Alpha Flag: Diver Down

Der-shing has a lot of good tutorials that provide a lot of insights into how to tackle simplifying the really super complicated practice of studying anatomy. Definitely recommended: http://shingworks.deviantart.com/gallery/53430455/Tutorials

But I know Renee and I cut our teeth on lots and lots of life drawing (drawing people--be it a professional model in an academic setting, some friends who you can con into posing for you, or if you’re bold, random people out in the world while at a coffee shop or such). I know, I know, it counts as practice, but life drawing specifically helps you to start seeing the ways that all of the forms that make up the body actually work and connect.

Some of my favorite artists (like Hirohiko Araki, of Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure fame) aren’t even all that great at anatomy, but they know a heck of a lot about the silhouette of a figure (http://storyboardsecrets.com/blog/tutorial-silhouettes-and-drawing-clarity/) and effective posing and character action. Working on these skills as you work on your anatomy will greatly improve your drawings. They’re actually quite simple concepts to start incorporating into your current work. But as with everything else, it just takes a lifetime of learning to incorporate them more efficiently and effectively.

Hi there, the reason you didn’t have my username is because I had to verify my ancient account for some reason. Anyway here are the backgrounds again: