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In-Depth Look
- SECTION 01
Introduction
01. Orientation- Basic self introduction - Class overview - Overview of full series - Goals of class
- SECTION 02
Constructing Fundamental Structures of Characters
02. Characters for Beginners- Setting expectations and showing simple examples (human character, stylized) - Example of finished piece: simple, line based with block shading to minimize info-load
03. Building a Character- Torso, Head, Legs: Basic overall breakdown of how to "see" a character drawing - Overall Flow: From top to bottom, and basic balance - Diagram breaking down distinct portions that you can think of - Describing the key features of each portion - Simple form breakdown diagram (boxes for easy and clear illustration)
- SECTION 03
Working with Proportion
04. Measuring Techniques- Basic set of useful numbers and proportions to start with (head height, upper vs lower arm, and more) - Demonstration of examples - Concept of head heights (7.5 heads, 8 heads, 6 heads, etc.) - Elbow, knee, shoulder, hip: Key joint placements to indicate proportion vertically - Shoulder, hip, head width to indicate horizontal proportion
05. Playing with Proportion- Demo of simple things you can adjust to vary your character (looking taller/shorter, thinner/stockier, head-to-shoulder width adjustment, etc.) - Key tips to help make alterations deliberately - Mini-preview of using design to adjust proportion
06. Mistakes to Avoid- Common beginner mistakes - Imprecise measurement of limbs resulting in overstretching parts - Over-focus on a single region - Worrying too much about the wrong things
- SECTION 04
Basics of Portraiture
07. Using Facial Landmarks- Eyes, eyebrow, nose, mouth, and ears placement (basic placement and proportions/distances to note) - Slightly stylized for simplicity, recommend real photo reference - Hair placement
08. Facial Structure- Fundamental structure breakdown, in a simplified manner - Blocking out key surfaces to note, color coded
09. Connecting the Head- Connecting head, neck, and torso properly and simply - Neck proportion to head, placement, etc. - Neck to torso: Key indicators like trapezius, sternocleido-mastoid muscle, how the forms interact
10. Side View and 3/4 View- Demo and explanation of side and 3/4 view
- SECTION 05
Basic Applicable Anatomy
11. Introducing References (1) & (2)- Importance of reference observation in learning, showing varied examples, and extracting information - Demo and use of many references
12. Drawing the Torso- Key Aspects of Torso to Note: Ribcage and waist relationship, chest and arms placement
13. Drawing the Hip Region- Pelvis and hip placement, buttock and groin placement, connection to legs
14. Drawing the Legs- Upper to lower leg ratio, knee position and structure, feet structure
- SECTION 06
Drawing Different Views (Front, Side, Back)
15. Front View Demo- Reviewing the class - Explaining the benefits of the front-view, and what useful information it gives us/allows us to present
16. Side View Demo- Demo of drawing of character's side-view, using prior information - Learning about unique information that side-on view provides (different axis)
17. Back View Demo- Demo of back-view drawing - Taking information from the side and front view - Observing interconnectedness
- SECTION 07
Class Review and Conclusion
18. Conclusion and Preview- Get a feeling of drawing characters simply, but successfully - Practice and use the beginner guidelines - Observe references to learn faster and more effectively - What we will learn in the next class