How to Get Better at Drawing
Sketch trial lines very lightly., Study model sheets to see how characters are built., Use anatomy books as reference for human and animal subjects.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Sketch trial lines very lightly.
Use a light pencil line, and erase the lines when the drawing is done.
This way you can sketch in lots of light trial lines until you find the right one without messing up your paper.
Alternatively, use a blue pencil which does not show up on scans and copies.
Many artists use "col-erase" blue pencils. -
Step 2: Study model sheets to see how characters are built.
A model sheet has numerous sketches of a single animation character in various poses and expressions.
It is used to standardize the character's appearance when multiple animators are working on a project.
Looking at model sheets can help you understand how every figure has a particular construction set-up that serves as a base.
Many model sheets are available on the Internet. , Gray's Anatomy, for example, is a classic that can help you learn more about the construction of the human body.
You can then apply this knowledge to your drawings of various poses. -
Step 3: Use anatomy books as reference for human and animal subjects.
Detailed Guide
Use a light pencil line, and erase the lines when the drawing is done.
This way you can sketch in lots of light trial lines until you find the right one without messing up your paper.
Alternatively, use a blue pencil which does not show up on scans and copies.
Many artists use "col-erase" blue pencils.
A model sheet has numerous sketches of a single animation character in various poses and expressions.
It is used to standardize the character's appearance when multiple animators are working on a project.
Looking at model sheets can help you understand how every figure has a particular construction set-up that serves as a base.
Many model sheets are available on the Internet. , Gray's Anatomy, for example, is a classic that can help you learn more about the construction of the human body.
You can then apply this knowledge to your drawings of various poses.
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