The Reilly Method - Drawing the Reilly Body Abstraction Part 2

The Reilly Method - Drawing the Reilly Body Abstraction Part 2

We are now ready to explore the figure abstraction. Just as we used the head abstraction to navigate the landmarks and rhythms of the head, we will now work on the figure. This system will help to assist you when working quickly, doing exercises like quick sketch, or when inventing or embellishing figures from photos or life. Keep in mind if this is your first introduction to this system, it might be a bit overwhelming. I know, it was for me. I now rely heavily on it as it has become intuitive. One must keep in mind that the lines track along muscle insertions and as such are very logical. Be careful not to create abstractions that don’t have a basis on functional anatomy. As with most things concerning the figure, anatomy is the linchpin. We will get into that soon enough. For now, have fun exploring and experimenting with these lines.

This grid, or navigation system, was pioneered by Frank Reilly. You will see many in use, but not all track correctly or attractively. Abstractions are very complex and useful, but you must be very knowledgeable to create them. Make sure they are founded
on the “form follows function” concept. This is going to be a great system for you to pour some serious time into. Good luck, and stay patient
with this one.

REMEMBER
This abstraction is very simple. I use derivatives of this as I work up my figures. The abstraction gets more complex as you learn more anatomy. Remember, the lines are meant to bend with the pose. These are static poses. You will find it challenging to say the least as you begin to animate this wire frame. It is well worth the effort.

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George Bridgman anatomy PDF https://ia803009.us.archive.org/0/items/georgebridgmanconstructiveanatomy/George-Bridgman-Constructive-Anatomy.pdf

Loomis PDF
figure https://ia801604.us.archive.org/29/items/AndrewLoomis-DesenhoDeDesenho/AndrewLoomis-FigureDrawing.pdf

Loomis PDF
head and hands
https://ia802804.us.archive.org/12/items/drawingtheheadandhandsandrewloomis_201912/Drawing%20the%20Head%20and%20Hands%20-%20Andrew%20Loomis.pdf

Hogarth hands PDF
https://ia801006.us.archive.org/30/items/BurneHogarthDrawingDynamicHands/Burne%20Hogarth%20%20-%20Drawing%20Dynamic%20Hands.pdf

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