Okay, here’s my take on sharing my “person posing” practice, blog-style!
Alright folks, so today I’m gonna walk you through my recent deep dive into – get this – person posing. Sounds kinda fancy, right? Well, it started pretty basic, trust me.
The Beginning: Stick Figures Gone Wild
First off, I grabbed a bunch of reference photos. I mean, a ton. Magazines, online, even just screenshots from movies. Anything with people in interesting positions. Then I started sketching. And I’m talking, like, really rough sketches. Think stick figures, but with a little more… attitude. I focused on the line of action – that curve through the body that shows the pose’s energy. Squiggly lines everywhere!
Adding Meat to the Bones (Literally and Figuratively)
Next, I tried to give those stick figures some volume. I blocked out the main shapes – chest, hips, shoulders. It looked kinda like a bunch of sausages glued together, but hey, it was progress! I paid attention to how the limbs connected and the angles they formed. This is where I started noticing how much the spine influences everything.
Struggles and Discoveries
Oh man, the hands! Hands were a nightmare. I spent ages staring at my own hand, trying to figure out how the bones and muscles worked together. Turns out, there are a gazillion tutorials online about drawing hands. Who knew? I also struggled with foreshortening – when a limb points towards you and looks shorter. That one took a lot of erasing and redrawing.
The Lightbulb Moment: Observation is Key
- Looking at real people. Seriously, just people-watching.
- Using a mirror. Posing myself and sketching what I saw. Awkward, but helpful.
- Breaking down complex poses into simpler shapes.
From Sausage People to… Something Resembling Humans
After weeks of this, I started to see improvement. My figures looked less stiff, more natural. I was able to capture a sense of movement and emotion. I even started experimenting with different perspectives and camera angles.
Final Thoughts
This whole “person posing” thing is way more challenging than I thought, but also super rewarding. It’s all about observation, practice, and not being afraid to make mistakes. I’m still learning, but I’m excited to see where this journey takes me.
So yeah, that’s my “person posing” adventure so far. Hope it was helpful! Now, if you’ll excuse me, I’m gonna go practice drawing hands. Wish me luck!
