HOME | DD
KrisCynical β
Tutorial: Male Torso - Front
Published: 2009-09-21 01:28:19 +0000 UTC; Views: 123087; Favourites: 5873; Downloads: 2831
Redirect to original
Description
Another tutorial in my ongoing review of my anatomy notes. The same as before, the info is compiled from Atlas of Human Anatomy for the Artist by Stephen Rogers Peck as well as notes from Aaron Board's (www.aaronboard.com ) Figure Anatomy class at Ringling.Related content
Comments: 278
Thank you.
No, not really... there aren't as many visual "tricks" to the back, you know?
If you're interested in further improving your anatomy skills I'd highly recommend you pick up the book I referenced in this tutorial, though. It's an *excellent* resource for anatomy, AND it's super cheap to boot. It was the least expensive textbook I had the entire time I was in college and nearly 10 years after graduating it's STILL within arm's reach of my work area and I refer to it quite a bit. I can't sing its praises highly enough... which is why I recommend it to everybody and their dog, regardless of current skill level.
π: 1 β©: 1
I like your tutorial because it's a simplified version of the information found in anatomy art books. I heard about the book that you recommend. I will definitely check it out. Thank you so much for sharing!!!Β Β
π: 0 β©: 0
Thanks, very interesting. And, thanks for references, been using Grey's Anatomy [the book, not the series].
π: 0 β©: 0
Oh my gosh, thank you so much for this! The explanation about the serratus interiors saved me!
π: 0 β©: 0
legit question. The color coded part at the very top. Why are the nipples square?
π: 0 β©: 1
The nipple is round. The square shape you see is the skin surrounding the nipple, because Peck drew these diagrams as though the surface flesh was cut away. He left the surface of the nipple there as a reference for where the nipple should sit on the pectorals.
π: 0 β©: 0
This tutorial is...
FANTASTIC!
I can't wait to start drawing sexy men soon.Β
Β Β Β
π: 0 β©: 0
THANK YOU FOR MAKING THIS!!!
I now finally can learn how to draw a dude!!!
π: 0 β©: 0
I'm sorry to be the prick to say this, because there's really no need to, but I feel unnecessarily proud that I did not flinch at the scientific words for these because I'm taking anatomy/physiology for reasons like making my drawings anatomically correct.
Less proud because I still really needed this tutorial, thanks for making it!
π: 0 β©: 1
I don't think that makes you sound like a prick at all.
I highly recommend you get a copy of the book mentioned in this tutorial if you're trying to improve your anatomy. It'll help a lot!
π: 0 β©: 0
How educational yet fun at the same time! This helps a bunch! Thanks~<3
π: 0 β©: 0
This helped! Except the part that says "asis" I thought it said ass o-o I feel mature now.
π: 0 β©: 0
Thanks for the great tutorial! I learned a bunch of new things here.
π: 0 β©: 0
Hey, I have a question about the serratus. There are 5 of them but you drew 3. I know the first doesn't appear because it's next to the chest and the oblique doesn't go till there... But what about the 5ΒΊ one? It never appear? Even if the male is on side view?
π: 0 β©: 1
I wasn't going for textbook accuracy on the drawing there but just a visual to make my point. But no, you usually don't HAVE to draw five.
π: 0 β©: 0
In the case of the naval, I have doubts... [link] like on this, most anatomy figures show it being under the third set of abdominals
π: 0 β©: 2
I think the tuturial is correct. If you want to, go to this site [link] scroll the page down and look up the 2ΒΊ and 3ΒΊ images; they're very detailed and they show the shape of the abs as well as the 8 abs muscles and where the rib cage is , it might help
π: 0 β©: 0
Peck's book has been in constant publication for over 60 years and the prof who taught the class is a master figure painter and has taught anatomy for nearly 20 years. I'm going to continue to go with what I have shown here.
π: 0 β©: 1
Looking around a bit I have to say I've seen both versions, with many cases where it was between the third set in varying heights. Just sayin'.
π: 0 β©: 0
i plan on redrawing each and every one of these torsos. very well explained, keep the tutorials coming and i shall surely use them!
π: 0 β©: 0
Wonderful tips and drawings.Thank you for sharing!
π: 0 β©: 0
Yes, you can download or print a copy of it but only for your own use, please. Do not distribute it to other people.
π: 0 β©: 1
Thank you, and if I would I would also have asked!
and Great Tutorial! (It helps me further with learning to draw anatomy)
π: 0 β©: 0
Hey, as it is a anatomy tutorial, can I download and copy it for use?
π: 0 β©: 0
I often struggle with male anatomy so this should be of some help.
π: 0 β©: 0
THANK YOU so much for this tutorial!!!! I'm currently trying to practice more with male anatomy, and with the male torso I tend to screw up. Plus, I'm tired of seeing all the "multi-package man" drawings on dA, because seriously, real abs do NOT look like that. At all. Especially if they look chiseled in.
π: 0 β©: 1
The book I reference in this tutorial would be really good for male anatomy, but you'd have to get your parents' permission first before getting it because there ARE a few photos of full-frontal nude male figure models in the back that they might want to censor with a Sharpie or something given your age. I don't know how strict they are. You can find it on amazon for roughly $12 new.
π: 0 β©: 0
wuhhaahh .... >,<) this is really help me for learn it also kris san you explain it with simple explanation. about the six pack ... it is because our movement limit that ?
π: 0 β©: 1
I take it you mean does our movement limit the abs to six being visible? If so, no, it isn't our movement. It's just the way we're built.
π: 0 β©: 0
The key to drawing anything properly: know how it's put together. And that is exactly what this tutorial tells us. Thank you!
π: 0 β©: 0
This is very helpful!! 
π: 0 β©: 0
You have no idea how much I started laughing at the "GOD NO D8<" on the chiselled blocks abs. I find myself falling into that accidentally at times with painting, then step back from my image when I think it's finished and go "OH GOD NO D8<" myself XD
Excellent tut.
π: 0 β©: 0
OMG! THANK YOU! I have been looking for a simple and down to earth explanation of some aspects of the male human torso, but until now all I've managed to find are complex studies by other people and I was unable to understand what exactly I was looking at, until I found this. Again, thank you!
π: 0 β©: 0
thank you! this will help me a lot! you are amazing.
π: 0 β©: 0
Really helpful, i'm thinking of buying that book you mentioned, but the shipping would be a problem..
π: 0 β©: 0
"OMG NO NO NO!"
Great tutorial by the way. I find it very, very helpful. 
π: 0 β©: 0
Oh my goodness! I cannot STAND the chiseled, blocky abs. I see them so much and I find them to be very unattractive. Typically, looking like that usually means some guy works out TOO much and has probably starved himself at some point to make the muscles more prominent. Not cool. The smoother abs you outlined are MUCH more natural, much more attractive.
Good points! I'll try to remember them!
π: 0 β©: 0
| Next =>