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Anatomy Lessons For The Artist

The only way to take your figure drawings up to the next level is to understand anatomy. This department will help you do just that. We will start with the bone structure and advance into muscle structure. Showing you with both detailed anatomical drawings as well as how to use anatomy in your memory drawings.

Anatomy Lesson Twelve Chapter 1. Muscles of the Head and Face - Anatomy For Artist's

This Anatomy Lesson is all about the "Muscles of the Head and Face". Understanding the muscles of the face and what task they preform is important to drawing facial expressions. I have learned a lot preparing for this tutorial and I am confident that your drawings of the face will improve after viewing these tutorials . . . keep reading

Anatomy Lesson Eleven Chapter 1. The Vertebral column - Anatomy For Artist's

This Anatomy Lesson is all about the "Vertebral Column" otherwise known as the "Spine". The Spine is a very complicated item that is very simple to overlook. You can dramatically add more dynamism to your figure drawings by understanding the details of the spine. This drawing tutorial will teach you them . . . keep reading

Anatomy Lesson Ten Chapter 1. The Foot - Anatomy For Artist's

This Anatomy Lesson is all about the bones of the foot. Understanding where the bones of the foot surface will improve your drawings dramatically. In this drawing lesson we will show what key anatomical landmarks to look for. We will go over anatomical terms as well. If you are looking to draw realistic figure drawings this video drawing tutorial is for you. . . . keep reading

Anatomy Lesson Nine Chapter 1. The Hand - Anatomy For Artist's

This Anatomy Lesson is all about the bones of the hand. The bones of the hand are very visible. Understanding where the bones are under the skin is a key element to drawing realistic hands. In this drawing lesson we will show what key anatomical landmarks to look for. We will go over anatomical terms as well. If you are looking to draw realistic figure drawings this video drawing tutorial is for you. . . . keep reading

Anatomy Lesson Eight Chapter 1. The Scapula - Anatomy For Artist's

This Anatomy Lesson is all about the Scapula. The Scapula is a very important part of anatomy that you should understand. In this drawing lesson we will show what key points to look for. If you are looking to draw realistic figure drawings this video drawing tutorial is for you . . . keep reading

Anatomy Lesson Seven Chapter 1: The Radius & Ulna - Anatomy for Artist's

The forearm of the figure is a very complicated body part to draw. Matt will teach how to draw the forearm with more confidence. In this tutorial Matt will show you four different views of the radius and ulna . . . keep reading

Anatomy Lesson Six Chapter 1: The Humerus - Anatomy for Artist's

This anatomy lesson breaks down all aspects of the humerus. If you are looking to enhance your figure drawings anatomy is the key. The humerus plays an important role in the look and feel of the upper arm in your drawings . . . keep reading

Anatomy Lesson Five Chapter 1: The Tibia & Fibula - Anatomy for Artist's

This anatomy lesson breaks down all aspects of the tibia and fibula. If you are looking to enhance your figure drawings anatomy is the key. The tibia and fibula play an important role in the look and feel of the lower leg in your drawings . . . keep reading

Anatomy Lesson Four Chapter 1: The Femur - Anatomy for Artist's

This anatomy lesson breaks down all aspects of the femur. Matt draws a realistic femur and places it over a figure. Chapters four and five show the femur from the posterior and lateral views . . . keep reading

Anatomy Lesson Three Chapter 1: The Pelvis - Anatomy for Artist's

This anatomy lesson breaks down all aspects of the pelvis. Matt draws a realistic pelvis and places it over a figure. Chapters four and five show the pelvis from the back view. Chapter six demonstrates a very quick memory drawing application of the rough pelvis . . . keep reading

Anatomy Lesson Two Chapter 1: The Rib Cage - Anatomy for Artist's

This anatomy lesson breaks down all aspects of the rib cage. Matt draws a realistic rib cage and places it over a figure. The tutorial closes with a few memory figure drawings utilizing the rib cage as a major form . . . keep reading

Anatomy Lesson One Chapter 1: The Skull - Anatomy for Artist's

To draw a structured, chiseled portrait you must understand what is happening under the skin. Incorporating key anatomical structures of the skull will . . . keep reading