Front Back Side Mouths
Age 10 · Crafts
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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- 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.
Quiz: Front Back Side Mouths (Age 10)
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Why do artists draw a character from the front, back, and side?
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What can mouth shapes be swapped to match?
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What does a side view show?
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