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Because I have several friends who really need some anatomy lessons. This isn't the prettiest tutorial ever, but it gets the idea across.I will re-type the text here for those who can't read my handwriting, with a few added things:
Note that I am using my own fursona's legs as a base. Slight differences in anatomy may apply depending on the age, gender, high, weight, species, etc. of your muse!
This line should not go back UP if the muse is standing normally. This is the anthro equivalent of squatting. DO NOT make this mistake!
It helps me to think of anthro legs as regular legs with short second sections, and long feet to make up for it.
One of the most important things to keep in mind when trying to achieve correct anatomy is SYMMETRY. Both legs should be the exact same, meaning each section of one leg should match the corresponding sections of the other leg. Ex: One foot shouldn't be longer or shorter than the other.
Unless one foot is behind the other, they should touch the ground in the same place. One should not be higher than the other. You may need to draw a horizontal line as a guide for where the ground is.
DO NOT change the LENGTH of anything to make both feet touch the ground evenly! Instead, adjust an angle or two until it works. If working digitally, rotating the sketch can also be a big help.
Remember: There is no such thing as a perfect tutorial with all the answers. Make sure you look at several. I'm still learning just like you are!
If you have any questions or think I should add more tips/info, let me know.
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Comments: 58
WhIppIng-b0y [2021-07-27 07:31:17 +0000 UTC]
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Crimson-Dragon-King [2019-08-28 16:20:38 +0000 UTC]
Thanks for the tutorial, this really helps.
P.S. I am designing a cat race for a story
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Can-Cat [2017-02-27 23:25:48 +0000 UTC]
Thanks for posting. This was helpful in makingΒ Moon Dancer , a coloured versions ofΒ Dema- lineart , byΒ DestinyBlue .Β Β
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TheUnseenWorld [2016-05-01 18:43:09 +0000 UTC]
*Digitigrade legs
XD
There's two types of FUrry legs or ANthro legs
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Violyte64 In reply to TheUnseenWorld [2016-05-01 18:54:57 +0000 UTC]
I didn't know that at the time. *points to upload date nearly 3 years ago*
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TheUnseenWorld In reply to Violyte64 [2016-05-02 17:57:04 +0000 UTC]
AHAHAH XD hi XD sorry about that
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Thesonicfan21 [2015-11-24 02:55:25 +0000 UTC]
I had lods of problems in drawing legs. Thank you for the help!
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DragonMage156 [2015-11-19 05:09:53 +0000 UTC]
I always have trouble drawing proper legs for my OCs but this will help. Thank you
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Violyte64 In reply to Svy-Juvess [2015-11-13 03:28:37 +0000 UTC]
anthropomorphic. Try googling it.
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Violyte64 In reply to Svy-Juvess [2015-11-14 00:12:18 +0000 UTC]
basically yes, but it can apply to anything that isn't human, not just necessarily animals.
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TheMrMinish In reply to Violyte64 [2015-12-08 22:24:50 +0000 UTC]
On some sites like fur affinity they recognize all animals as furries. I don't know why but when looking for art there I found dragons (sci-fi), lizards etc.
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Violyte64 In reply to Svy-Juvess [2015-11-14 08:19:39 +0000 UTC]
It can apply to rocks, yes.
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vulture-bone [2015-06-08 11:54:44 +0000 UTC]
I was looking for something like this for ages now xD thank you!!
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FlashbackingArtist00 [2015-04-12 16:19:16 +0000 UTC]
Yush yush YUSH!! Gonna try this!
Thank you so much!
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Avatardragontrainer [2014-06-01 16:43:04 +0000 UTC]
Could you do an anthro nightfury base from how to train you dragon for me?
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Violyte64 In reply to Avatardragontrainer [2014-06-01 18:41:56 +0000 UTC]
Once commissions are opened up again, you could buy that.
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nanotech9630 [2014-05-11 21:26:47 +0000 UTC]
this help me a whole lot with the legs on my dragoness thank you very much and btw very nice icon
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Skoryx [2014-01-12 03:46:05 +0000 UTC]
This is very helpful! Thank you!
I always used to make the mistake of drawing the legs squat instead of normal, because I didn't realize it was incorrect. . .
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Violyte64 In reply to Skoryx [2014-01-12 03:48:15 +0000 UTC]
Don't worry, I made that mistake CONSTANTLY before I realized it.
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Speciesunkn0wn [2013-11-23 22:42:24 +0000 UTC]
Oh, something that I think a few people would like to know is how to add claws to the feet?
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Violyte64 In reply to Speciesunkn0wn [2013-11-24 05:10:05 +0000 UTC]
I might do some more anatomy tutorials, and I'll probably include that.
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Speciesunkn0wn [2013-11-23 18:45:41 +0000 UTC]
Thanks! I've been looking for a tut. with STRAIGHT. ON. LEGS. God, you have no clue how annoying it is when you're trying to draw an anthro from head on, and 99% of all the tutorials show the legs AT AN ANGLE.
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TheDagwoodBrony [2013-05-31 22:39:45 +0000 UTC]
I'll find this quite useful as a reference, if nothing else. You did a good job with this.
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Violyte64 In reply to TheDagwoodBrony [2013-05-31 22:42:19 +0000 UTC]
Thanks!
Looking forward to your visit next week btw
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TheDagwoodBrony In reply to Violyte64 [2013-05-31 22:48:48 +0000 UTC]
Yep! I may take the opportunity to draw stuff.
... Or slack off some more and infuriate my watchers with lack of content.
Either way! See you then.
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K-A-Mill [2013-05-31 04:42:44 +0000 UTC]
this is a really cool tutorial! thanks! and would these tips and steps work for drawing satyrs too?
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Violyte64 In reply to K-A-Mill [2013-05-31 05:22:06 +0000 UTC]
Probably, though I can't say I've ever attempted drawing hoofed feet.
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K-A-Mill In reply to Violyte64 [2013-05-31 12:56:19 +0000 UTC]
okay thanks! i'm gonna give it a shot
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Rammdark [2013-05-30 04:14:31 +0000 UTC]
This is really useful, thanks!
The problem I have is actually getting the calf the right shape. If I get that wrong then the entire leg looks off.
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Violyte64 In reply to Rammdark [2013-05-30 11:49:29 +0000 UTC]
The way you shape things generally looks odd to me anyway because of your style so I can't help you much there
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