Most artists use the "head-height" method. An average adult is roughly 7.5 to 8 heads tall.
The clavicles (collarbones), the iliac crest (hip bones), the spine (specifically the C7 vertebra at the base of the neck), and the joints (elbows, knees, and ankles). These points remain constant regardless of how much muscle or fat a person has. 3. Muscular Mapping How to Draw and Paint Anatomy
Instead of drawing every individual fiber, group muscles into "masses." For example, treat the quadriceps as one large volume before defining the four individual muscles. 4. Painting: Skin and Form Most artists use the "head-height" method