Why the hell have I never learned this? Thank you.

Its such a simple technique but it is not something you can just "discover" you have to read.

And then C curves. And then straight-against curve. And then "http://radhowto.blogspot.com/2009/12/my-favorite-disney-shape.html" :D

I may not be the greatest artist on this site, but I'm addicted to S curves. When someone handed me a high-design/simplified character design to work with that was all C curves, I was completely stumped until I figured out that was what was the difference- switching gears was really really hard! :o

(C-curve designs seem to be really popular right now in character design for whatever reason)

Oh just http://radhowto.blogspot.com/2009/1.....ney-shape.html :P

Good stuff!!

Thanks for sharing!!

Thanks so much for the blog link! It's very helpful!

No problem! I got pointed there originally by  betsy :D

Betsy is pretty damn good!

Life drawing is my art book ;) *insert hip thrust here*

Dude, bragging about not reading isn't something to brag about....

Truth be told I havent read the Bluth book

Im not pissing on drawing from life. Its just there has been so many illustrators who have come before us and to ignore what they have learned means you cannot take that next step up.

Its like building a plane and saying..."I'm not gonna study anything already done I'm just gonna glue a shitload of feathers to my arm and leap off a cliff."

oh Im not disregarding that, like I praised 'how to draw comics the marvel way' to every mofo can approached me back in the day. I still like that book's teachings on perspective and usage of inking for b/w

Is this the Bluth book in question?
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Don-Bluths-...../dp/1595820086

Yeah That's it!!

He gives some really good stories in it too!!

But there is alot of really good new books coming out all the time. I hit the bookstore once a month!

Ahh Im a bit of a magpie on collecting books, DC inking/penciling book series, The Art of Marvel, ImagineFX book etc etc However the only book I use as a coffee mat is How to Draw Manga which got given to me for free ;) (No offense to any lovers of the book)

Will have to see if someone has a copy of the Bluth book.

I am the same way. I have a $40.00 art book on how to paint wildlife that I hardly look at.

Damn those books are expensive.....

Ooooooh okay now I get what you were talking about. I'll have to try some of that in the next picture I draw up then. Thanks for posting this up!

I think you need to accept that you are a damn fine cartoon artist. If you want to expand why don't you come up with comics of your favorite characters and start putting them in stories.

Seriously I actually study that pic you drew of Fang. http://www.furaffinity.net/view/7463215 (for anyone wondering) I love the extra bits of anatomy which gave him more weight and a floppy feel that made him more fun to look at.

You have more than studied enough to do some comics and there is no limits that I see.


I like to draw cartoons but I really want to do some hard anthro guys in a med evil setting. Also I do alot of study for more ..."superhero" type stuff. So I probably won't get as far as you with toons. I accept that and you should accept that your skills are ready to go to do toon comics or whatever. Do something with your bat guys.


http://www.furaffinity.net/view/6330249/

With me I need to work on composition I am coming to the end of a study schedule and with the new one in April I will draw/copy comic panels. As well as do finished art with less single character composition with no fore or background. I think you should challenge yourself and do the same.

Ever think of doing "good girl" artz??? --> http://www.cagedbeagle.com/design.htm

Burne Hoggarth is the anatomy series that alot of comic artists use--> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Burne_Hogarth

http://burnehogarth.com/blog/ http://burnehogarth.com/blog/books

Ooo, thanks for the tip! I'll have to keep an eye out and give it a try. There's so much to absorb. My brain needs more processing power. :D

I know the feeling!

Right. Don't just look at the pictures, but also read the captions. Got it.

I think I tend to over use it -.-

No you could use this.

http://www.cagedbeagle.com/design.htm copy from this guy for 2 months and see what you learn.

Oh I remember seeing his stuff around. I don't know if I could get my head around his style though, but cool stuff.

Your art has enough in it to tell me you could do anything but you need to inject a constant flow of information into that brain of yours. Don't rip off his style rather study the properties that make up his characters.

Well you are right I need to rip apart my art a little and work on some stuff indeed. If my life wasnt so damn messed up right now with crap it would be alot easier to try that. I think first I need to pinpoint something the most wrong and start working on that :P

learning anatomy and then drawing from all different angles is a pain in the ass. Try to simplify your life and art studies and I'm sure you will get better.

Here is to trying :D

I just can't draw. Lol. I've come to accept this.

Bud. I have been trying to learn to draw humans for years now. There is some success but still a was to go.

It takes time work and study...what else are you doing?

"Ways to go."

Stop thinking about arriving at a finish line and instead just look at art study as being a part of your life.

Yeah I know, I know. :( Still discouraging at times with the extra slow progress. Heh.

Im going to be practicing these on my stream tonight. i just wanted to let you know how much you cheered me up. thanks Alex. I really appreciate it.

It takes time and constant study do that and you will be fine.

Give me a buzz if you want tips.

o= I actually learned to do this (unintentionally) on some things. I dunno, it just feels natural? Especially around the pec/boob to shoulder connection like where you have circled. I should pay closer attention from now on to doing it.

Thank you!

Thanks for showing me this! It will help a lot