Posted by Avalive on November 02, 2026 at 20:17:14:
In Reply to: Re: Hello from a beginner forum member posted by CarolynBek on October 13, 2026 at 20:54:57:
I am preparing facial outline studies for a drawing class and need some clear labels. I can draw the outline, but explaining why I called it oval rather than oblong is harder. The notes should explain the drawing rather than turn the exercise into a judgment about appearance. I have oval face shape on my reading list for the terminology. Would you start by locating the broadest part before deciding how to describe the overall outline? I can add construction lines, but I would like to keep the finished page readable. The jaw and forehead also need separate notes so that the label does not hide their differences. I would appreciate a worked drawing example rather than a collection of celebrity comparisons. The assignment asks for a reasoned description, so simply writing a category name will not be enough. What would you write beside an outline that sits between two familiar categories?