By Matt Fussell
The figure has been described as one of the most difficult subjects when it comes to drawing. It is also the same subject matter, that when practiced, will help you improve quicker than any other subject. When you draw subject matter that is challenging, you get better quicker. So, don't avoid figure drawing, instead embrace it.
In the video tutorial below, we'll examine how to draw a person with their arms crossed.
First decide where the shoulders are and draw a line to represent them.
From here, you can draw the upper and lower part of the arms with lines to represent the bone structure of the arm.
Here are some more art lessons that you may like...
How to Draw a Person Standing
How to Draw a Person Lying Down
Figure Drawing Tutorials