How to Draw Heads (Step-by-Step Loomis Method + Stylization Tips)

Welcome back to Retro Supply, where we serve brushes, textures, and tutorials that actually make sense. Today, we’re tackling the human head. That lumpy, meaty orb that terrifies beginner artists more than critiques, deadlines, or bad anime combined. In this video, you'll learn how to loosen up those hands, find solid reference without existential dread, use the Andrew Lumis method for foolproof head construction, and then stylize the result so it fits your vibe. CHAPTERS & TIMECODES 0:00 – Welcome & What’s Tormenting Artists (Warm‑up, reference, and the dreaded head) 0:45 – Who’s Lumis & Why I Use His Method 1:25 – Warm‑Up Exercises: Spaghetti Hands & Egg Shapes 2:12 – Reference Time! Tracing, 3D Models, Mirrors, and Pro‑Tips 3:23 – Gesture Sketching That Doesn’t Suck 3:56 – Step 1: Sphere (AKA Brain Bucket) + Tilt 4:41 – Step 2: Chopping the Sphere into Side Planes 5:21 – Step 3: Guidelines – Brow, Nose, Chin & Planes 6:47 – Step 4: Features – Eyes, Nose, Mouth 7:30 – Step 5: Proportions Check – Liquify & Flipping 9:34 – Step 6: Hair – Chunky Shapes, Not Tiny Wigs 10:16 – Step 7: Details – Eyes, Noses, Mouths & Ears Simplified 11:49 – Stylization – From Realism to Comic‑Book Simplicity 13:09 – Time‑Lapse Draw‑Over & Commentary Begins 14:02 – From Realism to Comic Vibe – Pushing Proportions & Lines 15:17 – Inking, Halftones, and Final Tweaks 15:40 – Wrap‑Up: Heads Explained & Final Call‑to‑Action 16:20 – Final Mic Drop & Happy Creating TOOLS & MATERIALS USED Pens & Pencils Collection (for the Dixon HB2 pencil, standard pencil pack, and dry fountain pen): https://www.retrosupply.co/collection... Paper Textures Collection (for the Phantom Paper texture): https://www.retrosupply.co/collection... WHAT YOU'LL LEARN ✅ Warm‑up drills to loosen your hand before tackling complex shapes ✅ Where to find good reference and why tracing isn’t cheating ✅ The classic Lumis method utilizing sphere, tilt, side plane, guidelines, features ✅ How to check and correct your proportions using tone overlay, liquify, and flipping ✅ Simple ways to draw hair, features, and expression without meltdown ✅ How to shift from realism to a clean comic-style look using subtraction and simplification Join the Retro Vibe If this was helpful, do us a solid: hit that Like button, share your wildest Lumis complaints in the comments, and Subscribe if you want more drawing tutorials. . VIDEO & ART BY MATT TOWER Follow him on Instagram:   / royland.art   FOLLOW US FOR MORE TUTORIALS AND CREATIVE TOOLS • Instagram:   / retrosupply   • Pinterest:   / retrosupply   • Tutorials + Brushes: https://www.retrosupply.co • Newsletter: https://www.retrosupply.co/pages/news...