What’s up, Steemit?
I’ve received messages where you asked me to give some tips on drawing people and how to keep proportions. The shape of this girl turned out to be a bit exaggerated, but I will share some tricks that work regardless of all that.
As usual, I used a pen. I cannot erase it, so you will see every line, both right and wrong, and it will possibly help you understand better.
Let’s move to the process. I started with axes and determined an approximate body shape.
It is really easy if you divide the body into seven equal parts. Each part has the size of the head. Look here:
Of course, all people are different, they have different body, but you can use this trick for an average body and adjust it the way you wish.
Now when we see the approximate proportions, let’s make them more distinct. Now you see better where each “head” ends. The second head ends somewhere at the level of nipples, the third head – near the bellybutton, the fourth head – below the hips, the fifth head – knees, the sixth – the middle of the lower leg, and you will need a bit more than seven heads, maybe seven and a half.
Next step is to draw her clothes and face. I start with thin pale lines:
And then make them distinct:
After that, when you are ready with the proportions, you are free to use your creativity and skills. Use watercolor, pencils, pens or anything else. You go your way, I go mine. I will finish it with the same pen. I will add some shades and done.
I hope you like it and I hope it helped at least a little:)
Thank you for your attention!
Sincerely yours,
Anton