Pencil Drawing - Steps to Draw a Gymnast
If you love sports and have zeal for a gymnast then you may want to draw a gymnast in action using the pencil-drawing techniques.
This could be a bit challenging for you because sketching an object that is still, is easy.
However, sketching objects that are in motion can be really tough.
Here some simple steps that will teach you how to create a gymnastic image.
Bur before that you must take care of the following things: Whenever you plan to sketch a new image, ensure that you have a photograph of the same as this would make your task much easier.
Sports people have specially toned bodies and the dresses that they wear are special too.
Having a photograph with you can help you replicating the image properly and get a real life picture.
Now let us proceed to the steps: 1.
First of all, decide on the subject.
Your subject may vary depending on the theme.
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Now, you must put together the composition items such as the beam, floor-work and more.
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If it required then you may take some time out to watch some of the film footage of gymnastics.
This will enable you to understand your subject in a much better way.
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Carefully take note of the distinctive muscle groups that are formed within the specific activities.
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Try to arrest the sports persons energy and their body movements.
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Take careful note of the type of clothes that they wear and how the clothes moves along with the movements of the body.
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The hair and the facial expressions are also equally important and must be noted.
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Be careful to take note of the right proportions.
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It is recommended that you always use freehand so that it does not feel stilted in any way.
It may appear a bit challenging initially, but good observation and practice can considerably lighten your task.