John Asaro's Planes of the Head high-res photos

Swizzle · Sep 2010

I found this at a thrift store a while ago and thought it'd be something people might be interested in having some nice, high-res photos of for reference. It's a really good tool for understanding the basic shapes of the head if you're just getting into character modeling or character design.

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The zip file contains 22 high-res images from various angles.

Here are some samples:

Calabi · Sep 2010

Very handy, much better than the rubbish photobucket ones I've got.

Thanks Swizzle.

Snader · Sep 2010

I want that thing, as a real thing made out of rock. It's not just a nice study tool, it's an artpiece.

Actually I've been looking for one for a while, but all I can find is the plastic molded one you have.

Swizzle · Sep 2010

Actually, mine's made out of ceramic.

JohnnyRaptor · Sep 2010

badass, thanks for sharing!

dansher · Sep 2010

i love you swizzle thanks heaps!

Avanthera · Sep 2010

Nice, thanks Swizzle!

butt_sahib · Sep 2010

r_fletch_r · Sep 2010

Someone needs to model this and upload it to shapeways so people can order prints. I was thinking of finding a good anatomically correct human mesh and getting it printed.

Snader · Sep 2010

Well, there is a website that sells 13 inch plastic casts, if you're just looking to use it as reference. I believe the site is maintained by Asaro's granddaughter or something.
98 bucks for the head and a booklet, a bit pricy, but I don't think a 3D print will be cheaper. Plus this way you support the artist, or by proxy at least.

Oh forgot to say this the first time round, thanks for the pix, swiz.