Figure Drawing

Learning how to draw the human figure

Proportion: The size and relationship to its whole part

o A persons proportions are measured by the size of

his/her head, so the "head's length" is the unit of

measurement in drawing the human figure.

o The average height is 7 1/2 heads

but this may vary depending on

race, sex, and age.

Basic measurements

o Adult & Teen 7 to 8 heads tall

o Child 6 to 6 1/2 heads tall

o Baby 3 to 3 1/2 heads tall

In fashion, artists use 9 to 10 heads tall.

Measurements by Age/Gender

FASHION CROQUIS

There are several helpful methods for the process of figure

drawing. Each method breaks down the figure into easy stages

building the figure one piece at a time.

Four techniques or methods:

1. Head/Module Measurement

2. Wire Frame

3. Shapes Construction

4. Form/Manikin Construction

1. Head or Module Measurement

2. Wire Frame

3. Shapes Construction

4. Form/Manikin Construction

Checks and Balances

Draw what you see not what you think

something looks like.

Get the proportions right.

Break down your subject into sections.

Check relationships: how much bigger,

longer or shorter one part is to another.

Notice where the angles, curves and

straight lines are.

Figures at various levels

http://www.google.com/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&docid=uB8D7IdWuBqFvM&tbnid=5vPEdhPNz5H_2M:&ved=0CAYQjRw&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pencilsketchportraits.co.uk%2Fcelebrity-drawings&ei=Pz8mU6iFN9LaoATG3IC4Bg&bvm=bv.62922401,d.cGU&psig=AFQjCNFK07KlHp6QgkrgOJFgLyWDy0-43g&ust=1395101805248753

Gestural Drawing

http://www.google.com/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&docid=gSNLZgfuI6DvCM&tbnid=lQz0r-3Ch84KrM:&ved=0CAYQjRw&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jaimetreadwell.com%2Fpafa-drawing-figure.htm&ei=Bj4mU5upBMOIogSWn4GoAw&bvm=bv.62922401,d.cGU&psig=AFQjCNEOQ4xxtMf8yabbI_6fmfF9uDpsMg&ust=1395101411501695

Gestural Drawing

http://www.google.com/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&docid=TtRDcp6efSHvGM&tbnid=kl3XOQQg30efAM:&ved=0CAYQjRw&url=http%3A%2F%2F2d.cgmasteracademy.com%2Fhow-it-works.html&ei=OT4mU9mAOtLaoATG3IC4Bg&bvm=bv.62922401,d.cGU&psig=AFQjCNEOQ4xxtMf8yabbI_6fmfF9uDpsMg&ust=1395101411501695http://www.google.com/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&docid=rjjN691lnDQjgM&tbnid=Yun1KKX9-FXLaM:&ved=0CAYQjRw&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dustinperkins.com%2Fashcan%2Fcategory%2Ffigure-drawing%2F&ei=sT4mU7T4L5fhoATxkIDoBA&bvm=bv.62922401,d.cGU&psig=AFQjCNEOQ4xxtMf8yabbI_6fmfF9uDpsMg&ust=1395101411501695