Masters of Anatomy

[Davenport]

Just wondering what artists and fans thought of their contributors list. (long list, down left-hand navigation bar)

Kickstarter: Masters of Anatomy

 

Apparently there's some pent-up demand for good reference books, reaching 2,663% of their initial requested funding.

 

Looks like a broad spectrum of comic book, game designers, illustrators, both male & female artists.

 

Thoughts?

[Davenport]

Looking through the artists portfolios this Meghan Hetrick piece snagged my attention.

 

If you've ever hauled hay, you know those hooks all too well.

 

 

[Davenport]

Andy Park Iron Man. Damn.

 

 

 

[Davenport]

J. Scott Campbell cover and his photo reference model.

 

[Davenport]

Wow, this Ryan Woodward sketch-animation reel is mesmerizing. Very cool.

 

[Chip Cataldo]

That was simply beautiful. Thank you so much for sharing it.

 

Peace,

 

Chip

[Unca Ben]

Some boardees around here will be delighted to learn Humberto Ramos will be one of the artists chosen to exemplify the "modern aesthetic" of Masters of Anatomy.

[jools&jim]

 

Apparently there's some pent-up demand for good reference books..

Isn't this still in print?

 

 

 

 

 

 

[kav]

J. Scott Campbell cover and his photo reference model.

 

Why even use reference? He completely lost the relaxed natural body pose.....

[Shadow]

Apparently there's some pent-up demand for good reference books..

Isn't this still in print?

 

 

 

 

 

 

I have a copy and use it a lot

[kav]

Hogarth is a bit stiff for me

[dupont2005]

Why even use reference?

He probably didn't. I'm betting the drawing came before the photo.

[kav]

that makes sense

I retract my statement

[Speedy-D]

J. Scott Campbell cover and his photo reference model.

 

Why even use reference? He completely lost the relaxed natural body pose.....

Yeah, she barely looks like she's sitting on the couch.

[kav]

Yes she's like stiffly sitting forward in some weird way. Artists often have trouble drawing people sitting-they tend to place figures like colorforms over furniture. (see LIEFELD)

[dupont2005]

Artists often have trouble drawing people sitting-they tend to place figures like colorforms over furniture. (see LIEFELD)

Crappy ones do. Plenty out there can handle it.

 

[Davenport]

Isn't this still in print?

 

 

 

 

 

 

I have a copy and use it a lot

Yeah, when I clicked on about "The Book" I saw...

 

Andrew Loomis created the Ideal Male and Female references over 70 years ago and since then generations of artists have used them to understand the complex proportions of human anatomy. But while the art world has evolved dramatically, these classic references have remained unchanged. We believe it's time for a refresh.

 

Sorry fellas, "refresh" all you want, but Andrew Loomis has stood the test of time for a reason. Ditto for Hogarth.

[kav]

yup

hernandez pulls it off

and thats freehand

[Davenport]

I really like this Mattias Adolfsson stuff. Engaging and controlled madness, all at the same time.

 

 

[Quicksilver Signs]

J. Scott Campbell cover and his photo reference model.

 

Why even use reference? He completely lost the relaxed natural body pose.....

 

Agreed.

 

Wow! who is the model? I love redheads