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Define the torsoĪfter the vertical axis is marked, it’s time to define the body’s parts with very light lines. Now I place another mark for the feet at the 8th line with the foot width about half of a head height.

Once again it varies with each individual. I put a mark for the knees either a bit higher than the 6th line or at this exact level. TIP: A man’s hips are one and a half head heights, while a woman’s tend to be wider - about 2 head heights, although it varies with each person. The palm’s length is about three-fourths a HH below the wrist mark. This is also where to put marks to indicate the location of the wrists. I also place some marks to indicate the body’s midsection at the hips, four head heights from the top. The waist and elbows are three head heights from the crest of the head. Women’s shoulders are usually one-half the head’s height, although they can be wider or narrower. TIP: An average width for male shoulders is two head heights or sometimes a bit less.

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Next, from the center axis, go out a full HH and place a mark. The neck and shoulder slopes go a half a HH in the second block. Sketch the head as an oval shape in the first segment in the middle of the first and second lines. The correct way to measure is from the skull under the hair. TIP: For an accurate height, hairstyle doesn’t count. By dividing the person into eight sections, I could accurately add the head, arms, legs and other components in the appropriate places. I found out that an average human body’s height is equal to eight times their head’s height (measuring from top of the skull to base of the chin). Why eight? Because I learned from other artists who had figured out a long time ago that they could get a person’s dimensions right by using their head’s height (HH) as a unit for measuring. Next, intersect eight equally spaced parallel lines crossing the axis line. This axis will keep your body symmetrical.

This acts as an axis line for how tall the man or woman is, starting at the crown of the head down to the base of the feet. I start with a line straight down my paper’s center, leaving about 5cm of margin. Separate the body’s height into eight sections I also suggest using quality paper for this project. These pre-sharpened, strong pencils are ready when you are to create and are pencils that last a long time. I think you’ll enjoy using them as well for this project as they come in a variety of hardnesses, from 4H to 6B, for drawing light lines and making dark shading.

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I created the drawings that accompany this article using Arteza Professional Pencils. As you learn them and understand the importance of proportion as it pertains to a person, drawing one will become simpler and you’ll be able to start depicting friends and family and adding more people into your artwork.

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That’s why for years, artists have created handy tricks on how to draw a man’s or a woman’s body. Even professional artists find drawing a person one of their most challenging activities. How to draw people? If you’ve struggled in the past trying to learn how to draw a person, don’t feel bad, you’re not alone.

Steps to Drawing a Man or a Woman’s Bodyĭrawing a Person Is Easier Than You Think.

Drawing a Person Is Easier Than You Think.

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