Head anatomy

Understand each anatomical layer of the head from skull to skin. Learn the fundamentals for lifelike character design!

Head anatomy
Head anatomy
Head anatomy
Head anatomy
Head anatomy
Head anatomy
Head anatomy
Head anatomy
Head anatomy
Head anatomy
Head anatomy
Head anatomy
Head anatomy
Head anatomy
Head anatomy
Head anatomy
Head anatomy
Head anatomy
Head anatomy
Head anatomy
Head anatomy
Head anatomy
Head anatomy
Head anatomy
Head anatomy
Head anatomy

What you’ll learn

Each anatomical layer to see how it affects the visible appearance.

· Real-life anatomy examples

· Bony landmarks of the skull

· Muscles and facial expressions

· Fat compartments and aging

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Understand the anatomy that shapes the face. And apply that knowledge to all of your future characters!

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Learn anatomy through layers

Understand how bones, muscles, ligaments, and finally fat work together to create the visible forms of the face – each anatomical layer contributes to the surface.

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Real people
3D scan analysis

Study real-life examples to identify anatomical landmarks. Compare them across scans and live-model images of different ages, sexes, and facial structures.
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Facial aging, body types, and ethnicities

Learn how fat compartments, ligaments, and volume loss change the face from youth to old age. Explore facial variation across different body types and ethnicities.

Made for artists

Our anatomy lessons are created with visual artists in mind. We never explain anatomical structures without showing them first

Self-paced

Work through the course at your own pace with full access to all lessons. No deadlines, no pressure, and no need to rush

Practical knowledge

Every lesson gives you knowledge you can immediately apply to your drawings, sculpts, and character designs

Course structure

Lessons: 27 videos Duration: 6h 49min
Instructor
Uldis Zarins

Uldis Zarins

Uldis Zarins teaches anatomy in the Art Academy of Latvia and is an award-winning sculptor with more than 25 years of experience.

In 2015 he started the Anatomy For Sculptors online community. And today it has grown into a full company that focuses on making anatomy visual and understandable to everyone.

Course resources

Add-ons and files used in the course

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