Drawing the Figure Using References for an Online Comic
Location
CSU 284
Start Date
24-4-2006 10:30 AM
End Date
24-4-2006 12:30 PM
Student's Major
Art
Student's College
Arts and Humanities
Mentor's Name
Liz Miller
Mentor's Department
Art
Mentor's College
Arts and Humanities
Description
An accurate enactment of a comic story requires accurate drawing of the human figure's poses, emotions, and perspective. A two-year drawing research investigation, during which I created the comic The Planet Closest To Heaven, has allowed me to reflect on the most effective use of references. Real people were used as models, along with other styles of drawing and other references that included mirrors, photos, and books. I have discovered that using a variety of references conveys the many different situational moods of comic book story telling. The complete project is made up of pencil drawing, inking, charcoal, computer media and printing, resulting in a printed graphic novel.
Drawing the Figure Using References for an Online Comic
CSU 284
An accurate enactment of a comic story requires accurate drawing of the human figure's poses, emotions, and perspective. A two-year drawing research investigation, during which I created the comic The Planet Closest To Heaven, has allowed me to reflect on the most effective use of references. Real people were used as models, along with other styles of drawing and other references that included mirrors, photos, and books. I have discovered that using a variety of references conveys the many different situational moods of comic book story telling. The complete project is made up of pencil drawing, inking, charcoal, computer media and printing, resulting in a printed graphic novel.
Recommended Citation
Fredrickson, Jill. "Drawing the Figure Using References for an Online Comic." Undergraduate Research Symposium, Mankato, MN, April 24, 2006.
https://cornerstone.lib.mnsu.edu/urs/2006/oral-session-C/3
