Figure.

Humans are at the heart of illustration. No matter which stories we tell, it almost always involves a creature with a body, two legs, two arms & a head.

But figures are complex things - with legs, hands elbows & more besides.

How can we accurately & reliably draw humans?

The Main Idea.

Hands on a Clock.

Wireframe.

Proportions.

Advanced.

Legs at halfway.

8 Heads Tall.

A Tapered Shape.