WHAT IF HIGH CHEEKBONES DON'T EXIST?

#drawingtutorial#anatomyfordrawing#portraitdrawing Download Gumroad Images : https://jimincambridge.gumroad.com/l/... REFERENCES Special thanks to artist and sculptor Diego Verger for generously allowing the use of his skull reference images. Skull reference images used with permission from artist Diego Verger. Human Skull Studies: [https://diegoverger.com/blog/2023/hum...](https://diegoverger.com/blog/2023/hum...) Diego Verger Website: [https://diegoverger.com](https://diegoverger.com) https://www.diegoverger.com/3d-art/ What if we've been thinking about cheekbones the wrong way? Artists, photographers, fashion magazines, and everyday people often talk about "high cheekbones" as if they are a clearly defined facial feature. But after studying skull anatomy, facial proportions, portrait references, and digital modifications, I started asking a simple question: Do high cheekbones actually exist? In this video, we investigate the anatomy of the zygomatic bone (cheekbone), compare skull structures from multiple angles, analyze facial proportions, and examine how jaw width, cheekbone width, facial fat distribution, shadows, lighting, and makeup may influence our perception of facial structure. Using skull studies, original drawings, Photoshop demonstrations, and real-world examples, we'll explore why many faces described as having "high cheekbones" may actually be examples of prominent or wide cheekbones rather than cheekbones that sit higher on the face. If you're interested in portrait drawing, anatomy for artists, facial construction, character design, comic art, illustration, realism, or understanding how facial structure affects appearance, this video is for you. This investigation may also be useful for makeup artists, fashion enthusiasts, portrait photographers, beauty professionals, and anyone interested in facial aesthetics. Terms like "high cheekbones" are frequently used in fashion, beauty, modeling, and celebrity discussions, but the anatomical reality may be far more complex than the popular description suggests. By comparing skull anatomy with real-world facial examples, we'll examine how cheekbone prominence, facial width, jaw structure, contouring, lighting, photography, and visual perception can influence what people believe they are seeing. Understanding these differences can help artists create more accurate portraits and help beauty professionals better understand facial structure and facial balance. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN • The anatomy and location of the zygomatic bone • Why the term "high cheekbones" may be misleading • How cheekbone width differs from cheekbone height • The role of jaw width in facial appearance • How facial fat and muscle affect perception • Why lighting and shadows can change how we see faces • How artists can better analyze facial structure • How anatomy knowledge can improve portrait drawing TIMESTAMPS 00:00 What If I Told You? 00:38 What Are High Cheekbones? 01:16 Thank You Diego Verger 01:40 Cheekbone Location 03:01 Side View Analysis 04:22 3/4 View Analysis 05:15 Subscribe & Support 05:26 Projection vs Height 06:12 Cheekbone and Jaw Proportions 08:22 Real Face Comparisons 10:04 Final Conclusions 10:25 Final Thoughts