We will start with a female 1:7 head-to-body ratio. I will guide you step-by-step to draw this figure. Human anatomy is a massive subject that requires a lot of study and practice to master. As a self-taught artist, I’m still learning.
Draw eight equally spaced horizontal lines with seven regions.
Draw a vertical line that divides the horizontal lines in half. Draw the head of your character in region 1. Make sure that the chin is placed exactly on the horizontal line and centered on the vertical.
Using the horizontal guidelines you have drawn, remember the following: The breast lies on the third line. The waistline is the midpoint of region 3. The torso ends in the upper part of region 4.
Start sketching the arms. The elbows are slightly higher than the waistline; for simplicity, they can actually be on the same level as the waistline. The hands should end in region 4. I have sketched the face in this step; you may do the same following guidelines you have used in the previous demos.
Sketch your character’s legs. The knees are in the lower part of region 5. The ankles start in region 7. The thighs are thicker than the calves; this varying thickness makes it challenging to draw. Draw the hair, which shouldn’t exceed the top line. The head should occupy all of region 1.
Ink your drawing and draw a few lines in the elbows and knees.
