Human Figure Drawing

2009-01-22T13:13:00.010-05:00

Clothed Figure: 2002-06

2008-08-19T15:05:00.003-04:00

Expressive Drawing 1997-2000

2007-06-28T13:18:00.012-04:00

Skeletons: 1998 -2006

2007-06-18T21:39:00.002-04:00

Skeletons are the most compelling objects to draw. They are simultaneously positive form, and negative space. There are no true straight lines in a skeleton, thus one must perceive the subtleties of each independent bone as a "s" curve, while maintaining an understanding of the whole form in terms of it's proportion, volume, and scale. The masses are thrusted in opposing diagonal axis, dictated by the natural curve of the spine; thus creating a rhythmic balance of counter thrusts to-and-fro along a ninety degree vertical axis. When drawing the skeleton, it is most beneficial to consider the groupings of the largest masses first as related to the spine by blocking in the three major volumetric areas that are generally ovoids: the thoracic cage (not each rib), the cranium (a tilted ovoid that is on a diagonal axis from the mental protuberance to the occipital area) and the ilium (which, is like a half of a bowl - remember, it supports all of our inner soft digestive matter)... The limbs fold so that (for instance) the foot can be fitted nicely into the iliac crest, and the pisiform bone meets up with the concave area of the clavicles.
They are also fun to draw expressively since there are so many curved lines and negative spaces that while drawing perceptually with the intention of recreating an exacting illustrative appearance, one can go bonkers trying to get everything correctly in place - like all of those ribs and vertebrae'...

Anatomy: "Bodies"& "Bodyworlds" 2006-07

2007-06-18T21:21:00.007-04:00

Color: 2002-06