Friday, 1 April 2016

Tips For Drawing Better Human Figures In Pencil

By Deborah Brooks


One of the more impressive ways to convey just how beautiful the intricacies of one's mind is, is through the free creation of art. Each person has a style that is uniquely theirs but those who take honing their abilities seriously may consider in depth study of various techniques. When attempting to draw human figures in pencil, these general guidelines can help a lot.

Each tiny detail like the shape of a head, style of neck, shoulder position, torso size and limb proportion are all very critical factors to making a recognizable humanoid form. For one who is not trained, getting these aspects to come together correctly can be challenging as the body is a highly complex design. Learning the tips and dedicating time to practicing them, can push one's progress and quality of sketching skills much further.

Getting an instructional book on drawing anatomical forms may be a good idea before one starts practicing on paper. By first learning to see the different sections of the body as geometric shapes, it can be helpful in gaining some understanding of the basic design. This can be especially beneficial to beginners with no practical experience.

The next step is decide whether the form will be placed into a full composition, or a partial one. This will determine how much positive space will be used and in which direction the sketch will be positioned. Choosing a posture for the figure is also very much important as a standing body will be best set in a portrait orientation, while a prone subject would fit better in landscape mode.

The absence of correct proportions can make artwork based upon realistic forms can take away from the overall appeal. To minimize this risk, one can gain a deeper understanding of proper anatomy by studying the curves, bends and ratios that make up such a complex design. Other ways to better avoid getting things disproportionate include following a guidebook or using a tabletop artist's mannequin.

When drawing female or male forms, symmetry is a very important aspect. Ideally, a body is virtually identical on both the left and right sides, giving it a pleasing shape and better balance and size. At the point when one begins adding details, one should remember that generally speaking, men are more angular with wider shoulders and chests and bulky calves and thighs, while women appear more softly curvaceous.

Shading is a key technique in the field of sketching. It does not matter if one chooses to use a wooden mannequin or a live model as their reference, they should be very aware of how their source of lighting affects the subject. Areas that are raised and directly in the line of illumination will be highlighted, while the recessed areas and those in the back will be featured in shadows.

Following these general guidelines may help an artist to be better at creating both male and female subjects. Putting the effort into studying and practicing the techniques will yield noticeable improvement in skill and ability over time. One can find so much joy in having the freedom to use art as a means of expression.




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