How to draw the head from a rear three-quarter view: 135° reference

Drawing this angle

At 135 degrees, the back and side of the skull carry most of the pose. Begin with the largest rounded mass, then locate the near ear on its side. Check how much cheek or jaw remains beyond the ear before adding it. The face is largely hidden, and a large invented nose or eye will pull the drawing toward a profile view.

Compare the distance from the ear to the rear contour with the distance down to the jaw. Watch how the neck enters beneath the skull: the two sides usually meet the head at different visible places in this turned view. Use the line drawing to follow the outer shape without interruption. In the tonal drawing, separate a surface turn from a cast shadow before making either one a hard edge. For practice, place the ear and neck on an otherwise blank head mass, then check the angle against the neighboring 112.5 and 157.5 degree views.

Step by step: Three-quarter back: the angle every reference skips, one of the head guides in order.