The Many Facets of Drawing Disgust Expressions!

Drawing disgust expressions rely heavily on what we know about angry faces and sad faces. You can think of it as a derivative or a combination of both of these types of expressions.

To be more specific, the top half of the face takes a lot from the angry side while the bottom half takes a lot from the sad expressions.

Knowing this, you can get a pretty good idea on how to proceed with drawing disgust expressions on your characters. Use your digital tools to follow along. If you already have covered the previous expressions already, you can use it as a guideline to help you out.

Otherwise, start up a new digital canvas and let's begin!

1. Front view

The best way is to start off looking at drawing disgust expressions is from the front. Here, you can see exactly what makes this expression and how to distinguish it from expressions of anger.

Just like the angry faces, your focus is the 'V' shaped eyebrows. Paint or draw it accordingly in your digital art program. As a reminder, it would be wise to put in wrinkles at the center as well as a horizontal wrinkle near the nose bridge.

The mouth is the second half of this expression that changes from angry expressions. In this step, you want to push the chin upwards to get that rainbow arch.

Make sure the cheeks will stretch vertically towards the chin.

2. Partial side view

Drawing disgust expressions from the partial side view still relies on what you have learned on the frontal view. A lot of it will be the same only with a few variations.

Work on the eyebrows as much as you can and make sure it follows the curvature into the nose. Concentrate on the indentation found near the bridge of the nose and the compressed skin in that area.

On the mouth, even though it is a rainbow curve, keep in mind to distort it a little. It will not be a perfect curve as it needs to follow the curvature leading to a perfect side profile.

Focus on the chin muscles as it pushes the lips upwards. As well, keep in mind to portray the protrusion of the chin inwards into the face. Though it may be difficult since it is subtle, but it is necessary.

3. Profile view

If you have done the lesson on the angry face, it will be exactly the same. Otherwise, focus on creating half of the 'V' shaped eyebrows. Direct your attention to the inward muscles, around the nose bridge, controlling the compression of the eyebrows.

You're almost done drawing disgust expressions in this view. Keep in mind to focus on the lower part of the face. Use what you have learned drawing sad faces as it is almost identical. The difference is that the mouth will remain closed.

As a reminder, keep the chin pointing upwards and inwards into the face to allow the lips to be pushed up.

4. Variations on drawing disgust expressions

There are many different degrees of disgust. What is interesting about these variations is that you can step away from following the angry facial expressions. That is, it is possible to relax the eyebrows to show a different level of disgust.

On one end, we have mild disgust or disdain. This is characterized by a relaxed upper portion of the face. It is almost a neutral position. You can even add in some body language to create a sense of mockery.

On the other end, we have disappointment and a slight hint of embarrassment. This can be done just by closing the eyes. Once again, the eyebrows are relaxed. You can even have the position of the character looking away from the source to emphasis his or her disapproval.

Either way, in most of these variations, the mouth will retain the same negative rainbow arch.

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