I have always loved how Hiromu Arakawa has illustrated heads and faces. She adds this drama to her faces which is just awesome!

1. Dramatic Head angles

2. Dramatic mouths

I’m a little timid when it comes to mouths. I am heavily influenced  by anime, but one trait I haven’ figured out yet is how to make a mouth dramatic while still making it look… well,  good. I’m always afraid of making my characters look cheesy. It’s just a block I need to get over. Whew! Tanya, be brave!

Here’s some examples by Hiromu Arakawa, taken from Fullmetal Alchemist and Hero Tales. She has really figured out the art of using big dramatic mouths not just for humor, but for dramatic and serious situations as well. PS: You can probably tell that I love Hughes’ face. I just…like to look at that giant frown of his, haha.

3.  Manly Faces

I…. just adore the ultra manly faces that Arakawa draws. They are just… so satisfying to look at. Like, I just love them and am so jealous of how easily it seems that she draws them. I could go on about it forever, but… enough said.

Thanks for reading part 3!