Morpho: Face, Head, and Neck

Morpho: Face, Head, and Neck is a digital PDF anatomy reference by Michel Lauricella. It offers a concise, layered approach to drawing the face, head, neck, and upper torso, with instant download after purchase.

This English edition develops portrait drawing through proportions, basic shapes, skeletal landmarks, musculature, skin folds, hair, and facial hair. It also considers how the head connects to the shoulders and torso.

The book includes illustrative plates, previously published drawings from the Morpho collection, and previously unpublished diagrams.

Book Overview

Morpho: Face, Head, and Neck belongs to the art and anatomy reference category. Michel Lauricella examines portraiture across drawing, painting, sculpture, photography, and film, while keeping the focus on practical visual understanding.

The method proceeds layer by layer. Readers begin with basic shapes, add thickness through the skeleton and musculature, and then account for fat, hair, facial hair, and other details that affect the visible form.

The book presents proportions as a starting framework rather than a fixed description of every individual. It also discusses the variation of human faces, the orientation of the head, and the structure of the neck, shoulders, and upper torso.

What You’ll Discover Inside

• Proportions for the face and head.
• Basic shapes used to simplify complex forms.
• Skeleton and bone reference points.
• Musculature, fat, and skin folds.
• Hair, beard, and body hair.
• Views from above, age-related proportions, and tips for drawing hair.
• A layered process for moving from construction to anatomical and surface details.

Why This Book Matters

Portraiture has a long history across visual arts and remains closely connected to the study of individual likeness and variation. This book provides a concise framework for observing and constructing the head without treating canonical proportions as a substitute for studying real models.

Its focus on the connection between the head, neck, shoulders, and torso is especially relevant to bust studies and portraits that extend below the face. The illustrations support an anatomical understanding that can be adapted to distinctive subjects.

Book Details

Device Compatibility

This is a digital download, so no physical copy will be shipped. Access is available after purchase through the download provided for the order.

The PDF works with appropriate Kindle apps, tablets, desktop computers, mobile devices, and compatible reading apps. Display quality and navigation may vary by device and application.

FAQ

When can I access the book?
Access is available after purchase as an instant digital download.

Will I receive a physical copy?
No. This product is a digital PDF, and there is no physical shipping.

What devices can open the file?
The PDF can be opened with compatible Kindle apps, tablets, desktop or mobile devices, and reading apps.

Download Morpho: Face, Head, and Neck for a focused digital reference on drawing the anatomy of the face, head, neck, and upper torso.