Front Back Side Mouths

Artists draw the same character from the front, back, and side. They also draw different mouth shapes so the character looks the same in every picture.

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In the picture

Front view: the character’s face and body facing forward.
Back view: the character’s back and hair seen from behind.
Side view: the character’s profile with nose and chin in outline.
Mouth shapes: a closed line and a wide open oval.

Examples

A comic artist keeps a hero’s hair shape the same in every panel.
An animator uses a mouth shape sheet to make a talking character match the words.

Key takeaways

Drawing a character from several angles helps keep its shape consistent.
Mouth shapes can be swapped to match different sounds or feelings.

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