10. Pulling it all together, Extreme Form

I'm really happy with how this image came out!  I was lucky to find a dynamic reference image with well defined musculature... and quite interesting how the torso appears curved, although the rib cage itself can't bend.

 

 

9. Torso: Form

It’s a good thing that my blue sketcher pencils are easy to erase… as there was a LOT of erasing going on, until I found the right proportions… practice, practice, practice!

8. Leg: Function

I recently had the chance to sketch a war memorial, in which the sculptor had been fairly generous in his depiction of the muscles... so a perfect opportunity to put into practice recognizing the muscle groups we've learned!

The copper oxides gave the statue a greenish tint, but in my artwork I think I may have overdone it a bit :)

 

 

This study of "Yoga Muscles" pulls together what we've learned in the previous few lessons.

 

7. Leg: Form

 

6. Arm: Function

 

5. Arm: Form

 

4. Basic Blocking Techniques:

Started with blocking in the light blue lines, and added some refining and a little shading with pencil.

I know we’re not onto faces, yet, but this one came out rather better than I’m used to, so figured it was worth a close-up :)