How To Draw Skeleton Face

Drawing a skeleton face is an art form that, surprisingly, many people can learn. Before you can imagine a skeleton face, you’ll need to grab a pencil and some paper and get started. Whether you’ll be creating a simple caricature of death or a more sophisticated rendering of the human form, you can turn your vision into something tangible in no time!
To start sketching your skeleton face, take a few moments to relax and open yourself up to the possibilities. Once you’re feeling connected to your vision, get your pencil ready and sketched out the shape of your face. Take your time with each line and make sure to stay aware of which features you find truly remarkable about the skeleton you envision. Consider delicately accentuating the eye sockets, nose, chin and forehead to give your skeleton a visually appealing appearance.
Next, it’s time to use your creative vision in order to form a more life-like and detailed expression. Don’t be afraid to flaunt your creative prowess. Add texture to the temples and cheekbones. Make sure to give your skeleton an interesting and recognizable jaw line as well. Incorporate subtle shading and highlighting under the cheek bones and where your light source would be. Express emotion and life through your lines and fade out your highlights where appropriate.
Experiment with a variety of shadows. Darken the extra spaces around your skeleton to help set a mood. Would the skull need something extra? Accessorize with a decorative or abstract pattern to really take your artwork to the next level. Decorative lines and negative space can also be used to blend your colors and provide texture.
Finally, add in a little bit of color if you’d like. You can use some simple colors such as pink and blue to get a realistic or fantasy look. You can mix these colors to get a richer, more diverse range of hues. Be sure to be conscious of what colors look good together and which ones will make the skeleton look too cartoonish.
Sketching a skeleton face is a fun and creative way to quench your thirst for art. Take your time and explore the various possibilities for your artwork. Pay attention to detail, color, consistency and make sure to re-evaluate your work after every step. Share your skeleton face with friends and family for a shared experience and appreciation of your hard work.

Julia is an artist and musician, who grew up in a small town in Ohio, where she played in local bands and painted murals in free time. She moved to NY City to study art at the prestigious Pratt Institute, and then relocated to LA to pursue a music career. Julia loves sharing the knowledge she gathered during the years with others.

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