Teach Yourself Visually Drawing

Discover the Potential of Line chapter 8

Resting Figure,by J. S. Robinson

In this sensitively drawn back pose, the artist used very simple and economic means to draw a convincing figure. There is a
subtle rhythm to the line, with carefully placed darks. Of special note is the darker line used to draw the left hip and pelvis
area, contrasted directly above it with the more lightly drawn rib cage and side of the torso. Because of the clear differences
in line here, the rib cage tucks neatly behind the hip and pelvis. The three deftly shaded areas of the drawing greatly enhance
the solidity of the figure.