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Forming the Head: Simple to Complex

Form the head by starting with simple shapes and gradually add structure and detail. We cover base forms like the helmethead and egghead, first- and second-level blockouts, and the anatomy and variation that shape the head.

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3D Anatomy models for artists

3D Reference Tool is much more than just a library of scans. Here, you will find 3D anatomy references – block-outs, anatomy models, and realistic assets – to help you understand and create realistic human anatomy.

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Butt anatomy: muscles and fat

Butt anatomy is a challenging subject for many artists. First of all, humans are the only animals with abundant butt fat. And the butt has the Gluteus maximus – the biggest muscle in the entire human body.

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Butt bones and body proportions

When we think of the hips and butt, the first things that come to mind are the muscles and subcutaneous fat, and we might sometimes even forget about the skeleton underneath.

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Realistic human 3D model: the eye

Creating a realistic human 3D model is very challenging – as you work towards realism, it’s easy to step into the uncanny valley, the phenomenon when something is slightly off with the model.

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Book reviews by Uldis Zarins

After years of fruitless searching for a comprehensive visual anatomy book for his students, he decided to create his own handbook with reliable anatomical references for any aspiring artist.

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Character design

There is a great difference between modeling yet another anthropomorphic figure and creating the next big character that people will care about and sympathize with.

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The elements of art form

You will find out more about the benefits of using basic shapes in your art and learn how to make them work in your favor. We will also explore how to create 3D shapes of muscles and their anatomy.

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Anatomy for artists

We provide some solutions for challenges and share a few general tips on how to make the most of your sculpting, drawing, or modeling practice.

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Ecorche video series

In this series Uldis talks about the importance of Écorché in art and medicine, its history, and how the creation of the new 3D viewer and Écorché model.

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About human proportions calculator

This tool provides a simple and fast way to know the proportions of an ideal and realistic human figure. It proposes an easy way for an artist to understand what the human body proportion sizes are.

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