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Hi, my name is Chommang, and I’m a drawing YouTuber. After studying animation at Hongik University, I worked for a long time in an unrelated field. Then, around six years ago, I created a YouTube channel to bring drawing back into my everyday life. Since then, I’ve shared my drawing journey on YouTube, starting from almost a beginner’s level, and that experience helped me develop an easy, accessible drawing process. Even now, I see myself more as a learner enjoying drawing and improving my skills than as a teacher. That’s why my works and tutorials focus on the process over the result, helping others draw consistently and naturally.
I now have 2.05 million subscribers on YouTube, 550,000 followers on Instagram, 450,000 followers on TikTok, and 40,000 followers on X. The main theme of my content is face and figure drawing for beginners. My tutorials cover theoretical concepts about the face and anatomy, study methods, and how to apply these in practice.
What is the purpose behind this class, and what do you think sets it apart from others?
I create drawings with a balanced combination of two methods. I value developing skills through consistent practice and truly enjoying the process of drawing rather than by comparing yourself to others. In terms of style, I prefer a more natural, effortless kind of beauty and subtle moods rather than overly decorated characters.
In addition to this emphasis on moods, I take a systematic approach to facial structure and angles, organizing the practice process and methods so beginners can follow easily. In general, my ideal style is about halfway between the realistic and manga styles, and I try to strike a balance between the two.
How are those strengths incorporated into this curriculum?
This approach forms the basis of the curriculum of this class. When I taught elementary school students, I focused on ways to help them understand facial structure rather than just imitating other drawings, which led me to systemize this method. I removed complicated guidelines, only leaving the essential ones, and then added the process of familiarization for learners to understand proportions naturally. In the end, you develop your own sense of facial proportions, and this class is designed to help you through that process.
What is the purpose behind this class, and what do you think sets it apart from others?
The purpose of this class is not to imitate a specific art style but to help each learner develop their own face drawing style. The guidelines are designed to ease you into this process through repetition and practice, after which you’ll be able to develop facial proportions and details that appeal to you. Plus, you’ll learn to understand the face as 3D shapes, such as spheres and cylinders. This provides a basic sense of 3D form, essential for drawing both faces and the human figure. It’s a curriculum that teaches you exactly what you should practice and how, rather than only offering vague advice such as “draw a lot.”
Finally, what would you like to say to learners and aspiring creators?
If you feel like drawing, just draw without hesitation! And if something sparks your curiosity, just explore it a bit more. You don’t have to force yourself to draw when you don’t want to. Feel free to give yourself some time and start again when you want to. However, it’s important to distinguish “wanting to draw well” from “wanting to draw anything.” Focus on the latter if drawing stresses you out, and once you feel like taking it further, try to be more curious. Keep switching between these two mindsets, and you’ll be able to continue drawing for a long time, at your own pace, without missing out on the small joys.
Simple, Easy-to-Follow Guidelines
Forget about complicated anatomy! This class starts with basic shapes such as circles, ovals, and centerlines, allowing you to understand the face through step-by-step shape drawing. Guidelines shouldn’t simply teach you the right way of drawing; they should serve as a tool to familiarize yourself with the drawing process and figure out your own proportions.
Seeing the Head’s Structure as 3D Shapes
Instead of viewing the head as one perfect circle, learn how to see it as a long oval shape and explore the volume of the head varying by angle, as well as the fundamental roles of an oval. We’ll also cover common mistakes made by learners, looking into elements that frequently cause confusion.
Understanding Structure with a Focus on Overall Balance
The focus of this class is not on drawing individual parts, such as the eyes, nose, and mouth, without any errors, but on creating a naturally-proportioned face. By understanding the 3D form and overall structure of the face before studying its details, you can naturally develop the ability to draw the eye, nose, and mouth.
**Class release dates and content are subject to change without prior notice.
- Section 01
Mastering Basic Angles for More Accurate Face Drawing
1. Intro
2. Key Characteristics to Note Before Drawing Faces
3. Basic Practice for Face Drawing- Drawing lines, circles, and centerlines
4. Drawing Basic Shapes- Drawing different planes of the face: box, cylinder
- Section 02
6. Drawing the Side View of the Face + Basic Hair
7. Drawing the First 3/4 View of the Face + Basic Hair- Reasons for drawing two 3/4 views of the face
8. Drawing the Second 3/4 View of the Face + Basic Hair
9. Key Points to Note About Horizontal Changes in Angle
- Section 03
11. Things to Note When Looking at the Face from Above or Below
12. Front View of the Face from Below
13. First 3/4 View of the Face from Below
- Section 04
15. Drawing the Eyes, Nose, and Mouth from Below
16. Front View of the Face from Above
17. First 3/4 View of the Face from Above
18. Second 3/4 View of the Face from Above
19. Drawing the Eyes, Nose, and Mouth from Above