Keeping the shoulders in mind: Pushed back is more defiant and manly. A shoulder close to the face is coy and feminine.
- Width and Length- Ideally there should be 1 eye length between the eyes and 1/2 of an eye length on either side of the eyes. You should also measure from the top of the skull to the chin to give you the correctly sized face structure.
- Eyes to Nose- The triangle created from the outside corner of the eyes to the end of the nose varies significantly from person to person so pay special attention to this proportion when trying to capture a likeness.
- Eyes to Chin- This will create a space between the nose and the chin where the mouth will sit. Getting this space proportionally correct will is vital.