Tuesday, March 29, 2016

Guidelines To Create Better Male And Female Nude Drawings

By Raymond Johnson


The reward of art is not the achieving of fame or success, but rather the quest for self satisfaction. Being an artist allows one freedom to liberate their mind, although there are few challenges involved such as understanding certain techniques. However, if an individual truly desires to learn, there are tips for making proper male and female nude drawings.

As long as there has been art, the figure of man has always been featured prominently. Due to the complexity of the design, sketching humans in the proper proportions may present a bit of a challenge. Artistically, the ideal body is considered symmetrical and the torso and limb bones are basically the same length, though the norms are generic since many things such as ethnic background, genetic factors, gender and age can influence their ratios.

The main thing to decide is how the subject will be positioned as it will influence the orientation of one's paper. A key aspect is remembering to utilize the composition's positive space to its best advantage. Typically, portrait mode is used for standing figures and landscape orientation is more appropriate for those in a prone pose.

When sketching, certain proportionate alterations can lead to an appearance of disfigurement, though it may also represent individuality. This is especially true when sketching people as the human form is designed in a very specific way. The ways in which the head, torso, shoulders, pelvis, hands, feet and limb sections fit together is indicative of humanity.

When doing the human form, it is a good idea to use an artist's mannequin as a guide as it is articulated and can be posed. This is a handy tool for understanding how to make an outline from geometric shapes, such as an oval for the head, rectangular torso and elliptical limbs. Other key factors such as joint placement and movement are also demonstrated by the model.

In the sketching of figures, gender is a highly influential factor. One will truly realize the intricate differences in the masculine and feminine physiques when conducting a thorough study in human anatomy. This is most prominent in features such as the buttocks, waist, and chest where women tend to exhibit softer curves and men are typically more angular.

When time comes to add the details such as the muscular formation in the triceps, biceps, abdomen, forearms, chest, calves and thighs will be quite different based on the gender of a subject. Even when toned, a woman's definition tends to be somewhat less pronounce than that on a man, which is where the gentle femininity comes through. Shading is also used to bring out intricacies though it is important to consider how the light source provides depth through illumination and shadow.

The human anatomy is in itself extremely artful and can be very expressive. This is perhaps most evident not only in the way the body is constructed, but also in the variations in how the figures of men and women differ in shape, tone and definition. By remembering a few basic fundamentals, one can improve their skills and become more adept at sketching people.




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