Dynamic Figure Drawing
Measuring: Do’s and Don’ts
A course by Shane Wolf , Artist
About the video: Measuring: Do’s and Don’ts
Overview
“In this lesson, I will show you the proper way to measure something in space, in our case a model (but of course measuring works for anything in the physical world you would like to draw). ”
In this video lesson Shane Wolf addresses the topic: Measuring: Do’s and Don’ts, which is part of the Domestika online course: Dynamic Figure Drawing. Learn how to capture the shape and movement of the human body.
Partial transcription of the video
“Measuring do's and dont's In this lesson, we'll measure something in space, in our case, a model, but it works for measuring anything in space. You'll just need a few basic tools. You'll need masking tape, a measuring device, a pencil, pen, it doesn't matter which. Our favorite knitting needle, whatever you're using that is long and thin to measure, and a vertical surface on which to place your masking tape. I'm using a drawing board. I'll hang on to my needle and put my other tools on the easel. Measuring is one of the artist's more powerful tools to call upon. Artists of all levels are me...”
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Course summary for: Dynamic Figure Drawing
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Category
Illustration -
Areas
Drawing, Fine Arts, Pencil Drawing, Realistic Drawing, Sketching
Shane Wolf
A course by Shane Wolf
Shane Wolf is an artist from the US who has been based in Paris, France for over ten years. After receiving a Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design from the University of Cincinnati, he set off for the French Alps to work as a ski designer.
It was during a backpacking trip when he realized his true passion and calling: to explore his inner artist with unwavering determination. He set off to Florence, Italy, where he studied at the Angel Academy of Art. Today, Shane is a professional painter working from his studio in Paris, where he experiments and seeks to express the depth of humanity through his art.
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