A pony Head Tutorial

[LiraCrown 1,807]

I mentioned in another post the other day that I made up a new method for pony heads and few people inquired interest. Now I'm not saying this rectangle method is new, I'm almost certain its been done before me, but I didn't read about it or see it anywhere; I just sorta noticed a box fit in the head really well and that it sort of naturally made guidelines for most of the details (Nose, ear, eyes and cheek placement). Colors are representing where I separated layers so it would be easier to clean up the lines later. I figured that might help some people.

It's sort of a light tutorial, but honestly I think the visuals will help more then me trying to explain it in text. I would just be too wordy and make it confusing; pretty pictures are better.

Anyway, this was my alternative method to the more commonly used; the circle with the curved cross. I think this is less invasive and easier to follow — for ponies at least. Of course people have different prefered methods so don't feel you need to follow this guide exactly; change it to your style and just try new stuff. But other then that, hope some people find this useful.

 

 

 

[VengefulStrudel 1,486]

This does bring out the ponies' cuteness~ Interesting to see new methods, thanks for sharing!

[Rivulet 116]

I was thinking about drawing for the past few weeks. This makes me really want to try the rectangle method of yours. I haven't tried the circle with a cross in it, but the way I've been doing it is way more complicated than this. Thanks! If something comes out alright, I'm going to put it up on here if I can!

[LiraCrown 1,807]

I was thinking about drawing for the past few weeks. This makes me really want to try the rectangle method of yours. I haven't tried the circle with a cross in it, but the way I've been doing it is way more complicated than this. Thanks! If something comes out alright, I'm going to put it up on here if I can!

I really need to do some revisions and be a bit more specific about some of the stuff in this method to make it more useful. This method has flaws and limitations. But here are 2 other reference shots for helping use this method. When I get more time I'll revise this.

 

 

[Roy 15]

I would suggest showing how to do other angles and tilts as well, and not just a single angle, but other than that it's a nice little easy shortcut!