Drawing from Photos—Male Workbook.pdf

D R AW I N G P R O G R A M Figure Drawing Phase II: Basic Figure Construction— Drawing from Photos—Male

OVERVIEW In this lesson, you will be focusing on how to do a figure lay-in from photo reference. I have chosen a front, profile/three quarter, and back pose of both male and female. The idea is to start utilizing the concepts in the Phase I figure as you learn to apply it to your photo work. This is very important as much of your at home work will be done from photos, not live models. It should be noted that we will be getting heavily into drawing from live models, but not yet. First, let us encourage, through correct repetition, how one goes about properly locating and laying in a figure drawing. Pay close attention to the logical progression that is laid down and then attempt to repeat.

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ASSIGNMENT 11: DRAWING FROM PHOTOS—MALE

The goal will be to start learning the proper sequence to laying in a figure drawing. We will utilize the same procedures taught at Watts Atelier. Once you have given all of the angles a good effort, start practicing from Virtual Pose books and master drawings. Part 1: Watch the videos of the various positions being drawn. Watch as many times as necessary. Part 2: After completing Part 1, print out or use your iPad to start laying in your own version. 1) Take as much time as you need with these drawings. 2) It is not uncommon for me to spend the first two 20-minute sessions of a 3-hour pose doing this sort of lay-in. 3) Constantly think of the concepts from Phase 1. This is a cumulative style of training, so absorb and remember everything as best you can. Part 3: As you finish your drawings, you may wish to submit them for an online critique if you have chosen this option. Note: On some drawings you will notice I have placed a small “X” in certain areas. Don’t let this confuse you. It is simply a way for me to quickly know where my shadows go. It is an old penciller's trick from comics. This would allow the inker to quickly identify where the flat blacks go. I don’t always do it and not with absolute consistency.




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Take note when I draw from this male model. I try to find creative places to push my straights. A great drawing is always a masterful interpretation of what we see. Males have a tendency to be easier to find straights in than females. Don't overuse or abuse this concept.

As you attempt to replicate these lay-ins, you will need to hold the pencil in a similar way in order to get the same look. Pay special attention to the variety of line weight. You may need to try these a few times. However, try to minimize starting over as it is better to wrestle with an effort than repeat by starting over.




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Here I used small “X”s to locate the areas that need value, or shadow, inserted. Notice how I used overlapping lines to help explain the foreshortening of his left arm. This is a difficult angle, so go easy on yourself. Notice where I insert my straights.

Good drawing, as I have said many times in the videos, is part what you see, part what you know, and part what you wish you saw. This means try not to be too literal. I know this is tough, but if it was easy everyone would be doing phenomenal efforts. I’m just saying, leave a little room for your own personal vision.




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The back can be particularly difficult. This is most noteworthy around the scapula, or shoulder blade. The rotator cuff muscles with their extreme mobility make for complex shadow patterns. Until we can get down to some serious anatomy study, you may find some of this mapping a bit cryptic. Don’t worry, for now simply follow my lead. We will fill in the grey areas soon enough.

Take a moment to study the photo reference and take a note of where I interpret or alter the reference. Keep in mind, you can only manipulate edges and values a fraction. If you go too far, you may break down the form too much. We often refer to these types of drawings as fragmented or broken. Watch carefully and try to emulate. You will improve with time, trust me.




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Drawing from Photos—Male Workbook.pdf

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