{"id":1765,"date":"2018-08-24T19:47:03","date_gmt":"2018-08-25T02:47:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fashionistasketch.com\/?p=1765"},"modified":"2024-01-16T05:51:10","modified_gmt":"2024-01-16T12:51:10","slug":"drawing-a-fashion-figure-tracing-method","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fashionistasketch.com\/drawing-a-fashion-figure-tracing-method\/","title":{"rendered":"Drawing a Fashion Figure – Tracing Method"},"content":{"rendered":"
This method of figure drawing for fashion design or fashion illustration is very easy and great for beginners as well. You can make your own fashion croquis templates that you can use over and over in your illustrations. It won’t take much of your time and will turn into a great practice and improve working with visual reference as well as your drawing skills.<\/p>\n
If you want to use the tracing method to draw a fashion figure, you will need a clear visual reference. So the first step is to go online and find photos of models that you like. They can be runway models, more curvy or even muscular, fit models. Choose the visual reference according to the body type you prefer.<\/p>\n
The phots should be clear, displaying all the body parts nicely and with adequate lighting. It would be the best if you could find photos of models in swimwear or lingerie so you can see the anatomy clearly and also see where the shadows and highlights will be positioned. For example, this photo below is a good reference as it represents a nice fashion pose and there is no clothes so it is easier to trace the figure.<\/p>\n
<\/span><\/p>\n For this method you will need a tracing paper or a light board. For beginners I would recommend a lightweight and smooth tracing paper. However, if you wish to use the markers after you have your fashion figure traced, then the semi-transparent paper is a better option.<\/p>\nStep 2: Tracing the Fashion Pose<\/h2>\n