Comic Book Pin Ups with Joe Benitez

On October 19, 2019

In 2D Drawing , Gnomon , Theory

Author: Joe Benitez

Duration:03:52:00

Actual Duration:3h 52m

Release date:2011, October

Skill level:Beginner

Language:English

Exercise files:Yes

Course URL:https://www.thegnomonworkshop.com/tutorials/comic-book-pin-ups

In this demonstration, Joe Benitez unveils the secrets of drawing alluring comic book style pin-up characters. Sex appeal and allure is conveyed through many methods including stylized proportions, foreshortening, twists and curves. The importance of facial expression is also discussed in the context of conveying the right mood or emotion, along how this ties the character together.

Curriculum

00. Preview
01. Introduction
02. Quick Preliminary Figure Sketches
03. Quick Faces
04. Reclining Figures
05. Emphasizing Emotion with the Pose
06. Standing Figure “Cute Girl”
07. Basic Facial Expression
08. Using Curves to Explore Pose
09. Multiple Figure Composition
10. Sex Appeal
11. Action Pose I
12. Action Pose II
13. Crawling Figure “Vampirella”
14. Standing Figure “Bad-Ass Chick”
15. Quick Preliminary Expression Sketches
16. Conveying Anger in the Male Face
17. Conveying Anger in the Female Face
18. Drawing the Default Face at Various Angles
19. A Range of Emotion in the Default Face
20. A Range of Emotion in the Profile Face
21. A Range of Emotion – Low and High Angles