#nicomisc

how the helly we draw anthro legs

i’m struggling so bad because of art block 😦🔫

YO! I'm glad you asked! (sorry for the late response)

I'm not the best at tutorials, but here's a little visual on how I go about this! Anthro (digitigrade) legs are defined primarily by their prominent curve of the upper leg and angled features. Animals with these legs walk on their toes rather than keeping their foot flat on the ground (pantigrade). I won't get too technical other than that, but those are important things to note!

Simple shapes are an absolutely vital part of the drawing process as a whole, so why not use them for drawing digi legs too? I typically start with the thigh, then the ankle, and keep going down. Remember to keep the knees bent and the heels off the ground!

Keep in mind that I typically draw in a cartoony style, so this isn't the most realistic thing, but it's basic and works for starters!

(I don't have a specific tutorial on unguligrades, AKA deer legs, so i personally just add an extra curve by the foot and wing it. Everything i do is completely rawdogged LMAO😭)