Comments on: The Secrets to Drawing – Facial Proportions

By: Wildflower

Wildflower — Fri, 09 Jan 2026 06:53:39 +0000

Its great but the music is so distracting.

By: Scott Johnson

Scott Johnson — Wed, 26 Jul 2023 16:36:34 +0000

Hi Matt:

You mention in the video that the nose is generally halfway between the eyes and the chin, but the text on the video reads “The nose is generally halfway between the eyes and the mouth”.

By: matt

matt — Mon, 08 May 2023 12:45:19 +0000

In reply to Kathryn Hunter. Thanks so much Kathryn!!

By: Kathryn Hunter

Kathryn Hunter — Fri, 05 May 2023 20:37:12 +0000

Hi Matt. Thank you so much for your videos. All of a sudden everything that I’ve been reading about is starting to make sense. I’m nearly 64 and from an early age I decided I couldn’t draw. Now I want to live long enough to prove myself wrong. In the meantime it’s absolutely wonderful watching you create magic on paper. Thanks again.

By: Marie Deangelo

Marie Deangelo — Sat, 15 May 2021 19:17:28 +0000

If a person is different in there facial features then what you are showing how do you measure out the proportions.

By: Student Seagraves

Student Seagraves — Mon, 19 Oct 2020 18:36:01 +0000

By: Tom Pickard

Tom Pickard — Wed, 30 Sep 2020 23:26:26 +0000

my first exposure. Can’t wait to draw.

By: Anna Rott

Anna Rott — Mon, 27 Jul 2020 05:37:54 +0000

Reeeeeeeeeeeee I’m so bad at this and I know it takes practice but I have been practicing for 2 yrs now lol

By: Thomas McLaughlin

Thomas McLaughlin — Sat, 27 Jul 2019 14:58:15 +0000

On facial proportions, How do you determine the length of the line drawn from top of head( your circle) to
the bottom of the chin? Many people have asked this question.
Please advise proper approach.
Without the proper
line to determine length of the face, the drawing ends up too elongated or too short, disproportionate.

While you are doing drawing lessons, can you also show the photo you are working on to help us better understand
the final outcome and draw along with you

Thanks for all the drawing tips.Love the program. I am improving dramatically

By: matt

matt — Sun, 03 Jun 2018 13:02:59 +0000

In reply to Chris Hallas.

Hi Chris,

You can definitely use a grid! When I draw a portrait that must look exactly like the person, I’ll often use the grid technique to capture the contours. If you’re a member, you can check out these modules…
https://thevirtualinstructor.com/members/portrait-drawing-the-smart-way-grid-drawing-part-1/
https://thevirtualinstructor.com/members/portrait-drawing-the-smart-way-grid-drawing-part-2/
https://thevirtualinstructor.com/members/portrait-drawing-the-smart-way-grid-drawing-part-3/
https://thevirtualinstructor.com/members/portrait-drawing-the-smart-way-triangular-grid-part-one/
https://thevirtualinstructor.com/members/portrait-drawing-the-smart-way-triangular-grid-part-two/
https://thevirtualinstructor.com/members/portrait-drawing-the-smart-way-triangular-grid-part-3/