What to draw and how to draw it Pl.54
1913
Long before CGI, aspiring artists used simple geometry to master emotion, as shown in this 1913 guide by Edwin George Lutz. By starting with a circle and a crosshair, Lutz maps out everything from a joyous, squinting laugh to a look of sheer panic, proving that great expressions start with basic shapes. This isn't just a humble doodle sheet; it's a foundational text for the animation industry. Walt Disney reportedly kept Lutz’s books on his desk, using these very techniques to bring early cartoons to life, making this page a great-grandfather to Mickey Mouse.
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