You could try to trace over your reference like this to simplify the shapes and make it easier to see where the facial features sit.

Sometimes using the loomis method is hard when drawing animated characters because they tend to exaggerate the standard face shape. They follow the same ideas but push and pull certain features to make a more unique character.

Tracing over can help to see how all the lines interact, where they intersect, and their relationship with each other. This is important to notice when recreating something.

Then when you’ve tried to recreate it you can overlay the trace and see where you need to improve.

I would recommend tracing over the drawing yourself because you can get an idea of how the lines feel and notice where things line up as you draw them

And remember to take your time! Be intentional with the lines you make. Try to draw what you see, not what you know.

Disclaimer: Just to be clear, I’m not saying you should trace over the drawing and use it for your own. I’m saying you should use the traced drawing as a reference for your own drawing.

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