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ORIGINAL DRAWING LESSON

Full-Length Girl

In this lesson, we will learn how to draw a full-length human body. The process begins with building a skeleton and musculature to accurately convey the proportions and structure of the body. Then, volume and shapes are applied over this framework, paying attention to the curves and lines characteristic of female anatomy. The final stage involves detailing features such as facial features, hair, and clothing folds to give the drawing liveliness and realism.

  1. Full-Length Girl — step 1

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    Step 1

    Draw a girl's figure. Use light lines to outline the general shape of the figure, establishing the pose and dynamics.

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  2. Full-Length Girl — step 2

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    Step 2

    Draw a vertical axis that should coincide with the middle of the supporting foot—this is the basis for the figure's balance.

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  3. Full-Length Girl — step 3

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    Step 3

    Outline the oval of the head, considering the angle and tilt.

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  4. Full-Length Girl — step 4

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    Step 4

    Mark the main masses: the ribcage, waist, and hips.

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  5. Full-Length Girl — step 5

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    Step 5

    Use schematic lines and circles to mark key joints (shoulders, elbows, knees) to understand the structure.

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  6. Full-Length Girl — step 6

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    Step 6

    With smooth strokes, build up the form, adding soft curves for muscles and the figure's silhouette.

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    Step 7

    Schematically mark the hairstyle and outline guidelines for the eyes, nose, and mouth, without going into detail.

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  8. Full-Length Girl — step 8

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    Step 8

    Draw the silhouette of the clothing, adding accessories.

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  9. Full-Length Girl — step 9

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    Step 9

    Work on the upper part of the costume, analyzing how the fabric lays on the body. Add fingers, emphasizing the fluidity, and draw the cup.

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  10. Full-Length Girl — step 10

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    Step 10

    Work on the upper part of the costume.

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  11. Full-Length Girl — step 11

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    Step 11

    Use light strokes to mark the facial features, keeping them generalized—the focus is on the figure, not a portrait resemblance.

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  12. Full-Length Girl — step 12

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    Step 12

    Refine the shape and movement of the hair, adding volume and texture.

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  13. Full-Length Girl — step 13

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    Step 13

    Give the drawing depth with soft-stroke shadows, and draw the light.

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  14. Full-Length Girl — step 14

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    Step 14

    The drawing is ready! You can color it in, following the example.

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