100 Tuesday Tips
Straight against Curves
- Straights lead the eye quickly while curves slow it down.
- Breaking down more complex shapes using straights and curves.
- Weight and function.
Hands
- Group fingers to simplify the overall gesture.
- Create a silhouette that will read quickly and clearly.
- Create a clear line of action.
Feet
- Similar to hands.
- Feet can say relaxed and confident or nervous, shy, awkward, etc...
- Toes are like a staircase.
Rules of Cropping
- Crop at 2/3 or 3/4 marks (creates comfortable breathing room)
- Do Not crop at joints or edges!
Generic Female Body Proportion
- Basic 8 head proportion.
- Stylized: everything gets pushed a little more (longer neck, smaller waist, more pinch at joints...)
Hand Design: Masculine vs Feminine
- Mass: Wide vs Lean
- Shape: Square vs Pointy
- Neutral Pose: In vs Out
Head Basics and Foundation
- Skull and planes of the head!
No Straight Lines
- Straight lines kill the fluidity of a pose!
- Curved lines give a ton of information.
- Switch curvature to give rhythm.
Floating Hands
- Drawing hands first can help with gesture and structure.
- Foreshortened poses are often focused on hands.
- Hands don't support body weight in standing poses. They can be placed to provide clarity and appeal.
Eyes
- Match the eyebrows to the shapes/expressions of the eyes.
Ears
- Think of ears as volumes. They can be very useful in "over the shoulder" shots.
- Can help indicate position of the head/perspective.
Nose
- Remember, the bony part doesn't move. The fleshy part does.
- Simplify!
Hair
- Keep hairline and part in mind.
- Always start with big shapes. Break down to smaller shapes later. Keep it flowing!
Skull and Bones
- Remember: Same bones under different body types (muscle/fat).
Visual Anchors
- Use clothing to express volumes and direction!
Clothing
- Use folds, edges, etc. to suggest volume and perspective.
- Pay attention to tension and gravity.
- Begin with big shapes (like hair) and then add smaller details.
Folds
- Combination of contour and "kind of straight" lines for the silhouette.
- Pay attention to tension!
Leg Support
- Easy to understand weight when holding a heavy object.
- Consider own body weight as well. Especially when standing.
Face Profile
- Enables the artist to play with many different sizes and shapes.
- Watch out for the ear and back of the head!
Asymmetry in Facial Expressions
- Asymmetry expresses anything looking for a solution.
- Tilt of head can add even more.
Simple Shadows
- Simplify areas of shadow.
- Less is more.
Body Shapes
- Repeat a similar shape within a main body shape to unify a basic character design.
Teeth
- Understand the basics first!
- Remember the lower jaw can move around quite a bit.
Watch Your Back
- Different body types, same basic foundation!
- Some back muscles wrap around to the front. (Teres major, lats)
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