TEACH YOURSELF | The Line Of Action

How can you convey the essence of a pose in a clear, interesting way that captivates the beholder of your drawing?

The 'Line of Action' is arguably one of the most efficient ways to do so.

On the internet, the 'Line of Action' has been covered by many artists and I am going to share some of my favorite advice in this post.

Let's get to it!

In these handouts, Pixar story artist Alex Woo explains that the 'Line of Action' is equivalent to the 'Main Idea' of the pose you're drawing:

(Source: woohoopictures)

Some more info on the ‘line of action,’ given to me by one of my CalArts teachers:

(Source: lindadornart)

(Source: sevencamels)

Finally, here is a handout from Griz and Norm:

(Source: grizandnorm)

Have fun studying these!

-Christine-