Wisdom from Sherm Cohen by way of Character Design References!

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This site has some cool arm anatomy, especially about how it changes as it twists, which is often neglected in ref!
Main account reblog if you didn’t see this fun thing *v *
YEAH lots of people asked about bodies and poses SO
UMM THERE”S not much i can cover on full bodies idk every cahracter is different so there are noEAXCT proportions for anythign REALLYIF YOU”RE NOT SURE WHAT POSE TO DO jsut draw a random gesture line that fits the direction of movement and sometimes u end up with really ENERGETIC POSES!! I DUNNO THIS METHOD MIGHT NOT BE FOR EVEYRONE SOBS i dont reallly know
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PLEASE WATCH THIS VIDEO AND UNDERSTAND WHY I DO WHAT I DO
Combining elements of dance, performance art, music, technology, light and more, the versatile Japanese troupe “Enra“ creates magic.
This guy moves like he’s a stop motion character.
I’m gonna try really hard to make you watch this.
he goes by nyantaro, he’s part of the dance group called “nyantaro project”, and you should really check out his other videos because oh my god is he amazing.
I stumbled upon these and love them! If you struggle with hands (like me) these are great for practice and referencing. Thought I’d share my finds with other artists~.
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Thank you!
i swear to god you will not regret spending 4 and ½ minutes on this video
this is just too great im so done rn
JESUS
WHOA
DUDE
DAMN SON
MY SISTER JUFT SHOEWED ME THIS AND I CAN”T STOP FREAKIN ABOUT IT
LIKE THIS GIRL IS A FUCKIN DEMON OR SOMEIHTGN
JUST WATCH IT
I have lost faith in physics
what on this fucking earth
OH MY GOD THIS MAKES VOLDO FROM SOUL CALIBUR LOOK LIKE A PUSSY.
fujo:
SenshiStock’s gallery consists of millions of pictures that are free to use as reference.
General Drawing Poses
Sit and Kneel
Dramatic and Reaching Drawing Poses
Magic and Hogwarts Drawing Poses
Staff Weapon Pose Reference
Hammer, Axe and Bat Pose Reference
Sword Weapon Drawing Reference
Small Bladed Weapon Pose Reference
Gun Weapon Pose Reference
Bow and Arrow Archery Stock
Foreshortening and Perspective Poses
Dynamic Flying Falling Action Poses
Deafeated or Laying Drawing Poses
Magic Crystal
Magical Girl Wand Weapon
Transformations and Dance
Cards
Back Pose Reference
Pin Up Inspired Poses for Drawing
Performances Poses
Life in General Poses
Fights and Fighting Pose Reference
Leaning Poses
Classic Sailor Senshi Poses
Wings
Sailor Moon Villains
Pairs
Romance or Couples Pose Reference
All the Male Stock
Hanging Stock Drawing Reference
Three or More Groups
Instruments
Mirrors
Whip
Technobabble