Morpho: Face, Head, and Neck: Anatomy for Artists

Morpho: Anatomy for Artists #10

by Michel Lauricella

The must-have guide for all artists who draw the human figure! This small, portable book presents a unique perspective on the head, face, and neck for artists to study and implement in their drawing work. In this book, artist and teacher Michel Lauricella offers more than 300 original drawings and diagrams. The face, head, and neck are shown in great detail and from multiple angles. There are dedicated sections that address facial proportions, the simplified forms underneath the detailed anatomy, the underlying reference points of the skeleton, and the musculature, skin, and fat of the head, face, and neck. The author also offers instruction and tips for drawing hair that will help you in creating successful portraits. Geared toward artists of all levels—from beginners through professionals—this handy, pocket-sized book will help spark your imagination and creativity. Whether your interest is in portraiture, figure drawing, fine arts, fashion design, game design, or creating comic book or manga art, you will find this helpful book filled with actionable insights. (Publisher's This book features an “exposed” binding style. This is intentional, as it is designed to help the book lay flat as you draw.)
TABLE OF CONTENTS Foreword Introduction Facial Proportions Simplified Forms Skeleton and Bone Reference Points Musculature Fat and Skin Folds Hair Resources

Genres: Art, Drawing

96 pages, Paperback

Published April 2, 2024

About the author

Michel Lauricella is a French artist who has worked at various fine arts studios in Paris and at Gobelins. He currently teaches at Lisaa and Fabrica 114 and is the author of various drawing manuals.

Reviews

[Ali Ives · Rating 5 out of 5]

I am such a fan of the Morpho series! Michel Lauricella's approach to anatomy is so easy to learn from; every time I get a new one of his books, I read it cover to cover, fascinated, before diving into sketches of my own.
In the case of this newest book, the particular subject of study is the human head, face and neck, with plenty of focus on the internal structure and how that can vary or remain constant. Everything from proportions and simplified forms, to musculature and the effects of aging and fat distribution is covered in a wide array of Lauricella's sketches, which are dynamic and easy to comprehend.
Whether you enjoy drawing, painting, sculpture, or any other medium that involves rendering the human form, I absolutely recommend checking out the Morpho series!