# Head Study

> Education

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1623609206](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1623609206)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1623609206`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Stephen Bauman Artwork
- **Category:** Education
- **Rating:** 4.80 / 5 (34 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.6
- **Last updated:** 2026-04-07
- **First published:** 2023-03-22
- **Size:** 342 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-25
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/head-study/id1623609206)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.stephenbaumanartwork.com/terms-conditions](https://www.stephenbaumanartwork.com/terms-conditions)

## Description

Artists have always needed a quick and easy reference to help them understand the anatomy & forms of their portrait models. The Head Study App, is that resource.

These portrait models were created to make the study of portraiture easier, but also to enhance your knowledge of the human form. The appearance of the face can be understood best by studying what is underneath the surface. The simplified planar head and the skull in this app are made with the same proportion to make this comparison as clear as possible.

FEATURES:
+ Simplified “planes of the head” model
+ Anatomically correct male skull model
+ Tumble and zoom the 3D model from 360 degrees
+ Adjust the position & strength of multiple lighting situations
+ Switch between simplified planes, skull, and muscular views
+ Toggle an informational overlay indicating, key structural features, or anatomical insights
+ Adjustable background value

This app was developed to go along with the lessons on my Patreon page. If you have interest in learning to draw and paint portraits better you can find all of my lessons at: patreon.com/StephenBaumanArtwork

Any questions? Contact us at: stephenbaumanartwork@gmail.com

## Rankings

- #199,603 — Overall

## Review summary

Users widely praise Head Study as a comprehensive, easy-to-use portrait reference with multiple views (skull, muscles, planes) and flexible lighting. The interface is described as simple and elegant, and many call it an indispensable tool for learning portraiture. Several reviewers also highlight good value for money and a hassle-free one-time purchase without account signups. The main recurring drawback across reviews is the lack of support for importing or loading user-created models/meshes, with fans hoping OBJ/glTF compatibility. Overall, the app is a powerful study aid that would be even more versatile with model-import capabilities.

### Pros

- Comprehensive portrait/reference tool with multiple views (skull, mannequin, muscles) and planes, plus adjustable lighting.
- Simple, elegant interface that is easy to navigate.
- Indispensable tool for learning portraiture; widely praised as vital.
- Good value for money and a hassle-free one-time purchase (no account signups).

### Cons

- Inability to load or import user-created models/meshes (desire for OBJ/glTF compatibility).

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