3/29/2016

Tips For 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.

All through the history of art, one prominent feature has been the human figure. It can be difficult for many people to sketch these images in such a way as to achieve perfect proportions because man's form is considered to be among the more complex because when speaking of the ideal body, symmetry is key with both sides being balanced identically and the torso and limb bones being specific lengths in comparison to each other. These ratios can have variations based on influences like gender, age, ethnic background and genetic factors.

The positioning of the main subject is the initial thing to decide as it will affect the paper's orientation. It is also really important to remember that the positive space in a composition should be taken full advantage of. In most cases, a figure in a prone position would fit better in a landscape orientation and portrait mode s more fitting for a standing form.

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.

An articulated artist's mannequin which an be put in natural poses is recommended when learning to sketch people. It is an efficient guide tool for understanding that the body is basically a series of geometric shapes like elliptical limbs, rectangular or trapezoidal torso, and oval shaped head. These models also show the placement of major joints and the ways in which they move.

Gender is a highly important aspect in creating figure art. After conducting an in depth study of human anatomy, one will see how intricately different the forms of men are from those of women. The more prominent variations show in the buttocks, chest and waist as the feminine body tends to appear a bit softer and curvaceous than the masculine.

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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