1. Try something new every once in a while.
2. The ears, hair, and facial features all take part in showing the position of the head.
3. Remember, you can't draw on an empty stomach!
4. Change your work station from time to time.
5. Find a comfortable posture.
6. Draw a cross on the face for a guide if you have trouble.
7. Think about wind, light, perspective, movement, weight, balance and shadows.
8. Avoid drawing in the car, it'll make you feel a little nauseous.
9. Observe different people, like yourself!
10. Don't forget the eyebrows!
11. Leave room for the chin.
12. The head is made up of two parts, the big part of the skull and the jaw.
13. Your jaw expands when you open your mouth.
14. Only your top eyelid moves (this is avoided in cartoons though!)
15. The more enjoyable the experience, the better.
16. The face first or the head first? The head first or the body first? Whatever works best for you.
17. The hands cover half of the face.
18. Use more confident lines.
19. The more enjoyable the experience, the better!
20. Don't put way too many sparkles in the eyes.
21. Visualize the drawing in your head first. Figure out the pose, first of all.
22. Don't feel afraid to leave some parts in the drawing white. Debate on whether you should color it or not.
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