Using a grid can help us draw a figure. We can use “heads” as a measurement for height. The average height of an adult is 8 heads. Generally,the elbows and belly button are 3 heads down, and the hands and midthigh area are 5 heads down.
Using a grid can help us draw a figure. We can use “heads” as a measurement for height. The average height of an adult is 8 heads. Generally,the elbows and belly button are 3 heads down, and the hands and midthigh area are 5 heads down.
The human body has more than 200 bones and 650 muscles, but we’ll focus on those most important for showing form and movement. We’ll start with a stick figure and give it straight arms and legs. Let’s make the torso an upside down trapezoid and the hips a right side up trapezoid.
Mark off the width and height of the Hydra. Draw several ovals that will help to define the places for its heads and body. Draw lines, which will act as the centers of its heads.
Mark off the width and height of the picture. Add guidelines for the Grim Reaper’s body. Draw his head, skull, scythe and pedestal.
Mark off the width and height of the picture. Draw an oval for the head of the scarecrow. Add guidelines for its body.
Mark off the width and height of the Christmas elf. Define the general shape of his head. Draw a line, which will act as the center of his body.
Mark off the width and height of the picture. Draw an oval for the head and two intersecting ovals for the body of the unicorn.
Mark off the width and height of the mermaid. Draw two ovals that will help to define the places for her head and body. Draw a line, which will act as the center of her body and head. Define the places for her shoulders, waist and hips.
Mark off the width and height of the Chinese black dragon. Draw the shape of its head. Add a guideline for its body.
Mark off the width and height of the picture. Add guidelines for the main proportions
of the figure and draw a center line through the middle of the alien’s head. Draw the head.