
For this reason, and especially if the goal is to achieve a realistic look, it is best to use some form of reference (models, photographs, etc.) when drawing the body. Even the most inattentive observer can easily tell if proportions or anatomy are off. The human body is the most difficult subject to portray. For this digital painting, I used Photoshop 7, a Wacom 9x12 tablet on a Pentium 4 2.2 Ghz with 512 MB of memory, displayed at 1600x1200 resolution on a 22" monitor.


The body, muscular yet very feminine, creates a seamless curve with the hair. In this illustration, I wanted to convey a sense of power and elegance.
