21-Draw-Illustrators-Guidebook-vol-2-ebook-(2021)

QUICK SKETCHES
The previous page has examples of quick
sketching exercises that I drew without
using photo references. This type of practice
should be done very quickly—remember
you don’t need to show these drawings
to anyone. Try to create a variety of body
shapes and proportions and keep in mind
these sketches are meant to be completed
in the least amount of time possible. This is
the best way to improve your skills. I really
enjoy doing these quick sketch studies.
As I shared with you earlier, if possible,
it is best to take your own photographic
references by asking friends and family
to pose for you. But if you can’t do this,
the internet provides us with an infinite
amount of references to draw from. You can
easily find many examples of various styles
of clothing, shoes, and people in real-life
photos and stylized for comics or manga.
Be sure to practice different kinds of
clothing too. For example, practice drawing
people in winter clothes so you can visualize
how a body moves under heavy clothing.
Use the same process you’ve learned—
start by sketching each body part using
geometric shapes. You’ll soon see how easy
it is to visualize a human body in various
positions and clothing styles.
Remember to become a close observer of
people around you—look at different body
shapes and hairstyles. Fill your mind with
as many reference images as possible, then
without looking at those references draw
from your memory. This is a great way to
boost creativity and eventually you will
be able to easily stylize your characters in
many different ways. Most important of all,
remember to have fun while you draw so
you will continue to practice and improve
your artistic abilities!
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