How to Draw Feet Tutorial

The video tutorial on this page features excerpts of a one hour Live Lesson that appearing in the member section of the site on February 20, 2013. To see the full one hour session, complete with commentary, visit drawing feet (members only).

Learning How To Draw Feet

Drawing feet for some is a frustrating experience. Figure drawing in general is challenging. This is mainly because there are no formulas that exist for drawing people. The figure also changes when viewed from different angles increasing the challenge. When it comes to feet and hands, the same challenges exist. Often, students find it convenient to simply hide hands and feet in a drawing, avoiding the challenge. Hands could be hidden in pockets, and feet hidden behind tall grass.

The best way to improve is to attack the challenge "head on". Don't avoid drawing feet because it is perceived that they are hard to draw. Instead practice drawing feet so that you can improve.

It's true that there are no formulas that exist for drawing feet, but there are some simple forms and shapes that can be observed. When the form of the feet is broken down into easy to draw forms and shapes, the process of drawing becomes easier. Learning how to recognize these forms is the real secret to drawing feet or really anything else for that matter.

When it comes to drawing feet, there are three basic forms to identify. The first is a wedge shape that can be found in the middle of the foot. The second is a curved "block" that exists in the location of the toes. The last form is another curved "block" at the heel of the foot. Identify and draw these forms first, then draw the contours. When drawing the feet is approached in this manner, your odds of success increase.

Basic forms involved in drawing feet...