Fingertip to fingertip with your arms out to the side equals your height. Arms and hands at the side fall halfway between knees and hips. Arms and legs bend at the halfway point. Hips are halfway down the body-you can fold in half. Artists also study the way the body moves and bends.
Artists study live models and make many sketches or studies to practice.
Together, we will discover some basic rules of figure proportion and anatomy. We will learn how to make oval action figures so we can sketch quickly. All they have to draw are ovals. Choose a student model of medium height and have her or him stand in front of the class. When you draw, be sure to go around and around your oval at least three times.