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Published: 2012-08-04 01:56:53 +0000 UTC; Views: 7138; Favourites: 155; Downloads: 0
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Description Made with deviantART muro To increase speed, compositions don't always have to stick to locking in anatomy. Why draw a leg if you don't need to see it? Learning your form and the behavior of that form can quicken your draw time by eliminating wasted effort.
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Comments: 34

AmbiguityArt [2021-06-10 23:59:03 +0000 UTC]

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GeorgeCastro [2013-06-03 19:14:10 +0000 UTC]

Hey Dan, you still planning on doing the next tutorial on character design by shape?

Keep up the great work!

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riazkhan [2013-02-06 14:36:44 +0000 UTC]

can wait to see more, this is very helpful. thank you so much for providing this technique. much appreciated

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Sombraluz-Images [2012-11-14 03:00:12 +0000 UTC]

Thanks!

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MatiasSoto [2012-11-04 13:54:21 +0000 UTC]

Very interesting thought!
Thanks for sharing

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Damisi [2012-10-17 03:24:46 +0000 UTC]

Is it all right to say that you are the most awesome person ever?

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DanNortonArt In reply to Damisi [2012-10-18 20:49:13 +0000 UTC]

Well it is a factual statement, so I'll allow it!

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Damisi In reply to DanNortonArt [2012-10-19 05:36:54 +0000 UTC]

*pfft* Lol, Good to hear!

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kellistrator [2012-08-07 23:22:52 +0000 UTC]

This is fantastic. More..you've made me a process zobie...I've had a taste now I need more....process...mmmmm processs.

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basil81 [2012-08-07 21:45:28 +0000 UTC]

Billboard Mentality. That phrase alone is an eye opener. Keep these coming!

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Danielleister [2012-08-06 13:21:59 +0000 UTC]

thanks for these tutorials man, they really have some great information. I have to ask a weird kind of question though. I want to increase my drawing speed, but I'm worried about messing up, is there something for that? or is is just do it?

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DanNortonArt In reply to Danielleister [2012-08-06 17:35:57 +0000 UTC]

Fear is the killer of ambition. What is messing up really? Let the drawing happen. Speed comes when you can let go of your preconceptions on how it's supposed to look. Art really is a series of happy accidents. The best results usually come when you surprise yourself. You have to embrace the idea you're going to fuck it up, especially when you've never attempted a pose or gesture or idea before. Forward you go, you'll be able to mess it up again soon. Just keep practicing.

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Danielleister In reply to DanNortonArt [2012-08-07 03:27:46 +0000 UTC]

yep, figured it was just keep practicing. Thanks man! Keep up the showing tutorials!

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gjKg20w6O [2012-08-06 11:41:52 +0000 UTC]

I love you DN. Drawing science + awesome pictures = epic win. Thanks again!

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draweverywhere [2012-08-06 06:51:38 +0000 UTC]

AMazing to see this animated tutorial!!! Thank you for sharing!

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DanNortonArt In reply to draweverywhere [2012-08-06 17:41:19 +0000 UTC]

What's up my man! Thanks for the props and the gift of Muro! I'm a big fan of this program. We always get to see the end result which can be amazing, but watching the mind work is fantastic!! This really is a great opportunity to share the craft in a way that hasn't been explored much. Just by these little contributions I've made, the response has been great. I'm glad folks have gotten inspired or made progress with their own work as a result. I live to be inspired and I'm stoked I can pass that on.

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Justaoi [2012-08-05 07:03:21 +0000 UTC]

this is exactly what i was thinking! lol i remember in art history class when i was learning about the old school German painters and they didnt know anatomy so they just painted the form. classic!

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JasonTormos [2012-08-05 03:26:58 +0000 UTC]

This is amazing info! Thanks for sharing!

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rustyham [2012-08-04 23:02:22 +0000 UTC]

Thanks for making pose drawing seem a lot less terrifying. Maybe now, I'll be able to attach bodies to all the heads I drew.

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DreMalone [2012-08-04 19:36:47 +0000 UTC]

Definitely gonna try these tips!

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NicholasWatersArt [2012-08-04 12:05:37 +0000 UTC]

THese have been great to see, I only wish I could DL them so I can watch at my leisure from my PC even without a network connection.

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Sarkanybaby [2012-08-04 10:34:56 +0000 UTC]

Thank you! It's awesome to learn tricks from a professional!

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O-mac [2012-08-04 10:31:37 +0000 UTC]

Holy shit! That was incredible. The answer is so simple, yet it hold so much truth. It's like higher enlightment thank you for this.

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Mega-Karp [2012-08-04 07:24:23 +0000 UTC]

Seriously thank you for this
it's really proving very helpful and insightful.

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DotsperInches [2012-08-04 06:31:30 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much for these great tips, keep it up!

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Chemsem [2012-08-04 06:24:47 +0000 UTC]

Good tips, very good tips. Bravo for pointing out something not commonly if at all found in how to draw books.

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MrRentaro [2012-08-04 05:08:40 +0000 UTC]

As a student that is new to the field of animation, I humbly thank you for these tips!

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FabsBohrer [2012-08-04 04:13:05 +0000 UTC]

Dude, thoses DA muro classes are AWESOME, PLEASE keep coming with more tips and tricks, please please please!!!!

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Soulsicknes [2012-08-04 03:30:11 +0000 UTC]

You should put this stuff on youtube so i can download it lol..

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baddleebadd [2012-08-04 02:33:09 +0000 UTC]

On a roll here...Can't wait for the next installment!

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balgus82 [2012-08-04 02:19:33 +0000 UTC]

Ok that's it....I'm just going to create a completely new favorites folder for these things. lol

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sadpanduh13 [2012-08-04 02:17:45 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much. Look forward to the next one!

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Last-Jam [2012-08-04 02:01:16 +0000 UTC]

man I'm loving these I appreciate u helping us with this stuff ^^

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SteedAngus [2012-08-04 01:58:41 +0000 UTC]

really nice!

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