| Now that you've got the forms down, you use these as guides for the
true drawing. Where the ovals connect under the skin, you don't follow
the curve. For example, on the upper oval for the thigh. You just trace
along the outside edges, allowing a nice wide area to meet the body. You
can even curve the lines out to give an even stronger feeling of connection.
I've used the shoulder oval as a guide for some detail lines as well. That
oval isn't separate from the meat of the ribs and neck, but it bulges out,
so the two dark lines along the shoulder help emphasise the muscle. They'll
also provide a guide for shading later on. |
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