Drawing the face 👨‍🦲using circles. The Reilly method explained in und... | Mark Liam Smith

In Week 9 of this pre-recorded class, Mark continues working on his drawing of a full female figure, first by working on the detail of the arms and back. He also analyzes works by Dagnan-Bouveret, and lays in shadows and half-tones of the body. NMA.art subscribers can check out this lesson now! goo.gl/NyWZaj | New Masters Academy | Facebook

Lately, I’ve been drawing more portraits and faces, and I realized something — my sketches were missing structure. They looked okay, but they didn’t flow. So, I started experimenting with the Reilly Method, and wow… game changer. 🙌 Instead of diving straight into details like eyes and lips, this approach focuses on rhythms — smooth, guiding curves that map out the natural movement of the face. It’s like laying down a roadmap before you start the journey. Here’s what I’ve noticed so far: ✨ My po