Portrait Drawing Tip 49
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Classical canons of portrait proportions
Classical canons of portrait proportions - The best way of learning classical canons of human body and head proportions is by drawing from life ancient sculptures and busts. This can be done in museums. If you don't have any museums nearby, don't let that stop you from sketching. Sketch from life whatever you see around you. Make self-portraits, draw your friends and relatives. If drawing from life isn't your thing, try sketching from memory or imagination. If you have access to classical sculptures, take advantage of every chance to sketch them. Draw everything you can find: portraits, busts, and whole figures. Learning from the great masters is the finest method to develop an appreciation for traditional art. Proportions in ancient and baroque artworks were idealized. Sketching such statues will help you grasp traditional canons of proportions. Such expertise will have an impact on the quality and style of the artworks you create. To learn classical canons of proportions, check this video lesson - https://lifedrawing.academy/life-drawing-academy-news/human-body-proportions-in-contrapposto
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