Sketch of Skull

So far in this class we have done a lot of research in relation to the body. We started with simple sketches concentrating on the axis lines of the body. This was a very important lesion for me because before I always concentrated on the out side edge of a figure. We then continued on with learning the bend of the skeletal system, the spinal column, the rib cage, and the hips. For several class periods we concentrated on drawing and understanding who these main points on the body work together.
While we have been working on all of these figure drawings we have also been building the muscle system on our manikins. Building the muscles that make up the 'bulk" of the body has probably been the most effective learning device so far. When i work on building the muscles I concentrate on where the muscles connect and the function of them. Relating this muscle work to human figure drawing has been very effective.
Now when i look at the human figure i see whats on the inside that makes up this form. I concentrate on capturing the accurate shape by focusing on the curve of the spinal column, the direction of the rips and hips, and most of all the shadows the curves throw on the body itself.
This class has been extremely rewarding thus far. I never thought i would be able to capture an accurate representation of the body, but with these steps we have gone through, it makes it a lot easier to see.
Throughout the remainder of this class (the next five-six weeks) I hope to finishs building the muscles on our manikins as well as be able to complete some longer pose drawings. It is very rewarding to have a drawing that you are proud of.