The beauty of the human body has attracted sculptors and artists for centuries. As in the era of antiquity, when man was created in the image and likeness of the gods, and now he, "the crown of nature", remains an object of inspiration for many creators.
This article contains some easy-to-understand lessons to help beginner artists understand how to easily and at the same time correctly depict one of the most important parts of the human body, along with arms, legs.
Where to begin?
So, in order to start creating, we need at least the most minimal knowledge of anatomy. But do not be afraid of such a scary and frightening word at first sight. At the first stages it is enough to get acquainted with the basics, gradually learning more complex material.
In addition to the necessary theoretical part, for further work we will need the following:
- Paper (separate sheets or album);
- Pencils (simple, automatic; different hardness and softness for sketches and shading);
- eraser.
But the most important thing, without which you can't do in any new endeavor is determination and aspiration to achieve a worthwhile result. After all, without desire and the slightest interest everything will fail and do not work out, which obviously will not play in favor of either you or your mood and skills.
And now that we have everything we need, we can begin the process itself. Now we'll look at a few lessons, starting with the easiest one.
Preparing the pattern
Work on the pattern of fur slippers begins with making templates. You can find ready-made patterns in women's magazines or on craft sites. The desired size of slippers is obtained by proportionally increasing or decreasing the patterns. However, it should be borne in mind that the options found are standardized and may not correspond to the worked out idea. In such cases, you will have to make a pattern of fur with your own hands. The plus is that this activity is quite simple and does not require professional skills. For its implementation, you will need several sheets of A4 paper, a pen and scissors.
The sequence of steps to create a pattern for fur slippers is as follows:
- Put your foot on a sheet of paper and trace the foot around the outline. Add 2 cm on each side on the allowance. If you plan to make a pattern for children, it is advisable to add another 2 cm based on the growth of the child's foot as he grows up. The template of the sole is ready.
- Make a template for the sock. You can do this by putting the next sheet to the foot. After choosing the optimal fullness, you need to make the folds on the sheet and mark them with a pen. After that, cut off the excess, leaving the edges for stitching.
- Make a cuff (backs). The front part is obtained by combining the sheet with a sock template. Then the paper is applied to the ankle, tracing the junction with the back of the sole.
- Cut out symmetrical patterns for the second leg.
The slipper pattern is transferred to the meshed side of the sheepskin with a pen or white marker.
Cut blanks should be well sharpened tailor scissors, otherwise you will not get an even detail.
How to draw legs: a simple version with geometric shapes
This method is the most clear and uncomplicated, even for beginners. Several simple geometric shapes are taken as the basis.
Before we begin, we should familiarize ourselves with the peculiarities of the structure of men's and women's feet:
- Men are naturally stronger and more muscular, while women are gentler and weaker. Consequently, and the form of some powerful and large, while others are thin and graceful;
- Women's curves are smoother and have rounded forms, while men have rather rough features and angularity;
- The structure of the upper part (thigh area) is also different: in women it is larger than in men.
Step by step instructions:
- Measure your proportions. They depend on factors such as a person's age and gender. The length of an adult's legs and a child's legs have noticeable differences, so this point is important.
- Set the direction.
- A leg is not a straight stick, remember that. Using ovals and circles, you can achieve curves and bulges for this part of the body. You can also mark in more detail the relief of the muscles for more naturalness.
- Draw the main muscles and curve lines more clearly.
- Use shading to create shadows on the inner thigh and on the side of the buttock. This contrast gives volume and liveliness to the drawing.
How to draw legs: 1st step
To make the legs look natural, let's start with the basics. First of all, note that usually no one draws using only straight lines. This would be wrong both aesthetically and physiologically. Such "clumsy" work is suitable only at the stage of the first drafts, sketches. Looking closely, you can see that the elegance and beauty of the limbs as well as possible convey curves. It is with their help in the process of drawing we will recreate the real shape of the legs, adding details and curves to the basic image.
Uggi boots .
This model can be sewn by hand from any material - fleece, felt, remnants of fur. The best option is an old sheepskin coat. The boots will be resilient, warm and will retain their shape well.
For work we will need
- cardboard for making the pattern;
- a pencil, chalk or soap, a ruler;
- a dressmaker's tape measure;
- thick material for the soles or sealant;
- remnants of an old sheepskin coat;
- thick thread, a needle with a big eye, scissors.
Making the pattern we start with the sole. It will determine the parameters of all other parts. If there is no such experience, you can use the knowledge of experienced seamstresses.
When cutting it is necessary to leave seam allowances. For dense material, their width should be 0.5-0.7 cm. It is better to draw lines with a piece of soap with a sharp edge. Its traces are clearly visible, but they are easily removed already in the process of sewing boots.
The fur on the edges should be cut off. The seam will turn out soft, the elements will be easy to join, and not only by hand stitching, but also with a sewing machine.
The next step is to join the parts. First the tops are sewn together. Then the top is pinned to the sole with decorative pins and stitched. The pins are necessary to ensure that the "fit" was correct, even. The center of the heel should coincide with the middle of the heel, the "top" toe with the middle part of the sock on the insole.
The sole on home uggs from the remains of an old sheepskin coat can be strengthened with an insole of felt, polyurethane, rubber. Synthetic insoles are glued to the main fabric with glue.
Such home-made boots, made by hand, can be decorated with embroidery, rhinestones, seams close with decorative braid. In the front part of the cuff you can formalize a button and loop, "zipper". Such a solution will suit those who have wide feet, high rise of the foot, who suffer from edema.
How to draw a full-length human body: 3rd step
Let's try to "attach" our feet to the rest of the body. Sometimes novice artists perfect the skills of drawing individual body parts, but it is much more difficult for them to draw a portrait of a whole person. At this stage, put our "puzzle" together, try to repeat the transition as shown in the picture. Do not worry if at first you are not very good at it. This is what we are training for, to catch the essence and understand the basis of how to draw the legs. Take time to draw unhurriedly and concentrate on the process, then it will go faster. If your drawing is beginning to look like an example, move on to the next step.
Tips for what to do next
Now that you're familiar with the theoretical framework and tried yourself step by step drawing a person's leg, do not give up the practice. Especially if you failed at the first time. This is just the reason to take up the case with persistence and perseverance.
Draw anywhere and anytime you have a free minute. It's a good and useful practice to create a drawing from life, and it doesn't matter who will pose - you, your acquaintances, or maybe a random stranger on the street. Use photos and artists' paintings as references, develop your imagination and think through the details of the drawing.
Try more often to sketch not only legs, but the whole body in motion, in different poses and from different angles. Watch video-lessons and master-classes, do not stop on one thing and do not freeze in place.
And then by following our tips and practicing all the time, after a while you'll notice how your skills improve and how the process of drawing human feet doesn't seem so complicated anymore.
Drawing Feet: Step 4
Let's take up a more detailed drawing, this time of the knees. This is usually not a very difficult task. Since knees are the connective part of legs, they stand out the most in the drawing. Therefore, it is advisable to draw accurately, with thin lines, so that you can touch up if necessary. As you can see, the eraser helps us in every step of creating an image, allowing us to hone each line to perfection. Draw, erase and draw again. Don't be afraid of mistakes and spare no effort, you can see the options for drawing knees for example in the picture.
Learning to draw: Step 5
Legs are not only bones, but also muscles. Think about how much they will stand out. It's up to you, you want to highlight this part of the legs, no - leave it inconspicuous. If the goal is to draw a complete person, then you can leave out a lot of details about the muscles. If we're drawing only legs, it's better to do this "accent". In my opinion, muscles are an essential part of drawing, their detailed representation looks more natural and realistic.
The final 6th step
So, the drawing is almost done. What else is left to do, how to draw the legs correctly? Add a few more strokes, put curves to "liven up" the picture. Don't skip this step if you want your drawing to look harmonious and complete. Look at the details in the example, compare the details with your drawing, make final corrections. If you have followed all the points of the article, you should have a beautiful and proportional image of the legs.
This article is for anyone who is new to drawing, or who wants to repeat a basic knowledge of drawing. It is not the only correct one, but a basic understanding of composition and drawing plan, can be used as a basis for creating more complex drawings.
Booties made from an old sweater
Cozy homemade booties can be made with your own hands in literally an hour from the raglan sleeves from an old sweater and store-bought felt insoles.
The sleeves are carefully plucked from the sweater, remove the remaining threads. Try on the insole to the sleeve oaklead line and pin it so that the fit of the top of the future boot is even.
Parts are glued or sewn with a countersunk stitch. Reinforce the sole with another insole made of felt, leather or thin linoleum.
To glue parts-sole reinforcements, it is better to use a contact transparent adhesive. It is elastic, will ensure high-quality connection of parts, will not collapse under the load when walking. You can use a special glue labeled "shoemaker".
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Homemade boots from an old sweater are ready. You can add originality to them with bead trim, decorate with laces with pompoms on the sides of the shins or use embroidery, ready-made appliques, other solutions.
There are a lot of ideas to create homemade shoes with your own hands. Use your own imagination, come up with your own models or use the experience of experienced craftswomen. In just a couple of hours you can create a unique thing, please yourself or your loved ones with it.
Drawing Legs Beautifully: Basic Principles
In this article, let's consider the main points you need to pay attention to when drawing feet. Drawing is done step by step, let's try to make the legs beautiful and simple. Some people think that drawing people is very difficult, but in fact it is not. Of course, the image, such as a ballerina or a sleeping person, will require more detailed drawing, but spending enough time and effort, even a novice artist can get a great result. Do not skip steps, following the algorithm, you will draw a real masterpiece without too much work and rework. So, let's proceed to the first step of creating the perfect foot image.
Slippers-slippers made of felt
For this model you will need to cut only 4 parts - two soles and two tops. You can make a pattern with your own hands - trace the foot on cardboard, cut it out. The second step is to put the foot on the resulting part, put a sheet of thick paper on top of the foot, pinch the points of contact with pins, cut off the excess.
You can use ready-made solutions.
From felt cut out details of future slippers-flip-flops with allowances for seams. The material is better to sew by hand, with a stitch. The density does not matter, because the felt is good to hold shape, the seam is able to withstand serious stress, of course, provided that they used strong threads.
Slippers made of felt can be decorated with applique or choose a material with a pattern, ornament for their tops. Thread is often used as a decoration, with which the parts are sewn - thick, contrasting colors. The sole is better to strengthen a denser and thicker felt or cork sheet thicker than 3 mm.
Feet are not pancakes
Beginners often draw feet as flat as pancakes, or as rectangular parallelepipeds "glued" to the shins. In fact, the foot has a much more complex shape, with many protrusions and depressions. Remember, there are bones inside the foot, not jelly or a piece of plywood.
The foot has six sides, each different from the others, while mirroring the corresponding side of the other foot: left and right, front and back, and upper and lower. Remember also that a healthy foot is not flat - there is an "arch" between the base of the toes and the heel.
If your drawing of the foot doesn't look like itself at all, you've probably got the basic shape wrong. There's no need to fiercely correct the silhouette, better to go back to the beginning and build everything more carefully
Assembling the product
The main fabric of this model is fleece with brown ornament, the lining is the same, only in gray. Insulator - thin sintepon. Outsole - anti-slip fabric "paws".
Assembling the sole
Layer the sole in this order: fleece, insulation, leather or anti-slip fabric. Sew them together.
Matching the sole with the main product can be done in two ways: with seams outwards and seams inwards.
Working with seams on the inside.
The advantage of this treatment is a very neat appearance. Nothing is visible on the outside.
The downside: because the thick seams are inside, there is less space in the shoe, reducing its size. They can interfere with the foot when walking, if the boot is not big enough.
Parts are connected as follows:
Important: the thickness of the sole layer turns out to be quite significant, so it is advisable to stitch this place by hand, or on an industrial sewing machine. Domestic machine may not cope.
Handling with stitches outward
The advantage of this treatment is that the foot sits very comfortably in the boot, the thickness of the seams does not interfere with it.
And toes are not sausages
The toes are not lying neatly round (or sausages), they are touching and pressing against each other. The big toe is slightly inside the foot, and the others are slightly directed towards it. The greatest distance is between the thumb and the second toe (is there an index toe?). Usually the toes are shortened from the thumb to the little finger, but it happens that a person's second toe is longer than the thumb - pay attention to this when drawing someone's particular feet.
When the toes bend, the entire arch of the foot bends because it is a single system - don't draw the bent toes as if they are attached to the foot on hinges and move separately from it.
Step-by-step drawing of the foot
Drawing the sole of the foot is the easiest way because there is no
transition from the foot to the foot and there is no arch.
The basic shape is drawn as an oblong egg, compressed on one side.
Drawing the leg in perspective at different angles, use simple flat shapes.
Here anatomical accuracy is not necessary, as we are outlining a reference point for further work.
In the next step, make a slight correction of the shape, which will help make the shape asymmetrical and thus bring it closer to the natural shape of the foot. If you are confident in your abilities, you can start drawing the foot from this step.
Now, give the foot volume. As you can see, this requires drawing rounded and very flattened pyramids, the top of which connects to the edge of the circle (the circle represents the ankle, the connection between the foot and the leg)
The dotted line is shown to help you see the outline of the volume, and the black outline is necessary for drawing.
At the end, we add the toes pressed together. Remember that the toes from almost all angles overlap each other. If difficulties arise, below is a more detailed description of how to draw the toes.
Finally we finish drawing the arch lines and add ankle bones and Achilles tendon.
Alternatively, you can use a wedge for the base of the foot and then add the toes and cut out the curves.
Additional information.
Some hand details apply to the feet as well:
The toes look longer on the top of the foot than on the bottom.
- The beginning of the toe nails are at half of the top joint. Nail shape: the width is longer than the height.
- The big toe is twice the size of the second toe, so its first joint is within the foot and can barely move.
Let's look at the differences between the inside and outside of the foot.
- The top of the foot always has, more or less pronounced elevation.
- There is a curved line.
- The ankle is higher.
- The line is in the form of an arch.
- A curved line.
- Depending on the angle of view, at least 2 toes are drawn behind the thumb.
Now consider the differences between the raised inside and outside of the foot.
- The line increases depending on how much the foot is raised.
- A soft curved line.
- A curved line.
- The protrusion coming from the big toe.
Small toes are not drawn only if the line of sight at the level of the foot.
Tendon lines are drawn in some cases: when the foot is strained, as well as in men's or elderly feet.
Here it's up to you to determine whether you need them or not.
Round toes.
The shape of a child's foot looks like a soft swell, with no deep lines.
- When you view the front lower part of the foot, a circle is clearly drawn on each toe.
- Also, when viewed at this angle, a smooth horizontal line is drawn on the foot.
Note that the line on the foot should not wrap around.
In the frontal view of the foot, all the toes are level and drawn like drops of water. Draw five circles and then extend the lines to the foot.
Also to consider:
- A line behind the pinky finger should be drawn similar to the \"sixth finger\".
- The thumb is drawn more oval than the other fingers.
- When viewing the foot from the top, the line going to the pinky toe is drawn smooth.
- The thumb is usually separated from the second toe by a small gap.
If you're drawing raised toes, don't forget to finish drawing the bottom of the foot.
Lift a little higher the inner line that divides the foot in two, going up towards the ankle.
In order to draw the foot standing on the toe, use the method of construction of simple forms described above.
In this drawing, the foot is relaxed. Although the toes are slightly bent, there is no real load acting on them.
In this figure, the weight load is directed to the toes.
Consider what happens:
1. These curves on the finger only occur when the surface is pressed.
2. Creases appear in the curves.
3. as for the big toe, it is almost not curved.
On the outer side of the foot, the first joints can completely hide under the foot when pressed hard.
On the inside of the foot, the first joints may hide entirely under the foot, except for the big toe, which only bends 90°.
Stretched Toes
When the toes are spread apart, they are positioned in different directions.
A space between the fingers appears.
Note that the toes remain curved form pointing downward, they can not be directed upward.
Transition from foot to foot
Transition from foot to foot (side view):
- Roughly speaking, the front of the foot descends vertically into the foot.
- The back of the foot descends with a slight incline, leaving the heel protruding.
- The transition between the foot and the leg is connected by a small line.
The transition from foot to foot (rear view):
- On the inside, the line of the foot descends vertically.
- On the outer side - with a slight slope.
- Convex lines marking the ankles are drawn on both sides. The inner ankle bone is slightly higher than the outer.
The transition from foot to foot (front view):
- Ankles are drawn on both sides. The inner bone is slightly higher than the outer.
- The line coming from the little finger slightly hides the ankle.
Remember that the slope of the leg on the front and back side is connected by a muscle. Therefore, the thinner the muscle, the straighter the lines and vice versa, excess fat gives the impression of a sausage effect.
When drawing the leg from the side, remember that the thinnest part is just above the ankle.
The Achilles tendon runs from the heel to the foot.
When the leg is relaxed, there is a slight angle between the foot and the leg.
When the leg is extended, a straight line runs down the entire leg to the tips of the toes.
- It is also possible to draw the foot deflected a little further than the line.
- This position of the foot will form folds of skin.
Men's and women's feet
Women's feet are not a smaller version of men's feet, they have a slightly different structure.
Types of arches
Normal. The arch is clearly visible.
Low (flat feet). No arch, the entire sole of the foot touches the ground.
High. Only a narrow band connects the heel, instep and arch of the foot.
Foot Shapes.
Wide shape: less than the distance between the widest part of the foot and the top of the foot.
Egyptian shape.
The big toe is the longest.
Greek shape.
The second toe is the longest.
Shape Square.
The fingers are on the same level.
Stage 1: Sketch
In the first step, it is important to make a sketch of the future feet. The sketch can be as "lively" as possible - this means that you leave all the lines you have drawn. At this stage, it is important to think about the pose of the character, mark the center of gravity and the overall composition of the legs. To make them symmetrical, use auxiliary lines that measure the length of each part of the leg, namely: from the hip and to the knee; from the knee to the lower part of the shin. Observe the plane on which you place the character: if the pose is static, the horizon line will be the reference in your drawing. If you are creating a character in dynamics (a jump, for example), then you will have a harder time, and it's a good idea to study the rules of aerial perspective first.
Also be guided by the rule of proportions, which will help you create a harmoniously composed character as a whole.
Benefits of a leg tattoo
- Depending on the size of your tattoo, you will in any case look spectacular, as everyone will see your legs.
- The large area allows you to create a variety of designs, from simple patterns, to mega-complex tattoos using a variety of dyes.
- You should wear a long skirt or pants and you immediately hide your tattoo.
Step 2: refinement
When you have decided on a pose, draw your sketch with a bold pencil or transfer it to a new sheet of paper, with the glass, without any qualifying lines. It is important to convey the complexion of the character.
Many artists, do not question the realistic transfer of legs in the drawing and use a minimum of detail in the work. This approach has its own charm, but every self-respecting illustrator studies anatomy before proceeding to create his or her unique handwriting. The next steps depend on the style chosen.
Step 3: Finishing
Graphics is shading with a simple pencil or gel pen: lines superimposed on the shape of the legs create volume. And if your favorite method is to work with color, paints and brush, then the drawing is filled with clean color fills that create beautiful transitions. Also, if you have a scanner and a graphics tablet, you can translate the sketch into electronic form and work directly with graphics editors such as Photoshop and Sai.
Step 1.
Draw two ovals.
Step 2.
Draw two lines in the middle of the ovals and add two small circles on top.
Step 3
Add more ovals.
Step 4
Draw a few extra lines inside and outside the ovals.
Step 5
Add more curved lines.
Step 6
Connect the curved lines.
Step 7
Erase any auxiliary lines you don't need and detail the drawing by adding some fine details.
Step 8
Trace the outline of the feet with a felt-tip pen to make it more visible.
Step 9
The final step. Paint with acrylic paint or crayons.
Photo ideas and examples for drawing human feet in pencil
- https://gidrukodeliya.ru/kak-narisovat-nogi
- https://kch-school.ru/articles/risuem-nogi-krasivo-bazovye-printsipy
- https://masterkrasok.ru/posts/drawing/karandash/kak-risovat-stupni-razbiraem-oshibki
- https://FB.ru/article/389591/nojki-srajayuschie-napoval-kak-risovat-nogi-anime
- https://stranasovetoff.ru/kak-narisovat-stupni.html
