In the lower profile the hair is arranged quite differently, consequently the lines will fall in a different direction; but observe that they fit the head. See Lesson XIX on Pen and Ink Lines.

Get the direction of all lines, first with pencil, then with a pen, then ink in with a brush, leaving the direction white (or the surface of the paper). As the hair is soft at the edge, do not continue the solid ink to the extreme limit, but draw fine lines which extend past the solid mass.

Study the curl. See how the lines fit around to form the curl.

On the dark side the lines are heavy and on the light side fine lines are drawn which fit between the dark ones. Note the hole formed at the bottom. Notice how the wrong side of the loose part is exposed to view and how the lines fit around this part more loosely. When drawing a black curl, obtain the general direction of the lines, then fill in until dark enough.

TO PLACE THE HAT ON THE HEAD

Never draw the hat and place the face under it. Always draw a full head and put the hat upon it.

The hat should be placed on the head to give stylish effect. Tip it slightly to one side. If this is done, one of the eyebrows will be hidden. The crown must fit the head, and the far side of the brim must be continuous.

After studying these two lessons, study pen-and-ink heads in the fashion papers. Be sure the heads are normal before attempting to draw them. Keep all rules in mind when copying them, and you will find you can create a type of face which is strictly original.

After finishing a drawing of any kind, decide just what you have learned on that drawing. Be systematic in this and you will continue to improve.

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