Gesture and Foreshortening

Hi All,

Here is something I get asked about a lot, hopefully the description below makes sense. If you've ever wondered about foreshortening in a gesture, check out the text then try analyzing some of the examples below for how I'm handling the foreshortened areas. Hope it helps!

Lecture Notes

Here is a very rough lecture example from my "Comparative Anatomy" class (on the torso and neck). My animal references and imagery are pulled from the Joe Weatherly, Eliot Goldfinger, and Ellenberger books.

Sketchbook painting

Here's something a little different. Did a sketchbook painting in class today. Definitely felt a little rusty.

Feet studies

30 min. study