Facial Expressions

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Here’s a site for some reference on facial expressions. It’s pretty helpful just to get an idea of where wrinkles go on a character and to get to know the areas of the face along with the proper name.

http://www.artnatomia.net/uk/artnatomyProgram.html

Here are some other books that I definitely recommend getting for really good facial expression.
This one is just filled with hundreds of different expression’s of people from different age groups and races.
“Facial Expressions: A Visual Reference for Artists” by Mark Simon

While this book going into the anatomy of the face, basically a deeper understanding of why and how the face the way it does.
“The Artist’s Complete Guide to Facial Expression” by Gary Faigin
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0823004325/ref=s9_simz_gw_s0_p14_i2?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=center-2&pf_rd_r=16115YFKWSD8HG721W37&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=470938631&pf_rd_i=507846

Though the books I have linked are great for facial reference, the best reference you can get is simply by looking in the mirror and analyzing what moves, stretches, wrinkles, and relaxes.

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OOOH!! I have all the facial muscles memorized because I’m nerdy like that, but this is a spectacular resource! Thanks for sharing! I’m sure I’ll double check my memory on this site quite often in the future.

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I’ve been looking for that link ever since I lot my Favorites, Thanks!
The Facial Expressions book is pretty good too!

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Great links, thanks.

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Thank you for these invaluable ressources.

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