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SONIC EXPRESSION NOTES!!
Expressions.... hard to explain... but I hope this is helpful :D
I have the problem, that I think my expressions are too plain ... I think I figured out a way to get myself to exaggerate them.
I'm simply drawing different expressions, simplified to a smiley in a circle, just that I draw it 3 times. Each time, I try to make the expression more intense. and then I draw it on a face.
(I'm making the 25-essential-expressions challange)
Like here some examples:
Happy:
Sad (Idk, not too satisfied with that one but whatever):
Pleased (I like this very much. Like that smug character winning another argument and then smiling at you like that and saying, Told you~ ... or just a cute cinnamon roll ...):
Angry:
And confused:
Looks kinda good. If I did that challenge without the three smiley faces, it would show less expression.
Thought I might share that, maybe that helps someone.
Bit of an art dump!
Been practicing my toony style a lot more for the comic series I’m doing, and I feel I’m starting to get at least a decent grasp on it x’)
Some crying tips. I’m pretty bored of seeing movies with clean crying, but wow it’s by no means clean. It’s gross and messy and just downright fun to draw.
HOW TO DRAW EXPRESSIONS - A process tutorial
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Can you draw expressions? Doesn’t it drive you crazy when you want to draw a character and you don’t grasp how the face moves correctly? Well, in this looooong video I go through the steps of discovering what makes an expression great, and how to draw them! Join me as I look for other tutorials, use Benedict Cumberbatch’s face and draw a girl getting punched in the face! This is gonna be fun!!
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I don’t care what anyone says. Wind Waker Link is my favorite. LOOK AT HOW EXPRESSIVE THIS KID IS! This kid’s face is a blank canvas of emotions.
THE POSSIBILITIES ARE ENDLESS.
Starberry Expressions~! (´◡`)
Sedrick bio!!!!! (Work outfit)
Can’t wait to do the next one :D
SEEEEEEDRICK!! The colored ones in the middle are my favorites. I’ve got something cool coming up so stay toned ;P
Did some doodles of my House of Mouse self insert, Arianna. I’m practicing her expressions. Also the hands are poorly drawn.
couple school doodles of my baby's diff expressions 🧡🧡
maybe more soon if this gets enough attention???
Hajime's expressions concept (kind of). just testing my skill
Got bored while doing work.
Decided to draw some Judy. The art book really helped me redo my style of drawing her.
I even did a tutorial, H’WOW! (Don’t follow exactly everything here, develop your own style that suits you better, this is just a reference.)
Time to do Nick next… after I do my work.
From the window I see the dark blue night sky,The stars sparkling like scattered pearls up high.
In the midst of it all, Saturn appears,A planet so unique, with its beauty clear. Its rings glitter and dance with endless grace, Spaceship to Saturn would be a race.
A symbol of the universe above, That fills me with awe and purest love. The planet stands out like a glimmering gem, Reminding me of life's endless rhythm.
As I gaze upon this celestial sight, My heart fills with joy and pure delight. From the window I see the dark blue night sky,And the beauty of Saturn soaring by.
I'm in a total lovesick mess,My heart feels heavy, like a crest. I can't get you out of my mind, Your love has me tightly bind.
Every moment, every hour,I'm thinking of you, my sweet flower. Your touch, your kiss, your smile, Makes my heart race like a mile.
I'm lost in this feeling of love, It's like I'm wearing a glove. Your love fits me just right, It's like we were meant to unite.
So here I am, head over heels, With my heart ready to feel. My love for you will never rest, I'm in a total lovesick mess.
I need to practice drawing expressions and head from different angles. So I decided to combine my biggest hyperfixation (that being Jacob) and 35 expression exercise. There probably will be 6 expressions in each post until i finish all of them.So yeah…wish me luck.
Still practicing drawing expressions and I am so happy with how these turned out!
Character sheet of my OC - Shiro
Tu mérites un amour qui te pousse à te lever rapidement le matin, et qui éloigne tous ces démons qui ne te laissent pas dormir.
Tu mérites un amour qui te fasse te sentir en sécurité, capable de décrocher la lune lorsqu'il marche à tes côtés, qui pense que tes bras sont parfaits pour sa peau.
Tu mérites un amour qui veuille danser avec toi, qui trouve le paradis chaque fois qu'il regarde dans tes yeux, qui ne s'ennuie jamais de lire tes expressions.
Tu mérites un amour qui t'écoute quand tu chantes, qui te soutient lorsque tu es ridicule, qui respecte ta liberté, qui t'accompagne dans ton vol, qui n'a pas peur de tomber.
Tu mérites un amour qui balayerait les mensonges et t'apporterait le rêve, le café et la poésie.
-Frida Kahlo
Hunter!!
I started The Owl House a few weeks ago with friends and I'm so sad it's going to end soon :(( but yes this is my new brainrot thank you
Quick and simple doodles of my OC Ace
Tutorial: Expressions~
First off, I gotta start off with the typical Disclaimer.
*ahem*
This is a tutorial based off of MY knowledge and MY experience. My advice is just that, advice, and is not is anyway, shape or form, absolute. I am still learning and do not consider myself a professional or expert. Look at other sources, look at other materials, expand your inspiration, don’t just look at this tutorial and call it good. And most importantly have fun~
Alright, with that out of the way, before I can get to the actual expressions, we need to discuss an important concept known as “Squash and Stretch.” You’ve probably heard of it before. Squash and Stretch was a method that was invented (I use this term a bit loosely) by Freddie Moore, a Disney animator from the 1930s to 1940s. He was the animator for the Dwarves in Snow White and he gave these characters a spongy flexibility that made them feel more real and gave pliability to the face that made them come more alive.
Even outside the world of animation, Squash and Stretch is essential and you’re going to squeeze much more life out of your characters if you understand and are willing to push the weight and flexibility of their faces. This also doesn’t only apply to cartoons, look in the mirror and make funny faces and strange expressions and you’ll notice how squishy your face is.
The next concept to be aware of is the Acting Elements of the Face. This is a concept I never really thought about until I read Tom Bancroft’s Character Mentor, a book I have recommended many times. The Acting Elements are the basics of character expression and focuses on breaking down the elements of the face in order of importance to properly communicate an expression to the audience. These are not set in stone and a lot of times their order can be switched around depending on the expression. This is the default order Bancroft uses in his book:
1) The eyes
2) The eyebrows
3) The mouth
4) The neck
5) The nose
I’m not going to go into much detail about this; otherwise this tutorial will run on forever, so DEFINITELY give Character Mentor a look for a better understanding.
Here are some expressions I whipped up, notice the different ways each of the above elements contributes to the overall expression. Try to identify which element is strongest in each one. Also notice how some elements repeat (such as the use of the eyebrows in the bottom two) but they’re still different expressions.
I personally find that I always build from the eyes out when building an expression. Ever heard the phrase “The eyes are the windows to the soul?” well guess what? THE EYES ARE THE WINDOWS TO THE SOUL! This is why people look away when their embarrassed, why their gaze shifts when they’re lying, why their eyes grow wide in awe. It’s what makes a hero seem cold when they hold their gaze at the display of heartless behavior or gives a villain a moment of redemption when they turn away from a cruelty.
Part of the reason why Glen Keane’s characters are so incredible is the way he expresses a character through their eyes. He says “If you’re going to make a mistake, don’t make it in the eyes. Because everybody’s looking at the eyes.” He creates these characters that are filled with passion and before that passion translates into body language or into an expression, if bursts out through the eyes.
Remember when I brought up that the order of the Acting Elements is flexible? As I said, I tend to start with the eyes when expressing and character but sometimes that just doesn’t “work” with the character. Take a look a Max, from Cats Don’t Dance (if you haven’t seen the film, I highly recommend it, even if just for the animation). His face is almost ALWAYS in the same position, with the same expression, completely stiff. The only thing that moves is his mouth and it’s animated in a way that is both comical and intimidating! This is a common theme with his character, fluid motion against unmoving bulk. It contrasts and guess what? Contrast creates interest! <—-Remember this phrase, because it applies to everything!
Next, pushing your expressions. Don’t be afraid to add that extra “umph” to a characters expression. Unless you’re animating, you don’t have the luxury of constant motion and steady frames, so make the most of a scene, make it clear to your audience what your character is feeling. Check out some of these simple examples below.
Now some of you probably thought the first expression was better than the second. And you know, you may be right! Sometimes a subtler expression speaks volumes more than a more obvious one. It’s important, however, to understand to how to make the most use of your character’s face. But in the end it all boils down to the character. Which leads me to my final segment of this tutorial…
A character should express themselves through their emotions. Just like costumes, colors, body language, etc. expressions are ultimately a tool used describe a character, to visually tell a story about them. When dealing with different characters, try to avoid “recycling” expressions, ESPECIALLY in the same scene/picture/moment. A good exercise is to draw two or three different characters with the same emotion but give them different expressions.
Or better yet, draw them reacting to the same situation.
Your goal should be to make each expression true to the character. Their expressions should tell the audience something about them. The same way you might bold a word or phrase to emphasize its meaning, a character should express themselves in ways that emphasize who they are.