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Anatomy Archive
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![Simplifying the skeleton The skeleton can be an intimidating thing to approach, not for it’s halloween persona or supernatural qualities but simply because of its complexity. Not just in […]](http://helen-frost.co.uk/wp/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/skeleton-115x115.jpg "Simplifying the skeleton")
Simplifying the skeleton
Posted on August 7, 2012 | No CommentsSimplifying the skeleton The skeleton can be an intimidating thing to approach, not for it’s halloween persona or supernatural qualities but simply because of its complexity. Not just in […] -
![Good proportions are critical to a convincing drawing but what precisely makes ‘good proportions’? How heroes are made There are various canons of proportion; The figure 7 1/2 heads high, […]](http://helen-frost.co.uk/wp/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/canons-of-proportion-115x115.jpg "Perfectly in Proportion?")
Perfectly in Proportion?
Posted on July 6, 2012 | No CommentsGood proportions are critical to a convincing drawing but what precisely makes ‘good proportions’? How heroes are made There are various canons of proportion; The figure 7 1/2 heads high, […] -
![I made this écorché skull under the direction of sculptor Eleanor Crook, as part of an inspiring summer school at the Ruskin School of Art: Focussing on ‘Art and Anatomy’ the […]](http://helen-frost.co.uk/wp/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Ecorche-head-115x115.jpg "Écorché Skull at the Ruskin Art and Anatomy Summer school")
Écorché Skull at the Ruskin Art and Anatomy Summer school
Posted on October 3, 2011 | 2 CommentsI made this écorché skull under the direction of sculptor Eleanor Crook, as part of an inspiring summer school at the Ruskin School of Art: Focussing on ‘Art and Anatomy’ the […] -
![I’m starting with the skull in my quest to draw the figure from memory. It’s my benchmark for learning anatomy and a great way to check that I am actually […]](http://helen-frost.co.uk/wp/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/skull-construction-115x115.jpg "Starting with the skull: anatomy")
Starting with the skull: anatomy
Posted on May 22, 2011 | No CommentsI’m starting with the skull in my quest to draw the figure from memory. It’s my benchmark for learning anatomy and a great way to check that I am actually […] -
![At first when I tried to learn anatomy I had no idea where to start. I had the books, but each time I looked at them I was lost. What […]](http://helen-frost.co.uk/wp/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/anatomy-overlay-115x115.jpg "Learning Anatomy")
Learning Anatomy
Posted on February 4, 2011 | No CommentsAt first when I tried to learn anatomy I had no idea where to start. I had the books, but each time I looked at them I was lost. What […] -
![Anatomy strategy I’ve been studying anatomy for a little while now; I’ve been to workshops with Alan McGowan, and attended the anatomy sessions at LARA. I feel like I’ve made […]](http://helen-frost.co.uk/wp/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/mannikin-115x115.jpg "Anatomy – Strategy")
Anatomy – Strategy
Posted on February 4, 2011 | No CommentsAnatomy strategy I’ve been studying anatomy for a little while now; I’ve been to workshops with Alan McGowan, and attended the anatomy sessions at LARA. I feel like I’ve made […] -
![When I first started trying to learn anatomy I found it really difficult. I knew it would really improve my drawing but I wasn’t sure exactly how. I was (and […]](http://helen-frost.co.uk/wp/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/AIA-2010_2-115x115.jpg "Why learn anatomy?")
Why learn anatomy?
Posted on September 28, 2010 | 3 CommentsWhen I first started trying to learn anatomy I found it really difficult. I knew it would really improve my drawing but I wasn’t sure exactly how. I was (and […]