anatomy study (davi style)

[MisterE]

Awhile back I remember a post from davi saying that rather than coping poses from anatomy books directly to learn anatomy, it would be better to use a photo reference pose and draw the anatomy over it based on that pose. (or something to that extent).

Anyway that idea stuck with me and I decided to give it a try. The original pose on the left was sight referenced from the "Illustrators Figure Reference Manual". I also used anatomy books for reference as I was blocking in the muscle structure. I plan on doing more of these type of studies because I think this is a great way to understand muscle structure and how it relates to things like weight, motion and gravity.

The drawings of the arms are direct studies I did a while ago from "Artistic Anatomy".

http://www.waltzpowell.com/jaypowell/2dart/lifedrawing/anatomy_01.jpg

J

[mtw]

Cool idea. Looks like you did a good job. I've been thinking about doing something like that also, but first I need to learn all the muscles.

[I.was.ink]

A very good job. I know I should do this, but it kinda scares me. :rolleyes:

[nor]

Do it anyway. Good idea!

[Treb]

Keep in mind to still watch your proportions, though. The head is kind of big. Also... one way to really test your knowledge is to go to a museum, find a sculpture or statue of a figure, and do studies from multiple angles.