Chapter 1
HUMAN ANATOMY: Basic Body Proportions
Lessons & Homework Included
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Serena ArchettiHUMAN ANATOMY: Male Body Proportions
When studying proportions always remember that all
‘measurements can change fom individuals to
Indvidual and that sex. ethnicity and age all have
Influence on proportions Studying a standard model
lke this one can help you better analyse your lve
models and draw from memory. Once you have
leamed these basic rules make sure to drawal sorts of
different people from life and reference, to practice
and expand your knowiedge!
[The body from the font and back view is
approximatively3 heads wide
[Ei The aim is approximatively 3 heads long from the
shoulder socket to fingertips
IN The scapula lowest point ends a about 1 head from
the base neck back ew
[Bl The naval usualy sits inthe 3rd head ine
IH The distance from the clavicle tothe top ofthe top of
the hip bone is approximately heads front and side
view!
The crotch area is located on the ath head line,
Fememier that if you are using a 8 heads (heroic
proportions) model this measurement wll not
‘change, only the legs will become ha ahead longer.
IW Kees are located on the 5 head.
Imi The distance between the hip and the knee Is
anproximatively 2 heads
|B The distance fom the knee tothe bottom ofthe foot
Isao 2heads,
IN The foot and ankles is about head tallHUMAN ANATOMY: Female Body Proportions
When studying proportions always remember that all
‘measurements can change fom individuals to
Indvidual and that sex. ethnicity and age all have
Influence on proportions Studying a standard model
lke this one can help you better analyse your lve
models and draw from memory. Once you have
leamed these basic rules make sure to drawal sorts of
different people from life and reference, to practice
and expand your knowiedge!
[The body from the font and back view is
approximatively3 heads wide
[Ei The aim is approximatively 3 heads long from the
shoulder socket to fingertips
IN The scapula lowest point ends a about 1 head from
the base neck back ew
[Bl The naval usualy sits inthe 3rd head ine
IH The distance from the clavicle tothe top ofthe top of
the hip bone is approximately heads front and side
view!
The crotch area is located on the th head line,
Fememier that if you are using a 8 heads (heroic
proportions) model this measurement wll not
‘change, only the legs will become ha ahead longer.
IW Kees are located on the 5 head.
Imi The distance between the hip and the knee Is
anproximatively 2 heads
|B The distance fom the knee tothe bottom ofthe foot
Isao 2heads,
IN The foot and ankles is about head tall