In this lesson we will analyze the basic rules for drawing the figure, and consider: the proportions of the human body in front and profile, the structure of muscles and body balance.
Ideal body proportions are used to study anatomy, which is one of the important steps in the process of learning to draw the body (simplifies a very complicated subject for students). However, this does not mean that ideal proportions must be followed all the time, as they differ slightly from reality. Once you understand the basic principles, you can develop your own style - but I don't recommend getting ahead of yourself. Understanding the basics in the first place is the key to knowing how to change the proportions of the body
without distorting it.
Common tattoos on the foot
This part of the body is more in demand for tattoos among girls. However, and men put on the foot various drawings and inscriptions. Very popular are words or phrases from the Latin or Arabic alphabet. Even if they do not have a semantic meaning, they still look very stylish.
An excerpt from a favorite song in English looks beautiful on the foot or ankle. Tattoo on the foot for men, photos of which are here, can be performed in different fonts. If the inscription is made in gothic letters, it looks very stylish.
II. The proportions of the human body
The unit of measurement of the human body is the head. In Western art, men usually have 8 heads in height, and women a little less, 7.5 heads. In reality, the human structure tends to be closer to 7 heads, not to mention other types of structure, because the proportions can be very different.
Nevertheless, the 8-head model (shown) is very useful for beginners because it makes it easy to remember the main parts:
- Head;
- Nipples;
- Navel and elbows;
- The crotches and wrists;
- Fingers and hips;
- Lower part of the kneecaps;
- The lower part of the calf muscles;
- The soles of the feet.
Female Body Structure
Below are the main differences between the male and female proportional body.
- The torso consists of an oval, soft shape;
- Shoulders narrower than hips (hips are outside the pelvis);
- Elbows at waist level;
- The fingers are in the middle of the thigh;
- Legs taper inward from the hips (more pronounced taper than in men).
Male body structure.
- Elbows at waist level, but man's waist looks much lower;
- Toes at mid-thigh;
- Legs taper inward from the hips (less pronounced taper);
- Men, as a rule, are taller than women;
- The torso consists of a trapezoidal, angular shape;
- Shoulders wider than hips (hips are inside the pelvic region).
III A little reminder.
Here are some drawings
, with which you can memorize the proportions. The visualization will help you when you get to the scaling of the joints and limbs.
Knee level equals elbow level and toe level equals heel level.
From shoulder to buttocks. The shoulder is at the same level as the knee, and the toes start at buttock level.
At the heels never protrude beyond the line of the buttocks.
The palm of the hand reaches to the shoulder.
When the arm is bent, the palm size fits from the wrist to the bend of the hand.
When the arm is extended, the size of the foot fits from the wrist to the elbow.
Popular shin tattoos
Among men's drawings, the shin is the most common place on the leg for tattoos. The surface allows for extensive tattooing, but most of the time it is hidden by clothing. Moreover, even in the summer it can be hidden if you don't wear shorts.
Thematically it can be both geometric abstractions and large images of animals or people. Pictures of tattoos on the men's leg are very diverse. Consequently, the choice of picture depends only on you! Masters do not recommend doing a tattoo on the shin to thin men. This will only draw attention to the lack of muscle.
I. General points
Before drawing the human body, first, you need to make a sketch of the basic volumes. With circles and lines sketch gestures and body position. Never start detailing from the head and then gradually work your way down. It is necessary to work with the entire figure, moving from rough shape to fine detail. This will help you see the proportions of the body clearly and prevent you from making a mistake in time before you spend too much time on the details and end up not being able to change anything else.
For clarity, the three steps of body painting are shown below:
Paired tattoos.
A trend of romantically inclined natures are paired drawings. They are performed in such a way as to complement each other. If you decide to do these, choose a drawing that will look complete separately.
Half hearts on the legs or an image of wings are the most popular paired tattoos. If you can find a quote that can be broken into two parts, apply it. Preferably, both parts of the phrase should make sense.
If the feelings are not romantic, but friendly, mirror representations of the tattoo on the legs will do. These can be characters from a favorite cartoon or classic drawings.
If you are going to get married, you can exchange not only gold rings, but also tattoos. Drawing on the ring finger is a good alternative to the classic accessory.
Stylistic trends
Men choose different styles for a tattoo on the foot. The most popular are:
Biomechanics .
The style emerged in the 1980s. Apply tattoos in the style of biomechanics, using the technique of 3D. The realism of such a pattern is off the scale. Particular attention is paid to the accurate tracing of each detail, study of small elements.
Blackwork .
The choice of this style is well suited for overlapping old low-quality tattoos. Most of the leg is painted black. The tattoo is beaten with a large scale. Photos of the tattoo from various resources show that it can be a black forest. Half of the leg is drenched in black, with a neatly transitioning image of spruces or trees.
Newschool
Fans of brightly colored tattoos choose this style. The compositions may include cartoon characters. The tattoo usually includes some kind of plot. The drawing can be supplemented with an inscription with the appropriate font, which looks beautiful in the overall composition.
Ethnic trends
Men make tattoos in the form of patterns and ornaments on the legs. The drawing can be on a part or completely on the whole leg. For some, it's just a decoration that doesn't matter. Some purposely put on a pattern that is an amulet or amulet. The choice falls on a variety of Polynesian or Celtic patterns on the foot that look aesthetically pleasing.
The sketch should be chosen with all factors in mind, to suit the lifestyle of the wearer. The right color scheme and place play an important role. Properly selected and executed tattoo on the leg will emphasize the qualities of men and help self-affirmation.
Tattoo in 3D
Modern technology allows you to create really voluminous drawings on the legs. It is very important to find a good master, so do not go to the first salon.
The cost of 3D drawings is not small at all. For qualitative performance the master will ask for a price many times higher than the classic tattoo. Therefore, if they promise you this service at a low price, refuse. Most likely, you will have to forget about the quality.
Drawings of a man in clothes for children for sketching: photo
Drawings of a man's clothes for children for sketching
Drawings of a man with clothes for children for sketching
Drawings of a man a woman wearing clothes for children for drawing
Tattoos with animals
Men's leg tattoos look very advantageous with predatory animals. Of course, it is not a butterfly or kitten, but a wolf, dragon or snake. Moreover, it is these animals that are the most popular themes in salons.
As a rule, the shin is chosen for their application. This is a very good place for big tattoos.
How to draw a man dressed sideways in pencil?
In this mini lesson, we will not go into human anatomy, and we will show how with just a few strokes to create a silhouette of a man standing sideways.
Draw a large and small sagging lines, like in the picture. Focusing on them, draw the pants, arms, the outline of the head. Move on to the details, do not forget to look after the proportions. We add the hat, the book, erase the fine lines and draw the necessary clearly in pencil.
How to draw a man dressed sideways in pencil?
