Figure & Gesture Drawing
I think a strong figure drawing background is the backbone to good character animation. Going to figure drawing workshops has really helped my understanding of the mechanics of the body and the way we move. I feel much more confident about my ability as an illustrator which is largely attributed to advice I was given by teachers & other artists in figure drawing classes or workshops. These are some of my most recent figure and gesture drawings.
A gesture drawing from live model. 1 minute pose. 6" x 6" Charcoal.
Ballerina from photo reference. 12" x 8.5" Pen & ink over graphite.
Ballerina from photo reference. 8" x 4" Pen & ink over graphite.
Figure drawing from live model. 20 minute pose. 24" x 18" Graphite.
Figure drawing from live model. 30 minute pose. 24" x 18" Graphite.
Anatomy of the human head from photo reference. 24" x 18" Graphite.
Figure drawing from live model. 2 hour pose (with breaks, he's not a robot.) 24" x 18" Charcoal.
Figure drawing from live model. 2 hour pose. 24" x 18' Graphite.
Figure drawing from live model. 2 hour pose. 24" x 18" Charcoal.
