#bridgman

Today I took a little trip to rest, and finally picked up Bridgman’s book on the plane — for the countless time.

Honestly, I can't even remember how many times I've opened it, but this time I decided to actually try to pull some real meaning out of it.

Whether I succeeded is still an open question. I still can’t shake the feeling that I’m just mindlessly copying the drawings instead of really using the knowledge the way real artists do.

See me with them hands ✋👌🤙

Bridgman figure drawings are simplified, but also incredibly complex, and trying to understand how he approaches anatomy can be frustrating for artists. My old teacher, Jeff Watts, recently authored a book where he breaks down Bridgman’s work in a way that’s accessible for students. In this video you’ll get a sneak preview of the book: Watts on Bridgman with some of Jeff’s Drawings and a demo of his techniques from the Bridgman book and course.