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

Skeletal comparisons - lecture notes

Here are some rough notes from the fist lecture from my "Comparative Anatomy" class. The first week covers design similarities and differences within the carnivore, herbivore and human. I also emphasize a working method.

Summer quarter at CGMA

Hi All, Just wanted to let you know that registration for the summer term at CGMA started today. This is a great program that I really enjoy getting to teach for. Additionally, for being an on-line school it comes closest by far to replicating the on-site experience. I am currently teaching 2 classes there. If anyone has any questions, feel free to let me know.

Here are a few links for more info

http://www.cgma2dacademy.com/analytical-figure-drawing.html

http://www.cgma2dacademy.com/analytical-figure-drawing-2.html