Riley.wmv (2027)

Place the eyes within the sockets defined by your initial brow and nose lines.

Once your features are set, you can erase the construction lines or keep them as guides for painting.

: Locate the corners of the mouth by dropping lines from the center of the eyes. Connect these corners with an arc to define the upper and lower lips. Define Three-Dimensional Volume Riley.wmv

Use the established "GPS lines" to lay in the hair and neck, ensuring they align with the skull's structure.

The Riley Method (or Reilly Method) acts as a "GPS system" for the face, using a series of rhythmic lines and geometric shapes to map out bone protrusions and muscle groups. Place the eyes within the sockets defined by

: Start by drawing a simple circle to represent the skull.

: Identify the area between the eyebrows; in this method, it is often represented as a small trapezoid shape. Connect these corners with an arc to define

: Draw a line from the top of the ear, touching the eye and nostril, down to the corner of the mouth to create a sense of depth in the cheek area. Finalize the Features