Figure drawing - Why we are studying figure drawing

Here we have 5 figure postures that I aquired from a CD-ROM of postures (over 600!). Comic book artists need reference in order to increase their vocabulary of drawing the human figure.

Today's assignment: In your notebooks or on loose paper, I'd like you all to attempt to draw these figures. When you are finished, pare up with a fellow student and do a 6th drawing from life where you will draw the other person.

You will have the class (2:45-4:00) to do 6 figure drawings. Organize your time correctly. You have 1 hour and 15 minutes. That equals roughly 10 minutes per figure drawing.

We will take some time to observe each other's work at the end of class.







STUDENT WORK!


Xian has been paying attention and has produced a great story about the events that occur at school. Her character is an iconic "bean"

First off, let's observe some great student work that has been produced in class. Pai Ka has produced a clear, consise story about the perfect day at disney land. She is utilizing iconic language in the character's faces, perspective drawings on the rollercoasters and the story is clear to read. This is a triumph of what has been taught in class. She has been paying attention and is applying principles to drawing.


Christopher's "COOKIES" comic is sequenced PERFECTLY. HE also understands story structure and iconic language. Great stuff - great expressions! Great use of the panels. A+