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Sculpt your first head
Head anatomy
Understand each anatomical layer of the head from skull to skin. This course teaches you the fundamentals for lifelike character design.
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
Understand the anatomy that shape the face. And apply that knowledge to all of your future character!
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.
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.
Facial aging
Learn how fat compartments, ligaments, and volume loss change the face from youth to old age. Understand the anatomy behind folds and skin sagging.
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
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Module 1 - Bones of the skull
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Skull Anatomy Basics
9:43 min -
Overall Head Form
11:21 min -
Forehead Anatomy
27:56 min
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Module 2 - Muscles of the head
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Head Muscles Overview
21:00 min -
Facial Expression Muscles
17:12 min -
Glabella Muscles
16:03 min -
Orbital Muscles
15:13 min -
Nasal Muscles
14:51 min -
Oral Muscles
52:34 min
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Module 3 - Superficial fat
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Facial Fat and Aging
12:08 min -
Malar Fat
16:52 min -
Malar Fat Case Studies
31:57 min -
Jowl Fat
11:39 min -
Jowl Fat Case Studies
5:52 min -
Lateral Facial Fat
10:02 min
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Module 4 - Deep fat
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Deep Facial Fat
4:52 min -
Buccal Fat Case Studies
4:57 min -
Deep Medial Cheek Fat
4:19 min -
Deep Orbital Fat
16:53 min -
Periorbital Fat
15:58 min -
Orbital Fat Case Studies
22:54 min
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Module 5 - Cheek anatomy
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Cheek
7:37 min -
Cheek Anatomy
8:15 min -
Cheekbone
6:04 min -
Masseter Muscle
10:13 min -
Finding Cheek Landmarks
10:11 min -
Cheek Fat Pads
23:07 min
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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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ZBrush