- You MUST have a foundation of the structure underneath.This is going to be found in the skeleton. Form always follows function and if you don't understand this, it will show.Fancy shading and awesome details will not prevent the discerning eye from noticing if the underlying anatomy is incorrect.It is best to learn where each structure is in relation to the others, how each joint moves (if it does) and each point of muscle attachment.
-The body viewed from the profile will have an s shaped curve in back, the neck will arch forward.This is because of the shape of the spine and this will be true even if the person has perfect posture.Use this rhythm to your advantage.
-The legs are not perfect cylinders and it DOES matter how you draw the knees. There are certain anatomical landmarks there that you cannot simply fabricate. I've done that in the past and since I know this information, my previous mistakes are beyond obvious (sigh).
-Pay attention to the pelvic region. Many of us have a tendency to guess based on "knowledge" of what we think it looks like. When people simply draw one curved line indicating the hips (sometimes a bump is added) the artist isn't taking into account that the top of the pelvis and the greater trochanter ( top outside of the femur) are separate points.
>If you have issues drawing crotches to short, too long, or making it visually apparent which leg is bearing weight, you should probably study the pelvis is greater detail.
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