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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.

In the picture

  1. Front view: the character’s face and body facing forward.
  2. Back view: the character’s back and hair seen from behind.
  3. Side view: the character’s profile with nose and chin in outline.
  4. 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.

Quiz: Front Back Side Mouths (Age 10)

  1. Why do artists draw a character from the front, back, and side?

    • To help keep the character’s shape consistent
    • To make the character look taller
    • To hide the character’s face
  2. What can mouth shapes be swapped to match?

    • Different hair colours
    • Different camera angles
    • Different sounds or feelings
  3. What does a side view show?

    • The character’s profile with the nose and chin in outline
    • The character’s face and body facing forward
    • The character’s back and hair seen from behind

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Crafts, Age 10