really amazed. I just tried the app because I've seen it advertised many times and was absolutely stunned. This app is THE HELP you want for school and above all, it offers so many things, such as workouts and fact sheets, which have been VERY helpful to me personally.
Anna
iOS user
Best app on earth! no words because it’s too good
Thomas R
iOS user
Just amazing. Let's me revise 10x better, this app is a quick 10/10. I highly recommend it to anyone. I can watch and search for notes. I can save them in the subject folder. I can revise it any time when I come back. If you haven't tried this app, you're really missing out.
Basil
Android user
This app has made me feel so much more confident in my exam prep, not only through boosting my own self confidence through the features that allow you to connect with others and feel less alone, but also through the way the app itself is centred around making you feel better. It is easy to navigate, fun to use, and helpful to anyone struggling in absolutely any way.
David K
iOS user
The app's just great! All I have to do is enter the topic in the search bar and I get the response real fast. I don't have to watch 10 YouTube videos to understand something, so I'm saving my time. Highly recommended!
Sudenaz Ocak
Android user
In school I was really bad at maths but thanks to the app, I am doing better now. I am so grateful that you made the app.
Greenlight Bonnie
Android user
very reliable app to help and grow your ideas of Maths, English and other related topics in your works. please use this app if your struggling in areas, this app is key for that. wish I'd of done a review before. and it's also free so don't worry about that.
Rohan U
Android user
I know a lot of apps use fake accounts to boost their reviews but this app deserves it all. Originally I was getting 4 in my English exams and this time I got a grade 7. I didn’t even know about this app three days until the exam and it has helped A LOT. Please actually trust me and use it as I’m sure you too will see developments.
Xander S
iOS user
THE QUIZES AND FLASHCARDS ARE SO USEFUL AND I LOVE THE SCHOOLGPT. IT ALSO IS LITREALLY LIKE CHATGPT BUT SMARTER!! HELPED ME WITH MY MASCARA PROBLEMS TOO!! AS WELL AS MY REAL SUBJECTS ! DUHHH 😍😁😲🤑💗✨🎀😮
Elisha
iOS user
This apps acc the goat. I find revision so boring but this app makes it so easy to organize it all and then you can ask the freeeee ai to test yourself so good and you can easily upload your own stuff. highly recommend as someone taking mocks now
Paul T
iOS user