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Snigom In reply to ??? [2007-05-14 02:20:59 +0000 UTC]

Well, I am going as fast as I can I still have a TON of information to compile and stuff to write I am glad they are helping. Its actually thanks to people like you! You are directly assisting me in determining whether these work or not

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psychobrainzkk In reply to ??? [2007-04-27 05:52:38 +0000 UTC]

thanks much, this has been very helpful, especially the one on the top left with the arrows. again, thanks

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Snigom In reply to psychobrainzkk [2007-05-01 02:58:13 +0000 UTC]

No problem! I am very pleased that so many people are finding it useful. it was a great fear of mine, i am glad it is not a fear anymore

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AlmightyWill In reply to ??? [2007-04-23 12:25:01 +0000 UTC]

Make it. MAKE IT NOW.

I will srsly go to wherever the hell you live and buy a copy.

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Snigom In reply to AlmightyWill [2007-04-24 22:43:06 +0000 UTC]

LOL! I have WAYYYYYyyyyyyyy to much work to do on it. Like write it...organize it...clean it up...edit it...find a cheap publisher.....and money.

So it'll take a bit of time

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AlmightyWill In reply to Snigom [2007-04-25 12:53:33 +0000 UTC]

I'm willing to wait. For a few minutes. >: [

lol, but srsly make it.

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choke-ice In reply to ??? [2007-04-19 08:00:20 +0000 UTC]

Hey LOVE the idea, I would buy it. Finding female anatomy is harder to find than it sounds. Making it harder to find makes it harder to learn. So yeah I love the idea. good luck

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Snigom In reply to choke-ice [2007-04-19 12:37:26 +0000 UTC]

Thats good to hear It keeps me motivated to continue

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draksil In reply to ??? [2007-04-04 19:04:44 +0000 UTC]

you know, this can come in handy, can't draw curves to save my life, very cool

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Snigom In reply to draksil [2007-04-04 19:54:12 +0000 UTC]

Your welcome It was out of a mad desire to draw such curves that led me to my studies.

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draksil In reply to Snigom [2007-04-04 20:15:58 +0000 UTC]

very useful in my opinion

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Snigom In reply to draksil [2007-04-04 21:54:23 +0000 UTC]

Yes indeed!

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gothic-anomie In reply to ??? [2007-03-31 00:08:25 +0000 UTC]

I got a 'how to draw the female anatomy' book out of the library last week. they do exist.
but, this was usefull also. great work.

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Snigom In reply to gothic-anomie [2007-03-31 01:02:48 +0000 UTC]

Cool! I wish they sold them here Beleive the the muscle structure is a bit different as well as of course bone structure. Even when females work out (weight lifters) thier muscles still grow and develop differently. I wish to document and show case it eventually.

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Disney-bubbles In reply to ??? [2007-03-25 09:00:00 +0000 UTC]

I'd absolutely buy your book on this if you ever make it I love how you pinpoint these observations, they're so helpful. it's very interesting to see how you break up and rebuild shapes.

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Snigom In reply to Disney-bubbles [2007-03-25 17:45:55 +0000 UTC]

Thanks The book would go into more detail. I'd probably litteraly split up the angles and show how each pattern lines up. One of my earlist teachers told me the secret to drawing people accurately was trying to find patterns that link them together. This lead to decades of studying and noticing "yeah! that lines up perfectly with this!" You soon realize how perfect and mathematical the human body is...and how unlikely it is that we're a cosmic 'accident'. But...that's a philosophical and theological discussion for another time

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Disney-bubbles In reply to Snigom [2007-03-25 20:20:10 +0000 UTC]

lol, I absolutely know what you mean I looove finding patterns art is a hobby for me, I don't intend on being an artist proffessionally, but all the same, I find that breaking things up is a great way to learn how to draw better and better and when it comes to patterns, I'm atually going to specialize in linguistics, which is all about discovering patterns in appearantly illogical things ^^ I think we have a similar mindset on such issues ^^

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Snigom In reply to Disney-bubbles [2007-03-26 03:43:26 +0000 UTC]

Well...as long as YOU are satisifed with your art and how it makes you feel, then that is all there is to it I want to do it for a living not only because I love it...but because I've hated everything else I've done

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AnkhAnanku In reply to ??? [2007-03-10 18:07:08 +0000 UTC]

you should always have a good understanding of the real thing before simplifying it... good and thoughtful...

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Snigom In reply to AnkhAnanku [2007-03-11 16:11:50 +0000 UTC]

True. However...live models are expensive and in short supply where I live SO I have to go through magazines for models. Or sit in a mall and draw the girls passing by.

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Foxirius In reply to ??? [2007-03-01 03:03:25 +0000 UTC]

...oh, fantastic!

You have NO idea how helpful you have been in twenty four hours thanks to these tutorials, Snigom - many thank yous indeed!

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Snigom In reply to Foxirius [2007-03-01 03:07:04 +0000 UTC]

thank you

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DarkLP In reply to ??? [2007-02-14 14:48:28 +0000 UTC]

yep, this is really useful!!

thx for posting

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Snigom In reply to DarkLP [2007-02-14 18:06:07 +0000 UTC]

No problem! I am glad it helps

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SanSlugdog In reply to ??? [2007-02-13 11:45:19 +0000 UTC]

Its very usefull.
And i didnt know thats my lower back is heart shaped. ^^

I hope you can and will publish your book. It would be very usefull to all who draw just for fun or work

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Snigom In reply to SanSlugdog [2007-02-13 13:46:10 +0000 UTC]

Thanks

Yeah, isn't it cool! I somtimes wonder if that's where the 'heart' shape originated from.

Me too. I'll consider it a life-acheivement when I do

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Folksaga In reply to ??? [2007-02-12 10:56:21 +0000 UTC]

this is very useful for me..thanks

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Snigom In reply to Folksaga [2007-02-12 15:58:32 +0000 UTC]

No problem

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sliceman22 In reply to ??? [2007-01-21 06:47:41 +0000 UTC]

thank you!! I been looking for this kind of stuff!

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Snigom In reply to sliceman22 [2007-01-21 06:51:52 +0000 UTC]

Great! There is more in Gallery!

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dark-winds-alchemist In reply to ??? [2007-01-19 22:58:08 +0000 UTC]

hehe great tutorial
i never knew the lower back was heart shaped! XD
this WILL help me draw females better <3

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Snigom In reply to dark-winds-alchemist [2007-01-20 01:09:41 +0000 UTC]

thanks much!

I love the female form. I've been studying it for years. Honestly...I can't wait for the next few years of studying

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dark-winds-alchemist In reply to Snigom [2007-01-20 04:38:55 +0000 UTC]

i think i know why >_> LOL JKJKJKJK
weeeelllllllll i DO like studying the male anatomy for some weird reason
sometimes i STARE at my friends drawings or even mine, or pictures for hours O_O
i'm sutch a nerd 8D i like to study but only on certain things :"D

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Snigom In reply to dark-winds-alchemist [2007-01-20 06:33:10 +0000 UTC]

To enjoy the act of learning and discovery doesn't make you a 'nerd.'

Something I used to enjoy in my youth, was drawing with my friends (back when they still drew). I would feed off thier creativity and energy. I wish I could have that again. So enjoy it!

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dark-winds-alchemist In reply to Snigom [2007-01-20 20:54:23 +0000 UTC]

LOL okay i will!! <33

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taikomonk In reply to ??? [2007-01-09 15:28:03 +0000 UTC]

Wow ...this is so great and helpful too. Domo arigato !

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Snigom In reply to taikomonk [2007-01-09 15:54:17 +0000 UTC]

Doo itashimashite!

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lipssewnshut In reply to ??? [2007-01-01 23:15:03 +0000 UTC]

i found this incredibly helpful!thank you so much

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Snigom In reply to lipssewnshut [2007-01-02 01:44:53 +0000 UTC]

You're perfectly welcome and thanks! There are other tutorials here and some more on the way!

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avataroflight In reply to ??? [2006-12-26 18:13:11 +0000 UTC]

Great help this, I've always had more problems with female anatomy than male, and this is just awsome Thanks!

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Snigom In reply to avataroflight [2006-12-27 02:03:25 +0000 UTC]

Much appreciated! I too have that same problem so I devoted most of my study to females. These patterns help me remember what goes where and how.

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classicknight In reply to ??? [2006-12-22 07:08:21 +0000 UTC]

..mauhahahah double posting

hehe, just wanted to tell you that I drew a female, using some pointers from your tutorial

and It looks alot better! Thankyou! So, i'll practice my shading some more and then i might be brave enough to scan it and place it on DA ...hehe love that little emote.

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Snigom In reply to classicknight [2006-12-22 16:40:07 +0000 UTC]

You know...you could...tripple post if ya wanna...

thank you! I want to see it. Use my shading tutotials if you need some more assistance...or drop me a note.

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classicknight In reply to Snigom [2006-12-22 23:23:25 +0000 UTC]

I have used your shading tutorials But..not confident enough to show people yet I'll give it a few more tries and draw some different portraits and then we'll see what happens. The hair I draw still looks like hay though

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Snigom In reply to classicknight [2006-12-23 02:28:34 +0000 UTC]

Ok! We'll wait until you;re ready...but remember...an artist is more critical of his/her own work.

Think of hair as clothing. It lays 'flat' on the head. So in general it hangs down. It has 'folds' like cloth does. Hair tends to gather in 'groups.' The basic tendancy is for artists to make the hair all go in ONE direction. IN fact it goes in many downward directions. It also goes in layers. The inner most layers of hair are Darker, and Straighter. As the layers move up they get lighter in color (due to exposure to light) and separate more.

So...when you hav the basic shape of the hair, draw the top most strands going left and sometimes right. It makes it look more life like. I'll be able to explain more when i do the tut.

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classicknight In reply to Snigom [2006-12-23 02:43:20 +0000 UTC]

yay for tutorials

You're really good at explaining things by the way, even this little bit has helped me. Thank you! I'll probably maybe post something after Christmas.

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toerning In reply to ??? [2006-12-19 15:23:54 +0000 UTC]

GORGEOUS tutorial! Your figure is both accurate and easy to understand!
*fave'd*

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Snigom In reply to toerning [2006-12-19 17:07:53 +0000 UTC]

Thank you, my goal was to generate a way to remember proportion and form.

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Vibe-Rave In reply to ??? [2006-12-18 01:17:52 +0000 UTC]

um, me again. Would you have any suggestions on how to draw a heavier person? Male or female. These tutorials you have are great, but they are, like most anatomy stuffs, limited to the "perfect/preferred figure". If you don't know, that's ok. But if you do, I'd very much love and appreciate the help =3

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Snigom In reply to Vibe-Rave [2006-12-18 03:05:46 +0000 UTC]

Yes I do. I think I will have to draw it as a Tutorial. Not sure I can explain in words because Fat deposits are somewhat different from Man to Woman. There are some consistancies...like the Face and Arms, but stomach, butt, and legs are different.

A bit of a warning though...when I do it...it might be kinda gross. Here's an example of what I mean: [link]

Thanks for the idea! I think people should be able to know how to manipulate the form. I don't always draw beautiful people.

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