A compendium of different feather marking types that can be used for inspiration in writing and art; especially if you want to be explicitly clear on the markings and don’t want to just have “striped” or “spotted”.
Disclaimer: I am aware that some of these markings have different names when coming from different birds, and that some of these markings are more artistic than realistic, but this for the fun and benefit of others, not for science.
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I don't know if this question has been asked before and I'm sorry if has been but I wanted to know how you break down your anatomy! The way you draw people in your drawing is always so fluid and especially the way you're able keep the heights accurate for different shots.
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i talked a little about anatomy before, so i'll answer your question about scaling heights in different poses today o:
when there's a height difference, check the length and width of each person's body parts. for example, saihara is a fair bit taller ouma, so whenever i draw them together i try to check/correct arm, leg and torso length, since they otherwise both have slender builds. if you pay attention to the relative dimensions, you can convey scale even when characters aren't just standing next to each other. i stuck saiou in a box today to demonstrate 🎵
try drawing the whole body for each person, including the parts that are hidden in the final shot. if you draw the whole body, it's easier to check the dimensions of the figures and make sure they're consistent to scale.
this doesn't work for all cases, but i think it's a useful habit to consider how characters occupy 3d space. if you only draw overlapping parts without thinking how they fit together, an image can look flat and won't convey depth.
if you draw characters in an environment, make sure to check the scale against objects in the background too
this height comparison tool might help to visualize sizes
try sticking your faves in a box too, it's a fun exercise in anatomy and composition :)c hope that helps!