Anatomy Studies for Artists Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn 1632 A.D.

Leonardo da Vinci 1485 A.D The “Vitruvius Man” is one of the most famous drawn picture in the world. Leonardo was one of the first artist to explore the nature of the human body through drawings. By knowing the interior anatomy of the body he could accurately create project the body; thus through his drawings he creates realism that enables the viewers to learn about the human body. The Vitruvius Man is considered to be the apex of understanding between the human body and the universe. This drawing describes the perfect human body in geometrical terms, and also represents the standard for human physical beauty.

Leonardo da Vinci This drawing’s date of creation is unknown, but it was published in 1510 (after da Vinci’s death). It is life study drawing of a fetus inside the uterus. This is one of the first recorded drawings of the fetus, and it caused emotions to arise when it is looked at. The concept of life was captured amazing well and represented the early stages of a human from the eyes of an artist.

Muscles of the human body

This slide show will show you some of the major anterior muscles of the human body. Anterior = Front

On the left hand side are the common names. On the right hand side are the scientific names.

NeckTrapezius Common name Scientific name

NeckTrapezius ShoulderDeltoid Common name Scientific name

NeckTrapezius ShoulderDeltoid ChestPectoralis major Common nameScientific name

NeckTrapezius ShoulderDeltoid Pectoralis major Bicep Upper Arm Common nameScientific name Chest

NeckTrapezius ShoulderDeltoid Pectoralis major Upper Arm Bicep StomachAbdominals Common name Scientific name Chest

NeckTrapezius ShoulderDeltoid Pectoralis major Upper Arm Bicep StomachAbdominals ThighQuadriceps Common nameScientific name Chest

NeckTrapezius ShoulderDeltoid Pectoralis major Upper Arm Bicep StomachAbdominals ThighQuadriceps Lower leg Tibialis anterior Common nameScientific name Chest

Illustrator Project – Fantasy Creature 1.For this project, you will need photo or a well proportioned artist reference of your intended creature or living subject. Take the ideas of a figure (torso) drawing to the next level and create a “being” that is accurate with the skeleton and musculature build. 2.You will need to write at least one page (type written) paper about your creature and describe several descriptive aspects such as: place where it is living, color, size, and characteristics, etc. 3.Draw a rough draft drawing with some detail of your living subject or creature based from your story with a similar composition for you painting. 4.Your final work will be a painting on stretched watercolor paper using Dr. Martins inks. The painting has to have detail, be accurate anatomically or in proportion, and have a range of value that demonstrates form