Drawing Skulls: The Image Of Evil
In this lens I would like to explore the many ways that a skull can be percieved and seen as art, plus there is the usual drawing tutorial that I like to do on all of my art lenses.
For me drawing skulls is one of the best exercises any artist can do to flex their artistic muscles and plus there are many variations of skull art, from abstract art to cartoon skull art, the popular iconic image of the skull is almost anywhere in the area of fantasy art and imaginative art creations.
Join me on a lens of discovery of varying forms of skull art from all over the world.
See how to draw skulls here - How To Draw A Skull
Note: This is an ever changing lens on the topic of skull art and will be subject to change and upates from time to time.
The precise skull drawing of a human skull is one of the best examples I found on the internet, it gives a side profile view, but it also adds some relevance and mystery to it.
The way you see a skull should be of a design format that you are comfortable with drawing, for me it is the comic book style of drawing that really inspires my art further, at the moment I have no aspirations to make my art photo realistic, but just to be insprational and the way I wan to see it.
All artists have their very own style that they cling on to and most often is the case that their art style suits what they are drawing.
Skull art is very popular in tattoos and comic books, if you try and study the skull in these different media you will find this image popping up all over the place.
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Drawing A Skull
They come in all shapes and sizes.
But more importantly there is a simple way of drawing a skull from all angles that I find easy to remember, it's the up down left right principal,what's this you may ask, well, when you draw anything most of the time it is almost symmetrical on both sides, so if you were to draw your heads from the side profile it would look the same facing the other way, the proportions will be the same whatever way you see it and the up down methods is the extra way of percieving more added depth and perspective, although features aren't symmetrical when viewed in some ways they are often.
When I draw a skull, I start with a loose oval shape that is the underlying structure you want to achieve, then when you re ready you need to quickly mark in the eyes and some rough features, don't worry too much about where everything should be properly placed as this is just your designing stage, you are allowed to change things at this point.
See how to draw a simple skull design - Drawing A Skull (Just in case you missed it!)
Seen any good skull designs?
Link them up here!
NatalieNiemi wrote...
Cool lens, and great artwork! I too, am an artist, and I love me some skulls. :) I've lensrolled this to my Hauter Than Hell Rock Star Apparel lens, http://www.squidoo.com/HauterThanHell
Good work! Rock on!
Posted April 29, 2009
Laniann wrote...
Good instructions on drawing the skull. Very clear and easy to follow - anyone can do it with your instructions. 5*'s for you.
Posted April 02, 2009
annanelson wrote...
Several of my pieces consist of skull and skeletal themes. View my lense if you have time.
Thanks,
Anna
Posted February 14, 2009
Mortira wrote...
Thanks for the great info! I'm rolling this over to my Hallowe'en lens - skulls make great decoration!
Posted September 27, 2008
Skulls And Crossbones on Amazon
Various skull related books and other piraty products.
Skull and Crossbones Pink Journal (Notebook, Diary)
Amazon Price: $11.04 (as of 07/10/2009)
Skull and Crossbones Black Journal (Notebook, Diary)
Amazon Price: $11.04 (as of 07/10/2009)
The Skull & Crossbones Squadron: VF-17 in World War II (Schiffer Military/Aviation History)
Amazon Price: $34.20 (as of 07/10/2009)
Glow-in-the-Dark Tattoos Pirate Skulls & Crossbones
Amazon Price: $1.50 (as of 07/10/2009)
Skull & Crossbones Appointment Book
Amazon Price: (as of 07/10/2009)
Variations Of Skull Flickr Photos
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Skull Art YouTube vids
Skull Tattoos
Amazon has Skull Tattoos?
Even I was surprised by finding tattoos on Amazon just like eBay, but having thought about it they have to compete now as the internet is fast becoming the place to find things to buy online.
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A few More Links To Drawing Tutorials
With various links to many styles of skull art and fantasy art creatures
How to draw a grim reaperGrim Reaper Art: How To Draw The Grim Reaper
Drawing a Goblin How To Draw Goblins
Drawing a demonic face How To Draw A Demonic Face
- Skull Drawings In A Cartoony Style
- Cartoon drawings of skull heads.
- An Animal Charcoal Skull Study
- A very detailed drawing, done in charcoal of an animals skull.
- Skull Drawings Done In Different Media
- Acrylic paintings and skull drawings.
- Human anatomy for the artist. Anatomical supplies.
- Human anatomy supplies for the artist. We offer a fine range of skulls and skeletons. Everything for the study of artistic anatomy.
- Goth Stuff | Fantasy skull drawings | Art and posters
- Goth Stuff, fantasy skull drawings, art and posters.
- Skull T-shirts, Skull Art, Skull Apparel and Wicked Cool Skull Gift Ideas
- At SkullJunKie.com you will find my original hand drawn artwork of skulls and skeletons. I also have added a few designs here and there without skulls. To see all the designs and products available click here : SkullJunkie.All of my designs are available on clothing for everyone ! Men, women, matern
- skull fink!
- A truly great skull art inspirational blog sketchbook that must be seen an enjoyed.
The Skull Art Of Eric Talbot.
Skull Art On eBay
There is always various skull art on ebay to find and buy
Skull art ranging from the arty to the truly fantastic fantasy art designs, pick up a bargain!
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Skull Designs on CafePress Buttons
The Skull Is Everywhere!!
Ice Dezigns "Skull" Mini Button (10 pack)
Got attitude? We do too! Wear this anywhere on you and look fab with bite!
Skull Products Available To Buy At Zazzle
Skull Buttons, Magnets, Keyrings And More
by waynet
I am an artist who draws skulls, also a writer. I like to draw all day long if I could, when I get the time I am in my drawing room sketching up a whi...
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