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.

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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