Lessons Articles and lessons, in the Beginner section of Drawspace focus on the very basics of drawing and are designed for both absolute beginners with no drawing experience whatsoever, and artists wishing to review or expand their current skills. Sections A to G articles and lessons focus on fundamental but very important technical skills and information. Sections H and I offer a selection of fun drawing subjects, including people, animals, and cartoons. Each lesson draws on several of the basic drawing skills introduced throughout sections A to G. As with learning anything new, you simply have to do some necessary, but less-desirable stuff, in order to develop strong skills. But, with fun illustrations and super simple exercises, I've attempted to make even mundane topics as interesting as possible. Consider using one of the following approaches to Beginner lessons: Plan B: Just jump on in and have fun!
Beka Pkhakadze on the Behance Network Figure drawing: Basic Pose and Construction 1. Introduction This method is to help you draw the human form. It is by no means the best way or even a fast way. Classical animation (most notably Disney) uses a similar way of setting up their characters. Using this method will help you form your thoughts on the human body posing on paper rather than in your mind. 2. Basic anatomy Stickfigures Wait, don't go away yet! Let's take a look at stickfigures. Lesson Try to draw these standing stickfigures and see if you master their proportions. Body language Stickfigures, again Now that you know how important it is to master proportions through simple stick figures, we go to the next use of stickfigures: 'the pose'. Stickfigures in action Here are a few examples how you can use a stickfigure to determine a pose. Lesson Try drawing stickfigures in action. Balance When you set up a pose, you will need to take into account its center of gravity. red circle = centre of gravityred arrow = direction of gravitygreen arrow = resting point 3. 4.