How to Draw
Figure Outlines
In
this lesson I want to talk more about the figure outline. Earlier we discussed
how to sketch out the human head, now lets make a body to go with it!
It’s
the same idea as the head but with different shapes. Cross lines will help keep
everything lined up. Now, this is where I put the disclaimer. If you really
want to understand the figure outline, you first have to understand the human
body. I’m not saying take an anatomy class, but it would help! (Maybe, find a
book on the human body and use it as reference. Draw images from it to help you
understand the human form in more depth).
This example shows the basic
structure of how I put together a body. I’m leaving out muscle structure and
only focusing on the shapes I have come to use over the years of my practice. I
do know there are many different ways to put together a nice figure structure so feel free to use any method that is most comfortable for you. Remember, practice makes you better so
practice everyday! Once you understand the “stick figure” method, I’m sure you
will be more confident to try different posses.
I would encourage you to go
somewhere public to practice sketching people in the real world. A park, bus stops or even at your job
(only when you have down time, that is). Practice anywhere and everywhere you
can, anytime you can. Also, the
example is here to help you as well. Draw it over and over until you can do it
without looking at it. Then, take what you have learned and apply it to the
everyday person. The more you draw and sketch from real life, the easier it
will become to draw from your own thoughts and ideas. Good luck and Draw On!!
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