Drawing a person is difficult for many, but it is actually a simple process when approached in a systematic way. In this article, you will find instructions for drawing a human figure using the sphere technique, a method in which the artist makes several ovals to form the parts of the body and draw the figure. It may sound elementary, but many professional illustrators use this technique for their work.
Steps
Method 1 of 3: Method One: Draw People in a Scene
Step 1. Sketch the scenario
Step 2. Make a sketch and place your characters inside
Step 3. Draw the shapes you need to build the bodies
Step 4. Sketch the details of faces, clothes, features, etc
Step 5. Refine the draft using something with a fine point
Step 6. Draw the outline on top of the draft
Step 7. Erase the draft marks
Step 8. Add the color
Method 2 of 3: Method Two: Drawing People in Motion
Step 1. Sketch the idea to create the poses of your characters (to avoid confusion, use different colors for each figure)
Step 2. Draw down the shapes of the bodies that will be used to build the overall picture
Step 3. Sketch the details for faces, clothes, features, etc
Step 4. Refine the draft using something with a fine point
Step 5. Draw the outline on top of the draft
Step 6. Erase the draft marks
Step 7. Add the color
Method 3 of 3: Method Three: One Person (Man)
Step 1. Start from the top
For the head, sketch a circle, then add a sharp curve towards the bottom to recreate an egg shape.
Step 2. Draw the neck
You can make two short, straight lines about the width of one ear apart.
Step 3. Draw a horizontal line perpendicular to the base of the neck but very light
This will be the guideline for the subject's collarbone. It should be as long as the width of two to three heads.
Step 4. At each edge of the collarbone line, sketch slightly smaller circles than the one for the head
Here are the shoulders …
Step 5. Draw two ovals slightly longer than the head to attach them to the bottom of the shoulder circles
These will be arms and biceps.
Step 6. Draw the torso where the biceps meet the shoulders
You will get it by sketching a sort of inverted trapezius for the chest and two vertical lines for the abdomen. Below, draw an inverted triangle for the pelvic area.
Step 7. About half-head length above the inverted triangle, draw a small circle:
it will be the navel. To make sure that the figure is in proportion, adjust the ovals of the biceps so that the lower parts are in correspondence with the navel. Draw a guideline if you need to.
Step 8. Sketch two circles slightly wider than the shoulders so that they are halfway inside the pelvic triangle
They are the hips.
Step 9. Draw two long oval shapes (same length as the torso) under the hip circles
They are the thighs.
Step 10. Draw two smaller ovals for the knees that partially overlap the lower thighs
Step 11. Draw two more ovals below the knees for calves and shins
Step 12. Sketch two triangles below the calf ovals
Here are the feet.
Step 13. Go back to the biceps and draw two more ovals under the forearms
Step 14. Draw two small circles at the end of the forearms for the hands
Step 15. Draw a linear outline, add body details, clothes and accessories
Step 16. Finished
Advice
- Start with a pencil. If you make a mistake you can cancel and start over.
- Take some time to figure out if you are sitting comfortably and in a lighted area. If you feel uncomfortable, your mind may have trouble focusing and you won't get the result you want.
- Get used to sketching with a light hand. Deletions will be less marked. You can always go back to the strokes and darken them when you are happy with your sketch.
- Don't rush things but be prolific. Draw often. Practice makes perfect!
- Throw yourself in and draw the whole world. Find artists whose art you appreciate and train yourself to emulate their techniques. As you watch a player to see how he moves on the pitch, so do you have to do with an artist.
- Visit the library or bookstore to find art books. The internet is also a source for finding world-class examples of art.
Warnings
- Don't feel like you have to exactly reproduce everything perfectly. Get it wrong and mix things up - that's how you learn!
- You may feel frustrated. If this happens, take a deep breath and resume drawing later.
- Some people may find the nude offensive. As an artist, you have the freedom to portray what you want, but think carefully about who you draw and where.
- Don't be discouraged if you feel your designs are not up to par. Not everyone has a talent for being a good portrait painter but you can always practice.
