Monday, April 4, 2016

Guidelines To Create 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.

As long as there has been art, the figure of man has always been featured prominently. Due to the complexity of the design, sketching humans in the proper proportions may present a bit of a challenge. Artistically, the ideal body is considered symmetrical and the torso and limb bones are basically the same length, though the norms are generic since many things such as ethnic background, genetic factors, gender and age can influence their ratios.

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.

To sketch a human figure, it is advisable to consider employing a small artist's mannequin as it is articulated for posing. It can help make a better outline using geometric shapes, such as using an inverted oval shape for the head, a rectangular torso, and ellipsis for all limbs. The model also shows various important factors like joint placement and how one portion connects to the other.

Gender can be a very important factor in the figurative art form. A detailed study of the human anatomy will show that physique of men is generally quite different than that of women. Some of the more noticeable variations appear in the areas of the breasts, waist and buttocks, as a woman tends to more curvaceous than a man and have softer features.

When adding the details to one's sketch, features such as the muscles in the biceps, triceps, forearms, abdomen, chest, thighs and calves are going to differ depending on the subject's gender. Keep in mind that the definition on a woman tends to be less pronounced than it is on a man, giving her a more feminine and gentler appeal. When shading in to create detailing, consider the light source and how some areas are less illuminated and shadowed.

The anatomy of humans is inherently expressive and artful. This beauty is not only evident in the construction of a body, but also in the differences of the details of women and men where definition, tone and shape are concerned. Keeping a few general fundamental guidelines in mind can allow one to continually hone their skills and improve their artistic abilities.




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