: Because he teaches at the Concept Design Academy , the lessons are highly geared toward professional skills needed for animation, video games, and illustration.

Art communities on TikTok, YouTube, and Reddit are constantly looking for techniques that deliver immediate results for digital painting and character design. The Kevin Chen method is trending heavily for several reasons:

Because it relies on 3D geometry rather than copying a reference photo, it allows you to easily draw characters from extreme angles (like dramatic low angles or bird's-eye views).

The face is divided into three equal sections: Hairline to Brow, Brow to Nose, Nose to Chin.

Another artist, known as "JinxyDraws" on Twitter (X), posted a viral thread stating: "Forget the Loomis head. The Kevin Chen method is HOT. I drew 50 heads today and none of them looked copy-pasted. They all had different attitudes."

Traditional methods often teach the head in a neutral, front-facing, or three-quarter view. Chen’s method is built for . He teaches you how to "feel" the heat of the form—meaning the tension where planes turn away from the viewer. This creates drawings that feel alive, not mannequin-like.

I interviewed several professional illustrators on Discord who have switched to the . The consensus is overwhelming.

The structural approach provides a strong foundation, allowing artists to simplify or "stylize" the face without losing the sense of 3D volume.

This method is primarily taught through Concept Design Academy , where Chen offers courses like and "Analytical Figure Drawing" for aspiring character designers. Head and Hands Drawing with Kevin Chen (Online Course)

I can provide targeted exercises or custom structural breakdowns based on your focus.