Art

Portrait

An artistic representation of a person, focusing on the face and its expression.

Eyeline

The line halfway between the top of the head and the chin.

Nose base

The point that is halfway between the eyeline and the chin.

Mouth placement

Located about one-third of the way down from the nose base to the chin.

Hairline

Positioned about one-quarter of the way down from the top of the head to the eyeline.

Bilateral symmetry

A condition where both sides of the face are nearly identical.

Radial symmetry

Symmetry about a central axis

Guidelines

Horizontal and vertical lines used to accurately place facial features.

Shading

The technique used to add depth, dimension, and realism to facial features.

Value range in shading

A range of 3-5 values used to depict highlights, mid-tones, and shadows.