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DEFINE THE LOOK We want to be rather definite about how we draw the outline of the face. For example, we can make it a straight line, or a line that becomes jagged at the cheekbone, or a line with a protrusion at the brow of the forehead. By focusing on the shape of the face, we can define the character’s look. TEENAGE GIRL Soft cheekbone halfway up the head
PROMINENCES
A “prominence” is a fancy way of saying “something that stands out.” The most common prominence used to add variety to the shape of the face is the cheekbone, followed by the forehead brow and the chin.
MUSIC TEACHER Forehead brow prominence
APARTMENT MANAGER Tip of the brow/head, tiny cheekbone, long chin
HOTHEAD GUY High brow, long jaw
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