{"id":61945,"date":"2022-03-01T18:19:11","date_gmt":"2022-03-01T18:19:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.artspainter.com\/?p=61945"},"modified":"2022-03-01T18:19:11","modified_gmt":"2022-03-01T18:19:11","slug":"learn-to-draw-the-human-figure-in-5-easy-steps","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.artspainter.com\/blog\/learn-to-draw-the-human-figure-in-5-easy-steps\/","title":{"rendered":"Learn to Draw the Human Figure in 5 Easy Steps"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"420\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/UAhMiI5lIkw?autoplay=1&#038;mute=1\"><\/iframe>1. Learn the basics of human anatomy.<\/p>\n<p>2. Learn how to draw the human figure from imagination.<\/p>\n<p>3. Learn how to draw the human figure from life.<\/p>\n<p>4. Learn how to draw the human figure from pictures and photographs.<\/p>\n<p>5. Learn how to draw the human figure in a variety of media and styles.<\/p>\n<p>Art Center: Learn to Draw the Human Figure in 5 Easy Steps<\/p>\n<p>Drawing is an art that requires patience and diligence to master. There is a good reason why most artists are self-taught, because the skill takes years of practice to attain. But this does not mean you can&#8217;t learn to draw the human figure in 5 easy steps.<\/p>\n<p>When it comes to drawing the human figure, there is no one right way to do it. However, there are several tips and tricks which will help you master the art of drawing individuals suited to your style.<\/p>\n<p>You can break your basic form down into 5 simple steps that will help you get started. Just follow these tips and you&#8217;ll be on your way to creating realistic drawings like a pro in no time! The key to drawing the human figure successfully is to notice the proportions of your subject&#8217;s body. For example, if you want to draw an individual with thick thighs, make sure they&#8217;re proportional to the rest of their body and their limbs aren&#8217;t disproportionately small compared with their torso and legs.<\/p>\n<p>Simply sketch out each line within your drawing, adding thickness and texture as you go along. This will not only help you better define the shape of your form, but also give it more depth. You can also highlight certain lines in order to emphasize parts of your subject&#8217;s form (such<\/p>\n<p>I would like to share with you a few tips on how to learn to draw the human figure. I hope that my advice can help you to improve your skills in drawing this most common and important subject.<\/p>\n<p>To be able to master the art of drawing of the human figure, one must first understand the concept of perspective. By mastering this skill, one can render a realistic image of any person from any angle.<\/p>\n<p>I&#8217;ve found that you can learn perspective through understanding the concept of vanishing points. In short, a vanishing point is where all lines in space that are parallel meet.<\/p>\n<p>There are three main vanishing points: one for horizontal lines, one for vertical lines and one for diagonal lines. All parallel lines that cross each other or extend off the paper will intersect with these three main vanishing points.<\/p>\n<p>Drawing the human figure is easy when you understand the concept of proportion and foreshortening. Proportion is how something relates to its total size based on its height or width. Foreshortening is when an object appears shorter in length because it&#8217;s farther away from the viewer&#8217;s eye, causing it to distort itself in order to appear normal.<\/p>\n<p>It is a commonly known fact that drawing is an essential skill for everyone. In life, we constantly need to communicate with others and express our thoughts on paper. It is also not surprising that many students struggle in getting the knack of mastering it.<\/p>\n<p>How do you learn to draw the human figure? Well, if you are like most people, you will simply want to get the task over with as quickly as possible. But this can be rather frustrating, especially if you want to become a great artist one day. You see, art does not come easy.<\/p>\n<p>Trying to learn how to draw the human figure can be tricky since many people just assume that they have all of the skills needed to create a masterpiece right away. However, there is an easy way to get started and this article will share 5 steps that you can use to learn how to draw the human figure easily and without frustration.<\/p>\n<p>Here are 5 of the most common problems people have when drawing the human figure.<\/p>\n<p>People tend to draw the human figure from an angle that doesn&#8217;t exist. We often draw the body from the side view or 3\/4 view, but in real life we see it from the front or back. When you are drawing a head on a body, look at the shape of the head and try to imagine what shape it would be if you were seeing it straight on. A face is not really a circle with two triangles on it, but rather like two circles overlapping each other.<\/p>\n<p>The line separating the chin and neck is usually not straight. Rather it curves down in front, then up again at the back of the neck. The shoulders do not end at a 90 degree angle with arms coming out perpendicularly; they usually slope inward as they go down.<\/p>\n<p>When shading, don&#8217;t use horizontal strokes; use vertical ones instead because this more closely resembles how shadows actually fall on a person&#8217;s body.<\/p>\n<p>Shades of gray that overlap each other create lighter areas, and shades that touch each other make darker areas.<\/p>\n<p>First, draw simple lines. As you work on your drawing, always keep in mind that the goal is to capture the essence of the human body. You should not be concerned with making &#8220;accurate&#8221; sketches; you should instead be concentrating on understanding how light and shadow shapes the human form.<\/p>\n<p>Step 1. Start with a very basic stick figure of a person. You can draw this by hand free-hand or trace it from a photograph (or use this handy template). Once you&#8217;ve got this down, try working from memory &#8212; that is, draw the figure without looking at any reference material.<\/p>\n<p>On your first attempt, don&#8217;t worry about getting every line perfect &#8212; just make sure that you can identify all the major body parts. For example: head, torso, arms, legs and fingers\/toes.<\/p>\n<p>Step 2. Add a few more details to your basic figure: Basic clothing and hair are two important things to add at this stage. It&#8217;s also useful to include some indication of facial features such as eyes, ears, nose and mouth if you&#8217;d like your sketch to look more realistic. If you&#8217;re having trouble getting these features right, no worries &#8212; we&#8217;ll cover them in future steps! It&#8217;s also a good idea to add in some indication<\/p>\n<p>Art Center is a nonprofit, 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to the advancement of contemporary visual arts through exhibitions and educational programs. Founded in 1962, Art Center is one of the largest visual arts centers in the United States. The center&#8217;s activities are made possible by the efforts of more than 700 volunteers each year, whose dedication has allowed Art Center to serve as a national model for arts education and advocacy.<\/p>\n<p>All content is copyright \u00a9 2010 The Art Center and may not be reproduced, downloaded or disseminated without written permission from the Art Center&#8217;s Office of Communications. All rights reserved.<\/p>\n<p>This blog is maintained by the Web Team at Creative Services, Art Center College of Design.<iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"420\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/laWSSkcn8Lg?autoplay=1&#038;mute=1\"><\/iframe><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"420\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/F9wnSu40VQ8?autoplay=1&#038;mute=1\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>1. Learn the basics of human anatomy. 2. Learn how to draw the human figure from imagination. 3. Learn how to draw the human figure from life. 4. Learn how to draw the human figure from pictures and photographs. 5. Learn how to draw the human figure in a variety of media and styles. 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