CHRISTMAS DRAWING SESSION

Last Thursday we did a special session in a new studio. 

(AnimationFX Studio, Tammy Von Sweet. December 22th 2016, Barcelona)

 It was our first session in this place. 

(AnimationFX Studio, Tammy Von Sweet. December 22th 2016, Barcelona)

 We hope people will be more confortable.

PIN UP INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIAL___03

Last Thursday we did a special Christmas drawing event.  

(AnimationFX Studio, Rosita Rose December 17th 2015, Barcelona)

Here are some quick sketches that I done in the preliminary session. 

All these thumbnails will be the visual documentation that I will use to inspire some cartoon sketches. 

Here are some cartoon studies drawn from my life sketches.

Even though I can caricaturize the female body directly from the life, I prefer this method. It helps me to show the differences between a realistic and a caricaturistic interpretation of the same model.

PIN UP INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIAL___02

Two weeks ago we did a drawing session with a model dressed like a cowgirl. We also enjoyed the music of some western movies. It was fun to draw while listening to different pieces of Ennio Morricone.

(AnimationFX Studio, Alicia Migueles October 1th 2015, Barcelona)

(AnimationFX Studio, Alicia Migueles October 1th 2015, Barcelona)

Here are some quick sketches of 3 minutes.

I have not added any final touch. When I draw from life, I normally try to create a mimetic or realistic representation of the model. In this case I exaggerated some proportions.  

By the other hand, Here are different spontaneous sketches who were drawn from my mind. 

All these samples will help me to explain how to draw PIN UP THUMBNAILS. 

VINTAGE LINGERIE SESSION

Some weeks ago we did an interesting pin up drawing session with an expert model dressed with sexy lingerie.

(AnimationFX Studio, Ana September 17th 2015, Barcelona)

(AnimationFX Studio, Ana September 17th 2015, Barcelona)

 I only drew a few sketches during the modeling training session. 

(3 minute sketches)

Sometimes, when the session begins, I can´t draw as much as I'd like to. I always have to measure time and be available to assist people who have a problem or need something.

PIN UP INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIAL___01

Last Monday I did a modeling training session with a cosplay model to prepare the instructional material for a future PIN UP DRAWING WORKSHOP. 

(Alicia Migueles, August 10th 2015, Barcelona)

Here are some quick sketches of 3 minutes. These LIFE SKETCHES are only to capture the general appearance of the model and develop my quick sketching skills.

I have not added any final touch. 

All these thumbnails will be the base for some cartoon studies.

PIN UP TRAINING SESSION

Two weeks ago I did a modeling training session with a friend who is interested in life modelling. It was her first experience and we created a vintage posing routine inspired by some Gil Elvgren´s illustrations.
 

She only did poses of 3 minutes. This posing exercise helps her to understand how to create appealing poses and how long she can hold the same position.

I like drawing realistic sketches because it´s an excellent analytical exercise to study gesture and anatomy.

Understanding figure fundamentals is essential to develop a successful CARTOON PIN UP STYLE. 

BURLESQUE SKETCHES___01

Last Thursday we did a burlesque drawing session.

(ANIMATIONFX STUDIO, Sonia Mar 12th 2015, Barcelona)

Here are some quick sketches of the model in different poses.

PIN UP STANDING POSES___01

Some months ago I did a private drawing session with a burlesque dance teacher.

(Marina Salvador, Barcelona 2014)

I took some photos which I used to draw these thumbnails.

When I sketch from photo references, I try to simulate the same working conditions of a life drawing session. I use a timer and never spend more than 3 minutes to finish a single pose.

This month, I´m going to design some exercises to teach how to draw the female standing figure. 

STANDING POSES are very useful to understand and memorize the standard proportions of the female body. After you know them, it´s easier to exaggerate the anatomical structure and create better FEMALE CARICATURES.

VINTAGE SWIMWEAR

Last week we did a VINTAGE PIN UP STYLE session and our members had the opportunity to draw a pin up girl in different glamourous poses.

(ANIMATIONFX STUDIO, Ana Feb 20th 2015, Barcelona)

Here are some quick sketches 

PIN UP DRAWING TECHNIQUES

The following weeks, I´m going to prepare the instructional material of a special workshop. I will publish several life sketches and explain useful tips to DRAW PIN UP GIRLS FROM LIFE.   
Most of my samples will be inspired by the great pin up illustrator GIL ELVGREN.

A long time ago, before one of our Wednesday meetings, I had my first private session with a burlesque dance student.

(LIFE DRAWING BCN, Ariadna, April 2th, 2014)

Although she is not a professional performer, she did a great job and I drew some interesting poses. 

All these thumbanils are 3 MINUTES SKETCHES.
 

I spent a few minutes to adding some finishing touches. It helps to visualize the coloured line when I scan them.