Principles of Character Design: Head Shapes

As important as it is to properly construct the head, the simplified rounded shapes used for construction are not interesting on their own. And unless the character you are working on just happens to be an egg or a beach ball, a simple oval does not a good character make.

You should start by sketching construction lines and shapes and try to create an interesting form or shape to use as a head shape.

Once you have a shape you like, try lining up the shape at a few different angles.

Try printing a piece of paper with this empty template at the top.

Add features to the front and quarter views then go on to up and down angles.