Anatomy Study
Studying is important. I don't care who you are or how famous or skilled of an artist you are, studying will always be a part of your daily regiment.
I just thought I would share a study I just completed right now before bed. I had some fun doing it and I feel like it really helped to relax me before bed. Here are the steps I took all the way to completion.
Base Sketch
Block in basic shapes
The final sketch
My goal with this was to see if I could express the pose quickly and with economic and strategic marks. I feel pretty good about it actually. Thanks for checking out my art!
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I thought I commented on this yesterday but I guess not. You do such a great job with these poses. Are you referencing off a book or just images online? I need to practice sketching muscles.
Thank you! I'm just referencing photos online in google, pinterest, and other sources. This is also a fantastic tool here:
https://line-of-action.com/
However, nothing beats studying from life. There is a local art studio in the town I live in and they offer a figure drawing class once a week on Tuesdays. I try to go when I can (it's been a while because I've been so busy). I would look to see if there is a meet-up group that does live figure drawing sessions in your area as that is often the best way to learn. Our eyes a millions times better at perceiving form, color, and value than a camera.
I'll check out that link.
They host a bunch of Dr. Sketchy's events here. I've been trying to remind myself to sketch people hanging out at the coffee shop for practice before the event. I get really nervous when I know that each pose is timed.
The two books I mention in @maryshakova's comment below are fantastic books I would recommend as well. Same with Eliot Goldfinger's "Human Anatomy for Artists" book if you can get that one too.
Putting it in my wish list of books. 😊
very good results, I really like it
where do you learn to do it ? :)
Thank you for the kind words. I learned through practice. I have been practicing every day for a few years now. I also purchased some books on figure drawing. The two I absolutely recommend are:
"Figure Drawing: Design and Invention" by Michael Hampton.
https://www.amazon.com/Figure-Drawing-Invention-Michael-Hampton/dp/0615272819
"Figure Drawing For All It's Worth" by Andrew Loomis
https://www.amazon.com/Figure-Drawing-All-Its-Worth/dp/0857680986/ref=pd_lpo_sbs_14_img_1?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=3VD1FSM2EA5XS5ZAHFSH
Anyone can learn to draw or paint with practice!
thank you for giving me good advice from you
I will try it
true as you say, all we can do with effort and learning
No problem.