Major props for pointing out that talent isn't everything.Too many times people act like artists just know how to do what they do without any effort. Art (drawing, painting, ceramics, all of it) requires just as much practice and effort at any other skill.

I was intimidated by this method but you did a wonderful job explaining it. Thanks❤

It's been really hard to get back into art and I had a slump were I felt so demotivated to draw because I was scared of being bad at it. This video made me feel so much better and the instructions were clear and beautiful. Thank you

Art, motivation and ASMR, all in one video!😂

Left side face: 3:55 Right side face: 7:34 Up side face: 10:46 Facing down face : 15:05 profile picture : 17:45

Thank you so much for this. I'm new to drawing and I have several Loomis books but I'm more of a visual learner and this was extremely helpful to me. I was having so much trouble with angles. Thanks!

Thank you brother, you're a great teacher and artist. I appreciate you wholeheartedly.

I've been drawing for as long as I can remember. It was the only thing, growing up, that I was told I was good at - both by teachers, and at home. For years and years on end I used to dream about a career centered around drawing - be it as an artist in the classic sense, or doing digital artwork, or even industrial design. But, it turns out, when you're a child, and everyone around you tells you you're never going to amount to anything but a huge disappointment, you tend to find it hard to develop the confidence needed to dare to even try applying to any art school since that entails sending in your work to be judged. And I couldn't handle the thought - and I knew it to be the inevitable outcome ("knew") - of having real and talented artists taking a look at my work only to burst out in unison scornful laughter. I also knew that me pursuing a creative career would only add to the parental unit's notion of me being a disappointment and failure. So in the end, I went another rout and became an Egyptologist and an archaeologist - still not a "real" education in the eyes of aforementioned parental unit, but at least it ment I attended the university, so there were still hope I'd grow up one day and change subject. Which I never did - growing up _or_ change to a "legitimate" and "real" subject of study. Now, in my mid- forties, and in early retirement (who knew: how you're treated as a child has the power to severely limit your own power for decades to come, ey? ;) ), while it's still not a career, and never will be, I've had many many years - in the solace of the solitude of my own home - to work through many of the mental blocks I used to have that hindered me to even try new things, new techniques, new mediums of creative expression. And I've expanded greatly in the scope of what I do, and how I do it. For the longest time, I used to do nothing but graphite drawings. And I still do graphite drawings, but I also paint using acrylics, oils and aquarelle. I draw using colour pencils, oil pastell, dry pastell, inks - you name it. I also bind books and make silver jewelry. I sculpt in stone, clay, and gypsum plaster, and I make miniatures, and whole bunch of other stuff - if it's something that catches my eye, and keeps my hands busy - sooner or later, you'll find me knee deep in it. BUT, I still have no formal training in any of it. And - just as when I was a kid and a teenager/young adult - I still wish I did. Because, as our wonderful artist points out in the beginning of this video: (Paraphrasing) Talent alone can only take so far. And in my own experience - perhaps only true for me, but I believe at the very least it _could_ potentially have some merit to it for others as well - as long as you'rer only challenged by yourself, you're more or less doomed to hit that wall that is the limitation you set up for yourself long before you even started. I used to draw graphite portraits. Because that was my safety zone. But not only did I soon find my work boring - lacking in imagination, and lacking in expression. I also found that for the life of me, I couldn't draw an entire figure - only the head. Talk about being restricted! So, eventually, I grabbed the pen by its horns, so to speak, and intentionally started to draw portraits where the head was, e.g., leaning towards the hand. (Because, to be frank, the mere thought of drawing noting but hands 10 000 times, bores the living **** out of me.) Realizing - by seeing it with my own eyes - that I _could_ in fact learn to draw hands, gave me the confidence to believe I could learn to draw feet as well. But - as with hands - drawing feet 10 000 times wasn't my way to go: I needed a natural way of inserting them into the picture. Which, as I bet you've already guessed, ment connecting them with the rest. Ergo: I had to draw the rest of the body. And so, from there, it continued, and developed. 'Cause how fun is a drawing - or a painting for that matter - that's nothing but a figure, floating in nothing? Now, I'm still not an artist - at least not a very good one. And I still wish I could be: I wish I had the know-how, the talent, the education, the creativity, the confidence, the opportunity and all of that. However, while still dreaming about all the things I know life doesn't have in store for me (I'm not in early retirement just for fun, after all), there are still things I can do, and make use of, to avoid finding myself stuck in one place for the remainder of my time on Earth. And lucky for me, unlike way back when when I was a youngster, nowadays there's this wonderful resource out there. You probably know about it already, but in case you don't: They call it "The Internet". Yes, that's right: The Internet! Never before in all of mankind's quarter of a million year history (roughly estimated 250 000 years at this point in time, but new discoveries are still to this day pushing that number further back in time - how cool is that?! Personally I find to be one of the coolest things ever - so cool it makes me all warm and happy inside!) - never before, in all that time, has information - knowledge - been so readily available and literally at our fingertips. And while that knowledge and information encompasses any and all areas of study you can think of. That fact alone means it also includes the topic of art, and artistic expression. And I'm here for it! And to those of you who's made it this far - reading through all of my, at best, quasi-interesting ramblings - I'd like to say: Thank you for your patience - hopefully you found it worth while - and more than that: I encourage you to not allow yourself - to _never_ allow yourself - to be the one that stops you in your track: There are already way too many people out there in the world who would do anything to make your life miserable. Don't make their job any easier. Instead, show them they're wrong about you; show them by taking advantage of the knowledge that's out there - free, and at the very tips of your fingers. Maybe you'll never be a van Gogh. Maybe you'll never receive a Nobel prize. Maybe you won't become a multi millionaire. But you _will_ become better, and you _will_ know more. And most importantly of all: You *will* feel better about yourself, knowing you're doing what you can to not be stuck in a place where you don't want to be. Lastly: A huge, and utterly sincere, Thank You! to *Messer Creations* for sharing your knowledge with all of us! I can't even begin to express how valuable what you're doing is. Stay Safe, and Stay Sane Cheers!

This was so clear and well explained. My favorite Loomis head video so far (I've watched so many!) Thank you! :)

Came across your video on learning how to draw heads and I’ve watched every video but you explained it very well cause I’m a visual learner but the other videos explained it to where I couldn’t really comprehend but, you explained it step by step and I thank you bro. This deserves a sub 🤟

Your first drawing example alone helped put everything I was reading into perspective. looking forward to more of your content. Much appreciated sir

Dude, this is awesome. All your videos are great. I don't even know why you have less subscribers, you deserve a lot more, man. Please continue to give amazing content. Thank you

I've just came back to my drawing hobby in 2 years.. I was struggling. But then I found this masterpiece of a video and it gott me right back on track! This definitely deserves a sub

I have gotten so confused watching Loomis videos but this one I LOVED! It made it so simple!! His voice is calming and the video itself is relaxing and I learn better that way. So thank you!

I really appreciate the time and skill that you took to show this. Super job and explained very well! Thank you!

Thank you for sharing your thoughts and experiences. You have helped me understand the angles in the oval. Again, thank you kindly

Hands down the most concise and simplest explanation of the loomis method i have seen on the internet. I struggled so much with this but honestly you explained it so well.

Thank you! I have been struggling, struggling, and struggling some more to understand Loomis. Watching this video, it finally made sense. I’ve had a breakthrough, thanks to you!

WOW! This is an incredible step by step of this method. Thank you!

Thank you so much for this video! Awesome as always!!!

just started sketching again and i love practicing shapes and building them further. thank you for this video on the loomis method, love it! i am now reinvigorated! lol

I'm so glad I found this video. It's so helpful. I'm really looking forward to digging into these videos. Thank you!!

Only started drawing and have to say out of all the videos I have watched so for you have nailed this ......relaxed and simple explanation ......thank you can't wait to try these out 👍

I just wanna say a MASSIVE THANK YOU for this video. I used to draw a lot when I was a kid but kinda stopped out of frustration with the lack of improvment as I grew up. I always felt too overwhelmed by the loomis method and never quite managed to memorize it and apply it. It smothered my desire to draw and the will to be consistent with practicing. I've decided to start again this year and just with your video, it clicked. I stare amazed at my sketches, feeling like I unlocked the biggest obstacle to my improvement and motivation. Thank you for this, you got a new sub!

Thank you! I think that you are a master of drawing! Best tutorial..

Started learning sketching as a skill.....this would help me

Thank you for an easy to understand lesson on the Loomis method. Thank you for not going fast like some videos do and your lines were easy to see. 😊

What a great video. I've been struggling with the Loomis head a lot and this lesson cleared me all the concepts. Thanks...

I love this guy's voice, commentary, tips, and drawing. It's all so good.

This is the video I needed so badly. You explained it so perfectly and clear unlike these other tutorials.Thank you so much I'm defs subscribing!

Wow. Watched a few videos explaining this method but for some reason couldn't put it all together and make it actually work for me. Seems a smooth clear explanation is what I needed. This actually helps a lot! Thank you!!! :)

This video is so good and truly put my motivation back into drawing. Thank you for explaining everything so clearly!

Awesome video! Great tutorial and beautiful messages throughout it.

Very well explained! Thanks for making such a great tutorial!

yeah ! i finnaly understand loomis method with your video thank you !

Bravo. You made this so easy to follow along with.

Just so good. Thank you! 😊

This was easily one of the best videos I've seen where I can put to practice this method. Thank u so much!!!!

Oh I'm TOTALLY checking out your Skillshare!!! Thank you!!

Thank you so much. this is very helpful and now I get the loomis method very well.

Thank you so much I really wanted to draw heads in different profiles you're the only one that I know that showed me actually how to do it, Thanks!!😊

Awsome,outstanding,marvelous!!🥰

Helped me a lot ! Thank you 🙏🏻

Thanks for this. You are very good at explaining and encouraging I’m glad I found your video

Thank you sir! Very helpful!

Thank you, that's very helpful!

Excellent tips, many thanks

Thank you! Very easy to follow.

Love this method 😍

Very well explained. Awesome man, I appreciate that

You explained it very well. Its so easy and simple to draw. Thank you 😊

I'm practicing right along with him, so easy to understand and yes I stopped the video a few times, but this wasn't hard at all for this old woman learning how to draw, paint, etc. Thank you.

thanks! I learned a lot from this video. keep drawing!

Excellent video. Very well explained!

You’re a great teacher Thanks!

This video is so helpful! Thank you so much for the demonstrations, really helpful and drawing along was really fun! :DD Keep it up!!

Just so good ❤

so clear, so helpful just subbed, thank you!

This video was perfect for me to understand how the loomis method works thanks you so much

What a great video. Im finding a lot explaining the loomis method but no so much showing how to take it from this weird blank head to a actual face.

Thank you super helpful!!

I started my portrait drawings using Loomis heads and this! This was the first video that I've watched and helped me with my journey. Wow! Its been 3 years now and i can say, i am pretty decent with my skillset. Thank you for making this video!🫡 Brings back memories... ✨

you've got an awesome talent for teaching & I'm improving thanks to this tutorial, thanks!

Thank you for this, im starting out today from pretty much 0 actual skill. thank you for this break down. On the 4th head you make it seem so easy, but at the same time you have a good point of showing the simplicy of this type of form. Nice work thank you

I struggled so much with using the loomis method, just because it didn't feel broken down enough for me. When I say, I not only know how to use the method more fluidly because of you, but I am now confident in using this method bc you broke it down so well. Thank you truly!!!

Hi, I have decided to start drawing again after 10 years of putting my pencils down and not really being good at it. lack of practice, I came across your video and instantly wanted to try again and I subscribed and am having fun relearning how to draw but using the Loomis method you talk about in this video. Thank you for creating these videos and sharing your knowledge.

Outstanding video. I'm reviewing it in short pieces because I am new drawing. Thank you!

THANKS MESSER! This really helped me to practice freehand drawing

Brilliant thank you!

I had to comment here. Thanks so much for this video and part 3. I'm finally beginning to crack this Loomis method thing. You know what? I've watched so many videos on it but this is the one I've had my breakthrough. I had a think about it and I figured out why this particular video helped it click. It's because you start out taking the section on the side and drawing the two plane marks there. That "cross" clearly marks the angle and facing of the....face. the other videos do this bit later on so all my heads looked like a mess of lines with parts of the face looking in different directions. It was so frustrating. Anyway, wanted to give props for a great video but more than that, wanted to help others here with what cracked it (at least for me).. Great work!

I took visual arts and I was struggling with drawing heads and I went through alot of videos but this one really helped ....thank you very much sir

The best tutorial on Loomis heads I've seen so far. Thank you. I will start to practice right away :-)

This was almost theraupetic watching this. Boosted my confidence and relaxed me.

this was the most helpful video I could find. I love this video and I hope you do to. very helpful

Thanks for the head looking up. I struggle to get the forehead to recede from this POV - always wanting to 'frontalize' it even though I know better!

Absolutely Brilliant 💯 !! Quite possibly the Most Useful training on KZfaq ! Thank you so much 😊

this was so helpful thank you!!!

Video is 3ys old and still is valid. Thank you so much, I've read and such about this and for whatever reason it was hard to understand at first. I was confused with the placement of the inner circle. Your approach definitely helped. Also, I kinda felt ashamed to use a compass because my hands shake a bit from medical issues so seeing you use one is reassuring. ❤

WOW Watching your video , I’m finely getting it Thanks

Brilliant thank you so much 😊

This is so helpful. I am best at some still life but wat to draw people this is awesome. Thank you

many thanks for sharing your knowledge you're creating something of real value and deserve a ton more subs/views keep going - you're doing a great job

Very informative and soothing 😌

was originally not going to click on this video, but this is genuinely a game changer for me. Absolutely revolutionary :)

Thank you for teachings. My granddaughter is benefiting from your instructions. Your so talented. You are Simple but amazing.....

thank u for this video. I also can’t help to notice how kind everyone is in this comment section which makes me happy. when I paint my billion dollar masterpieces I will tag u

Great video - thanks for sharing 😁

Thank you for showing your sketch book.

Top tier video, tysm! ^-^

This video is so good! Thanks for making this tutorial, I appreciate you very much! :D

Thank you for your contribution. This a great video to help us build our skills. Eric

Wow bro that's amazing!

Merci beaucoup pour votre vidéo ! 💕

I have not attempted heads before I tend to do floweres and birds. Feel this is just for me so I can move to the human world. You have really spoken to me. My artist uncle left me his sketch books from these I have seen how his work and ideas progressed over his 89 yr career as potter lecturer and I now realise his favorite medium was printing especially in metal and wood cuts. My failure is not sketching every day. I am afraid of failing. It has to be perfect to go in my sketch book. Learned loads tonight. Thank🇬🇧

Love this guy

You’re chill af. Really good mentor attitude. Usually through half the video I crumple the paper but you’re really calming/motivating. Thanks man

It’s beautiful 🎉🎉

i have been drawing people for more than 4 years yet i never learned proper techniques and anatomy, thanks for this video!!

Very very helpful man.

I've always drawn from the eyes and spread out... gonna be interesting trying this method 👍