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Shape and Pose Drawing
Shape and Pose Drawing
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About Perspective & Poses
The ultimate human anatomy drawing guide!

The ultimate guide to anatomy drawing!
Any pose, any angle, it's all right with @tomfoxdraws!

* Box mannequin technique that simplifies the shape
* Intuitive and easy-to-understand human anatomy lectures
* Ideal for perspective, 3D human figure drawing
* Includes drawing tips to minimize line work

Discover a whole new approach to drawing the human figure with Tom Fox's unique drawing guide.
The method features an innovative box mannequin made of simplified shapes.
You can achieve reliable results no matter how challenging the task may be, including perspective, proportions, and three-dimensional shapes.
It also covers all the common features that make up the human body, including bones, muscles, skeletal specimens, and soft tissues, and explains them in an easy-to-understand way so you can easily apply them to your work.
The artist's aesthetic of less is more is applied to human body drawings, resulting in realistic reproduction of subjects known for being difficult, such as perspective, proportions, and three-dimensional forms.
You can intuitively check the silhouette and contour of the pose, and tips for minimizing line work for realistic work are included with illustrations.


As a drawing instructor and storyboard artist, Tom knows how to portray figures in dynamic poses while remaining true to human anatomy.
This book details the core elements and techniques of human figure drawing for artists of all levels.
Covers everything you need to know before drawing the human body, from understanding the X, Y, and Z axes, the skeleton, thinking in 3D space, and even creating mannequins.
And it explains the parts such as the head, torso, limbs, core muscles, and hands and feet in an easy-to-understand way.
It explains step-by-step how to build muscle or strike a convincing, precise pose.
Armed with hundreds of examples, revolutionary tips, and innovative ideas, this book offers a groundbreaking approach to anatomy, making it an essential resource for artists of all disciplines who draw the human figure, and the key to your success in drawing the human figure.
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Key Skills

X·Y·Z axis space & shape
Simplify / X, Y, Z axis / Construct shapes using planes / Overlap shapes / Leave gaps / A little less is better / Draw carefully / Accuracy isn't everything / Fit it in

Silhouette, cross-section, proportion
Silhouette & Outline / Cross-section & Shape / Proportion

degree of detail
3D variables / degree of detail / flat vs. 3D / not showing off

box mannequin
mannequin

Camera & Perspective
Perspective / Foreshortening / Draw in context

The Body

lesson 1 head
Starting with the head / Connecting the head and neck / Tip Method vs. position / Shape the head / Connect the neck and jaw / Skull width / Tip Useful tricks for drawing the head and face / Occipital bone / Known variables / Tip Finishing the silhouette / Mask / Frontal bone / Soft & sharp edges / Adding eyes / Cheekbones / Refine the eyes / Upper jaw / Nasal bone / Nose / Tip Show, don't tell / Lower jaw / Mouth & lips / Draw shapes, not symbols / Draw the hair / Head from behind / Attach the ears

lesson 2 torso
Torso & Yoke / Rib Cage / Torso Shape & Movement / Tip Camera b / Spine / Shoulders / Draw the yoke / Draw the area around the yoke in detail / Pectoralis minor & Serratus anterior / Pectoralis major / Tip Keep distance / Scapular muscles / Trapezius / Draw the chest / Tip Fat & Muscle / Latissimus dorsi / Shoulder joint / Rhomboids / Deltoid / Connect the torso and arms / Tip Soft and hard shape / Torso summary

lesson 3 arms & hands
Arm Bones / Moving the Arm / Designing the Arm / Triceps / Biceps & Extensor Brachii / Elbow / Tip Arm Muscles & Shape / Flexors & Extensors / Tip Build Knowledge / Pronation & Abduction / Wrist Bones / Fingers / Designing the Hand / Thumb / Finger Joints / Realistic-Looking Hand / Arm Summary

lesson 4 core muscles
Core Muscles / Pelvis / Femur / Detailing the Pelvis / Iris / Trimming the Hips / Simplifying the Pelvic Design / Tip Mannequin Test / Simplifying the Pelvis with a Box / Psoas Major / Lumbar Vertebrae / Abdominal Area / Tip Add a Twist! / Tip Hidden Muscles / Proportions & Gender / Core Summary

lesson 5 legs & feet
Leg bones / Tibialis anterior / Adductor / Gluteus maximus / Tensiflexor fascia femoris & Iliotibialis band / Tip Realistically shaped gluteus / Quadriceps femoris / Splitting the leg muscles / Back of the thigh / Tip Common mistakes / Calf / Leg extensor / Leg shape & landmarks / Starting the foot / Toes / Modifying the foot / Calf summary / Transformation process of a character drawn as an example

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In Part 1 Basic Techniques, you will learn the core of Tom Fox's drawing lessons.
Learn basic techniques such as box mannequins, X, Y, and Z axes, shape and 3D details, simplified bones and muscles, silhouettes, contours, and proportions.

In Part 2, we will divide our body into five parts.
Learn a unique approach to drawing the human figure with Tom Fox's expert and unique classes.

In lesson 1, we'll embark on a journey through anatomy, starting with the head, the crown of the body! Learn about the shape of the skull, the bones and structures of the face, and the importance of proportions in expressing diverse facial expressions.
Lesson 2 covers the bones and muscles of the torso.
Lesson 3 is about arms & hands.
Arms and hands are made up of many fine structures that allow them to perform complex movements as well as everyday actions.
As with other parts, it can be separated into very simple parts, so there is no need to worry.
In lesson 4 we study the core muscles.
The core muscles are a large and important part of the human body, yet they are often overlooked.
The human body's strength and mobility come from flexible core muscles.
Lesson 5: Legs & Feet: We delve into everything about your lower core.
Explore areas that are suitable for box mannequins, including leg and foot bones, major muscle groups, and simplified shapes.

| Author's Note |

Creating a good drawing doesn't necessarily require complicated methods.
Just slow down for a moment and focus on the important skills.
The techniques covered in this book are simple, but I hope you don't confuse "simple" with "easy."
You must be able to draw intuitively without being lazy about practicing.
Think back to the techniques you covered while drawing.

Ask yourself, "Am I looking at this object from above or below? Is this level of detail appropriate?"
The answer to these questions becomes a mechanism for receiving feedback in real time.


Finally, enjoy yourself.
Anyone can learn to think critically, but analyzing without harshly criticizing oneself is difficult! People draw because of the emotions they experience through the process.
I hope you always keep the precious feelings of fun and curiosity in your heart.

Tom Fox
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GOODS SPECIFICS
- Date of issue: September 21, 2023
- Page count, weight, size: 304 pages | 1,464g | 245*300*18mm
- ISBN13: 9791160079593
- ISBN10: 1160079595

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