Anatomy; My First Attempt

[Corky-D]

This is supposed to be a very rough skelleton for a character.

But before I even continue, I'd like to ask you Artprofessionals, if it's even half worth it.
Should I scrap it and start again?
Practice more?

Give me some help on the pic here.
I know that the head and legs might be misshaped.

But as stated, I'm interested what the Artsers here think of this ...thing.

The more time I spend on it the less I'm liking it.

SO, if anyone is so kind to leave CONSTRUCTIVE Criticism...

I'd like to update this with the tips you give me.

[wiid]

His head is waayy too big. Before you have a stab at anatomy, try doing some research first. ;]

Also, draw from life.

[Dookiemaister]

i dont know what kind of character your going for, but this is the real male anatomy.

not a professional so its not that precise.

[Cornmander]

Im not gonna list all the things wrong but, your body area (chest+Stomach) is about 2 and 1 half heads long and and your elbows go down to your navel. Your shoulders are half a head away from the haed each. Im not gonna say anymore cause thats the only stuff im pretty sure about.

[BlackmarketKraig]

Yeah before you get into mapping out some anatomical skeletons you need to get a grounding in actual anatomy, and that means drawing from life. You need to study the human body extensively before you get into making your own poses and original characters. If you can't get outside or in some art classes the internet is chalk full of pictures of all kinds of people for you to study and draw.

[Corky-D]

Ok, thank you all for commenting I'll be practicing a bit more till I try again.

[Wildcarousel]

Here is an outline I did awhile back, sorry I don't have a straight body or anything clear (coz it's from a small note paper), but I hope you can see how the parts are put together. Good Luck.

[ornery]

At 10/11/07 08:44 AM, Wildcarousel wrote: Here is an outline I did awhile back, sorry I don't have a straight body or anything clear (coz it's from a small note paper), but I hope you can see how the parts are put together. Good Luck.

Are those drawn from one of those wooden mannaquin things? Because if they are then you should discard the piece as an anatomy reference. Those manaquins are useless as far as human anatomny goes. They are out of proportion, have improper joint placement and articulation, and incorrect part relations and shapes. They are better used for movement references when doing an animation, or for cartoon style illustrations and movements.