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EDIT:Β I MADE A MORE UPDATED (AND BETTER LOOKING/DESIGNED) TUTORIAL FOR THISBIG FILE OKAY
I've always wanted to discuss this topic although I still have loads to learn from it.
So basically, this is MY understanding on flow and rhythm. It may have a different definition for other artists, but this is how I understand it.
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Man, I really need to get more into incorporating good flow into my work.
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Dude I've gotta say that this is a tutorial that answers a lot of questions for me. Great job!!!!!!
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Aaah glad you found this old baby useful! I actually made a more updated (and cleaner) version of this one hereΒ fav.me/d9i23sc
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your tutorial helped me so much. And I couldn't stop laughing. It's too funny lmao Β . I laughed so hard it made me cry lmao. But it helped a lot too, thank you so much!
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I just realized why my drawings always look so stiff.
Thank you!
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Thanks! Hoping to update the look of this very soon. My inner graphic designer is screaming at me to make this look better
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Omg so usefull (and funny xD). I thought that most of my drawings where too stiff T_T now I know why and how to fix it 
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No problemo, goodluck!
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Troy is it important for an artist to learn anatomy? If yes, than why?
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Definitely because it is an advanced lesson in understanding form, perspective and perhaps rendering. It is also fascinating because there are so many body types out there
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Oh ok thank you... is there something else wich I should learn before starting studying anatomy?
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Well that would be learning the very basic skill of Visual perception which is being able to convert what you see into drawing
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It's showed clearly, due most of the art books doesn't show properly the relationship between flow and rythm; but with your pic, you explained it very well. Β Thanks for share it...
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not a problem, buddy! I'm glad you learned something!
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You know, this is my favorite tutorial of all times. It really taught me a lot about movement in the body when you're drawing but my biggest concern is how to draw the figure outside of the rhythm and flow. Like I can draw the rhythm and flow easily but my character still looks stiff because I draw on the rhythm and flow. How can I get out of that habit?
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what do you mean by "draw the figure outside of the rhythm and flow"? If you want to make your drawings less stiff, try learning the concept ofΒ asymmetry
Well, if you want to look more into rhythm, I suggest looking up the concept of "straight versus curve", something like thisΒ radhowto.blogspot.com/2010/12/β¦
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Well, I meant that I tend to draw very close to the flow or the center line to be more exact and that usually is what stiffens my drawings and so I am trying to get out of that habit but I really don't know how.
This is actually very helpful, thank you!
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It all comes to practice. I think it also helps to try to imagine the force in action. Imagine what is under tension and what is relaxed.
Also try out figure drawing and don't worry about accuracy and focus on the force and motion of the subject.
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Force and motion.. I think I can focus on that moreso than accuracy. I sorta understand what force and tension is but could you still explain both a little to me and how I create and look for that in my drawing.
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I am afraid is a thing that should be demonstrated. You can always refer to a mirrir if you would like
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Hm, alright. I will do just that then. Thank you so much for helping me out with this! Again your tutorials are so helpful and I hope I see some improvement ts in my art.
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Thank you and you're welcome! Best of luck!
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also flow and rhythm is shown in hair, clothes etc too right? That's all part of it. This is really helpful and fun to read, i like the amount of drawings compared to the amount of text sort of like 'i don't know how to explain this let me show you instead' and that really helped me, who has the attention of a goldfish, to keep with it without losing too much focus.
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Yes! It applies to colors too and many, many other elements. I am glad you found it enjoyable
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Your tutorial has been featured on ~
It's a really helpful guide to gesture drawing, thank you for making it
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No problem! Thanks for the feature :}
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Thank you so much for making your tutorials! All of them have helped me a lot, thank you!
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No problem! I am glad that they've helped!
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Woo boy. I have a long way to go, but I like how you get your information across in these tutorials of yours.
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That's alright! Keep practicing and you will definitely get there
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Looks to me like the flow and rhythm lines come in after the character is drawn: that's just how i see it.Β
All said ,hands down I've learnt form this.
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Its more of a way of thinking! With enough practice and awareness, it becomes almost natural when constructing figures/characters
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Much appreciation for the tutorial, thank you!
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I think I need this a lot! Haha thanks for sharing!
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This has helped me too much.
Thank you~ :U
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Where has this tutorial been all my life?
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