Okay, so I wanted to get better at drawing figures, and I figured, what better way to learn than by practicing with nude poses? It’s all about understanding the human form, the curves, the muscles, everything. No funny business, just straight-up art practice.
First, I gathered some references. I didn’t want anything too explicit, you know? Just simple, clean poses that showed the body’s structure. Think basic standing, sitting, maybe a little bit of action, like a gentle stretch or something.
Then, I grabbed my sketchbook and pencils. I like to start with a light 2H pencil for the initial sketch, just to get the basic shapes down. It’s all about those rough lines at first, figuring out the proportions and the overall flow of the pose.
- I started with simple shapes. You know, like, a circle for the head, an oval for the torso, cylinders for the limbs. It’s like building a stick figure, but a bit more… fleshed out.
- Next, I focused on the gesture. This is where you try to capture the energy of the pose, the way the weight is distributed, the direction of the movement. It’s more about feeling than precision at this point.
- After that, I slowly started refining the shapes, adding more detail, defining the muscles and curves. This is where that 2H pencil really comes in handy, because you can erase and adjust without making a mess.
- Once I was happy with the basic structure, I switched to a darker pencil (like a 2B or 4B) to add shading and depth. This is where the figure really starts to come alive, you know? You start to see the light and shadow play across the body.
It was a slow process, lots of erasing and redrawing. I spent a good hour or two on each pose, really trying to understand how everything connected. And honestly, it was pretty challenging! Getting the proportions right, making the pose look natural, it’s not easy.
I kept practicing different poses each day. Some turned out okay, some were total disasters. But that’s the point, right? You learn from your mistakes. I analyzed what when wrong. Maybe the arms is too short, or the angle is weird. Then I try again the next day.
The Result
But I definitely improved over time. My lines got smoother, my understanding of anatomy got better, and I started to feel more confident in my ability to draw the human form. It’s still a work in progress, but I’m happy with the progress I’ve made. It’s all about putting in the time and effort, you know?
