Hi StormySky, OK, sorry, but this is going to be quick and dirty-
(in other words, I am tired as heck and need to get to bed).
For some cool SIMPLE quick tip type of stuff on Anatomy, there is a book called “Incredible Comics” with Tom Nguyen. This artist/author has a cool way of explaining the anatomy.
Then, there is a book (more like a thick magazine) called “How to draw and paint ANATOMY” by ImagineFX. This one also gives some cool Quick, Simple tips on how to draw the anatomy but, more in detail than Incredible Comics.
Then, there is of course, any of BURNE HOGARTH’s books, i.e. drawing the head, the anatomy, cloth etc. Anything by this amazing anatomy artist/author is worth every penny.
I also like another great anatomy/author by the name of JACK HAMM, his “Drawing the Head and Figure” book is just incredible.
If you want to get even more into the anatomy (to complement the books above), I use a book called “An Atlas of Anatomy for Artists” by Fritz Schider. This author has put together a book that reads more like a reference book for doctors than artists, but, clear enough for artist to understand where every muscle in the body is i.e. where they all attach to the bones, intersect with
each other etc. It’s a road atlas of the human body. I HIGHLY recommend this one.
And then, if your feeling really scientific and doctor like, I recommend one called “The Anatomy Coloring Book” by Attorney Wynn Kapit (he first practiced law, then became an illustrator) and Dr Lawrence M. Elson. Don’t let the title of this book throw you off, trust me, this book is only if your feeling like going into anatomy in an extreme way. But, I combine it with the one above.
I use the first books I mentioned for help with my style, to see form, line, expression, emotion, posing, proportions, etc. I use the last two books to see EXACTLY where all the muscles are.
And finally, there is Ryan Kingslien: http://www.visualarium.com/ He is an amazing anatomy artist in his own right. But the cool thing is he teaches anatomy using ZBrush. I am looking to
take his course here real soon. So, as soon as I can muster up some extra cash, I am most certainly going to take the course.
I have so many other anatomy books, but the ones I have just mentioned are the ones I use daily (or every chance I get to study anatomy).
And then, below is EVEN more info I recently sent to a friend, that he too is looking to learn anatomy…enjoy:
Attached are some links to some software for POSING to use with your
drawings (anatomy studying). The first link is to a software called DAZ
Studio, and it’s totally FREE. It’s a posing software on steroids. I have also attached a
link to learn it, for FREE also. If you spend a little time with it, you
can get it.
Link to the Software:
http://www.daz3d.com/i/3d-models/-/daz-studio-4?item=12194
Link to learn it:
http://www.daz3d.com/i/3d-models/-/getting-started-with?item=13531&spmeta=ab
And a link to a Vitural Human Anatomy Studio for $50.00. Site also has
lots to do with Anatomy so look around when there:
http://d-anatomystore.com/?p=67
And this awsome site. Has tons and tons of Different poses with the
option to put a grid for guidance… also look around and have fun:
http://www.posemaniacs.com/
And, here is another good one, ‘3D Virtual Figure Drawing Studio’:
Go to GOOGLE and do a search for it. I don’t know if it’s free or not.
Hope this helps. Dragon out.
what do you think about the model?
