Process post: face

I decided to take a few pictures while I draw my face. I intended to take a bunch, but I ended up getting too involved in the drawing. So, here are a few pictures. The first is just outlines of features. I always start with eyes, work down to the mouth, then decide what facial outline would fit those features.

The next picture is just facial detail. If I took more pictures, you would see that I start by adding detail to the eyes and nose, then the rest. I add facial hair after the face is shaded. It's usually an afterthought, and sometimes not included.

I save the hair for the end because it's a pain in the ass. The hair is what causes me to replace my pens so often.

The eyes I usually leave blank, but for the sake of having another photo to post, I added them. Better with or without eyes? Tough call.