[Rock Martin]

I've seen many FM artists here draw the inner and outer quad muscles(I forget what they're called)at equal positions on each side of the thigh. I've been drawing quad muscles like the outer quad muscle is higher positioned than the inner quad muscle, because I've seen actual FBB photos…but I don't know if I shouild go ahead and experiment the other way to draw quads. 

You guys probably don't know what I mean though….

[gettar82]

*sigh!* legs anatomy is my weak point:P
btw you're right, the two muscle parts aren't at the same level
here you can see a useful anatomy' study by the great Jebriodo 8)

http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/49855642/?qo=34&q=by%3Ajebriodo+in%3Ascraps&qh=sort%3Atime

[mikazuki]

My theory is that it takes a long time to learn about every single muscle on the body, to the point that you can draw without references. For myself, in each new art I do, I often pick a small group of muscle to study. Quads are one of those things that people may not specifically study about. Realistically (as shown in Jebrido's anatomy study, and BB photos), the inner and outer are not the same level. However, art often is about stylisations, and it's simply easier to draw them at the same level. Also, people who tend to study from other's art instead of photos (*ahem* me) will pick up other artists' habits ; and if they happen to draw quads at the same level, then the habit is transmitted.

[Jedediah]

*sigh!* legs anatomy is my weak point:P
btw you're right, the two muscle parts aren't at the same level
here you can see a useful anatomy' study by the great Jebriodo 8)

http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/49855642/?qo=34&q=by%3Ajebriodo+in%3Ascraps&qh=sort%3Atime

Ooh!  I'm great!

But anyway, Rock:  if you are looking at pictures and seeing the that the muscles ride higher or lower on the inside or outside of the leg, then by all means you should draw that!  It's those little observed details that make the drawing interesting (in my opinion).  The method you describe with the muscles at the same level is just inattentive drawing.  I don't think it is a style to be emulated.

My theory is that it takes a long time to learn about every single muscle on the body, to the point that you can draw without references. For myself, in each new art I do, I often pick a small group of muscle to study.

 

This is a really helpful idea for sharpening anatomy skills.

[Rock Martin]

My theory is that it takes a long time to learn about every single muscle on the body, to the point that you can draw without references. For myself, in each new art I do, I often pick a small group of muscle to study.

About focusing on a group of muscles to practice in a pic…what kind of situation would I make in a pic meant to focus on trapezoid practice or delts or even triceps?

[Archangel_Dreadnought]

Well, for me its a matter of what I find aesthetically pleasing.  I find that keeping them at about the same level makes the curves of the body flow a little better.  I also have a tendency to remove a group of muscle in some areas (some people add muscle groups when they draw, so, I can do it the other way around)

[mikazuki]

Some ideas for you, Rock:
delts:
http://www.topmusclegirls.com/ad2/helen1.jpg
http://www.amg-lite.com/?view=http://www.muscleladies.org/Helen/Pics/Helen1002.jpg
triceps:
http://www.ginadavis.us/Photography/Gallery04/b5.jpg
http://www.ginadavis.us/Photography/Gallery02/2003.jpg
traps:
http://www.ginadavis.us/Photography/Gallery04/24.jpg
http://www.stronggirlz.com/GinaD/Pics/Gina3104.jpg

[Tigersan]

Here are all refereces i used once. Imho its all you need there even are some of the veins anatomy ;).

[mikazuki]

Muchly awesome, Tigersan!! Thank you very much for sharing. These will come in very handy indeedy.

[Cindy Tortio]

Ugh! I wish I had more time. I just found this and it could have saved me so much headache! Thanks to all, great leg references.

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