Things to Look for in Walking Subjects
Everyone has a unique gait. Like your signature, a snowflake, or fingerprint, no two are identical. All of us are observant, the artist and the non-artist alike; we all pay attention to others. Have you ever spotted a friend from a distance, just by the way they walked?
Through observation the artist analyzes the nuances that make each person’s walk different, and with pen or pencil in hand puts that uniqueness on paper.
The key to this process is being observant. Listed below are some things to look for as you scrutinize your subject:
1. Observe how the foot is picked up as it affects the negative space between the legs.
2. Do the heels come up toward the calf of the opposite ...
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