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HOW BROWS AND CHEEKS INTERACT WITH EYES

One aspect of facial expression that is often overlooked is how the brow and

cheek muscles affect the eyes.

There are muscles under the eyebrows that tend to cover your eyes during

expressions of anger or frustration. Cheeks will also overlap your eyes when

you smile or laugh. Learning the anatomy of facial muscles can help your skills

improve—I guarantee it!

FOCUS ON EYES, MOUTH, AND EYEBROWS

The eyes, mouth, and eyebrows are where most facial expressions come from.

I find that when you focus your attention on these specific areas, it is easier to

create great facial expressions. Parts of the face such as the nose and ears play

a much smaller role since they do not move much regardless of the emotion

shown. Focus your creative energy mainly on the eyes, mouth, and eyebrows

when drawing facial expressions.

HOW TO BRING YOUR CHARACTERS TO LIFE

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