How to Connect the Legs to the Torso

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  • Опубліковано 6 жов 2015
  • In this video, I show you my method for connecting the legs to the torso. It's pretty basic, but it is enough for me to get the results I need.
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  • @marquesmartinez730
    @marquesmartinez730 8 років тому +599

    I seriously think you have the best drawing tutorials on UA-cam

    • @fukquro
      @fukquro 7 років тому +33

      i am 99% sure he does unless there is some underground youtuber that no one knows of

    • @TheMrKelloggs
      @TheMrKelloggs 7 років тому +11

      Marques Martinez sycra proko feng zhu reiq xia taptara gg no re

    • @chydedelaplace8947
      @chydedelaplace8947 7 років тому +1

      Marques Martinez I agree.

    • @marcellolucas7160
      @marcellolucas7160 5 років тому +1

      Agree

    • @tony355367
      @tony355367 5 років тому +8

      It is true or most of the detailed tutorials are not free

  • @halicusnguyen8864
    @halicusnguyen8864 3 роки тому +39

    Sycra: "stick figure person"
    Also Sycra: _draws the entire torso_

  • @user-zz4yd3dc8k
    @user-zz4yd3dc8k 5 років тому +368

    Me: Wants to know how to connect the legs right
    Also me: gets a whole anatomy lesson

    • @halicusnguyen8864
      @halicusnguyen8864 3 роки тому +53

      I mean you have to know the anatomy in order to connect dem legs

    • @zenithchan1646
      @zenithchan1646 2 роки тому +1

      @@halicusnguyen8864 nguyen

  • @IcyFlakas
    @IcyFlakas 7 років тому +36

    I first came here just to procrastinate a bit on my homework and ended up learning way more than I expected. Great video, Sycra.

  • @narelletrapani3716
    @narelletrapani3716 8 років тому +358

    now I need a "how to connect the arms to the torso" tutorial haha

    • @reese8050
      @reese8050 4 роки тому +18

      Done

    • @narelletrapani3716
      @narelletrapani3716 4 роки тому +42

      Okay so it's been 4 years and I can proudly say I don't need a tutorial on how to connect the arms and torso anymore

    • @memoiv
      @memoiv 4 роки тому +5

      @@narelletrapani3716 its kinda funny that a comment can stay for years

    • @narelletrapani3716
      @narelletrapani3716 4 роки тому +5

      @@memoiv right? Lol

    • @narelletrapani3716
      @narelletrapani3716 3 роки тому +2

      @JB I guess ahahhah it's still a hobby and I never took classes, so as good as I can get

  • @AustinThomasFilms
    @AustinThomasFilms 8 років тому +398

    Just curious, where does Sycra go to study all the muscle and skeleton anatomy? Or is he just dissecting people in his spare time and I don't know about it?

    • @imcostalong
      @imcostalong 8 років тому +18

      online tutorials, if you can believe it.

    • @dmbro
      @dmbro 8 років тому +59

      +AustinTheWeird123 On his website he has for recommended reading:
      Anatomy-ImagineFX Presents How to Draw and Paint: Anatomy-Atlas of Human Anatomy for the Artist by Stephen Rogers-Complete Guide to Drawing from Life by George Bridgman-Wir zeichnen den Menschen and Der nackte Mensch by Gottfried Bammes-Strength Training Anatomy by Frederic Delavier-Force Dynamic Life Drawing For Animators by Michael D. Mattesi
      I'm assuming he's studied that material +Life drawing sessions, online study

    • @raymondharnack4160
      @raymondharnack4160 8 років тому +5

      An anatomy book? google? chrome even?

    • @goatontheroad7692
      @goatontheroad7692 8 років тому

      +AustinTheWeird123 studying, not like you you hobo pizzashit

    • @goatontheroad7692
      @goatontheroad7692 8 років тому +1

      I misunderstood the question k?

  • @Lamsaturn
    @Lamsaturn 8 років тому +132

    For some reason, legs/leg connections always came naturally to me in anatomy. But if you could hook a brotha up with an Arm to Torso video, on the other hand...

    • @AnnaGlin
      @AnnaGlin 8 років тому +3

      +Lamsaturn pretty sure he did one not that long ago.
      "how to draw the shoulder" and "the male torso", he goes over that a bit

    • @Le_beaubrun
      @Le_beaubrun 8 років тому +1

      +Lamsaturn Feel like the best way to connect arm is to know the torso/shoulder connection and the back muscle. Then it kinda comes naturally.

    • @Lamsaturn
      @Lamsaturn 8 років тому

      fingalificated I'll check it out, thanks!

    • @totallynotbigaapple5367
      @totallynotbigaapple5367 8 років тому

      I'm jealous

    • @SashaSlvt
      @SashaSlvt 6 років тому

      I am depressed do you know any toots on how the head connect to the body? The moment the head tilts or goes anywhere the 3/4 view my head goes blank

  • @zeerak9225
    @zeerak9225 8 років тому +28

    Yes, sycra it really is a diamond.

  • @deadnardo2289
    @deadnardo2289 8 років тому +61

    Don't know why but I like it when you draw on physical paper

    • @amon7816
      @amon7816 8 років тому +17

      Traditional. It's better.

    • @GiaTheSweetPotato
      @GiaTheSweetPotato 8 років тому +8

      +Carlos Calderon it feels more intimate somehow

    • @zeerak9225
      @zeerak9225 8 років тому +1

      +Carlos Calderon i guess it has to do with hand movements..

  • @Merserissugoi
    @Merserissugoi 8 років тому +25

    dam dude, the art style is strong with this one.

  • @enfixu5833
    @enfixu5833 3 місяці тому

    The way you passed the line with such confidence just made me wanna subscribe, incredible

  • @spotliker123
    @spotliker123 2 роки тому +9

    I learned literally everything I know about anatomy from you Sycra! I’ve been watching since 2017 :] You were and still are a huge inspiration for me and so many other artists. Love you man!

  • @Hardyz001
    @Hardyz001 8 років тому +39

    22:26 I laughed "If I spread my..." cheeks? hue, but still thank you for the lesson really needed help with improving angles.

  • @sketchywest1176
    @sketchywest1176 8 років тому +1

    10+ years of self taught free-handing all of my drawings. 10+ years of looking at people, how they move, what their proportions are, where everything begins and ends. 10+ years of sketches, sketches, and more sketches that resulted in being able to draw pretty decently. But this? Holy crap, this is mind blowing to me! Thank you for all you do!

  • @Feuryy
    @Feuryy 8 років тому +30

    This is exactly what I needed today while I was working on my sketchbook. Thank you so much

  • @himeshchauhan9843
    @himeshchauhan9843 8 років тому +75

    I skipped to a random place and heard here is the But hole and I can't stop laughing

  • @Mayyde
    @Mayyde 8 років тому +69

    I saw that flying muffin at 6:25, you sly master

    • @lukec1471
      @lukec1471 8 років тому +4

      I thought I was the only one! But what does it mean?

    • @amaya5874
      @amaya5874 7 років тому +4

      Mayde why muffin😂

    • @darkilovesmoonkittenandink9539
      @darkilovesmoonkittenandink9539 6 років тому +1

      Yayyy me not only one *YAAAYYY*

    • @shoenia2823
      @shoenia2823 5 років тому +3

      bc muffin or muff is another word to call the female genitalia or pubic hair lmao

  • @Waroftheworldsz
    @Waroftheworldsz 2 роки тому

    I've been banging my head against my tablet for the past month and a half trying to find a good tutorial; thank you Sycra, wish I came across this sooner.

  • @redxcapexdiver1
    @redxcapexdiver1 8 років тому +2

    Literally did two sketches using that tip about rhythm and my anatomy already looks marginally better. Thanks for the good advice, as always

  • @orangeturtles246
    @orangeturtles246 8 років тому +1

    OH MY GOD YOU ARE A LIFE SAVERRR
    Literally I always raged at legs because I could draw the leg itself fine, and the torso itself fine, but when i try to connect them it ALWAYS looked SO FAKE
    THANK YOU SYCRA

  • @thay.s.m.3278
    @thay.s.m.3278 4 роки тому

    I already saw a lot of drawing tutorials in differents languages and your is by far the best

  • @scottyblue3024
    @scottyblue3024 8 років тому +5

    As always very inspiring.
    For some unknown reason, your videos work for me. I learn far more from them, than from other artists.
    As for traditional vs. digital: It's nice to see how you work with a pen for a change. How you hold it and move it. While digital recordings show the outcome a little more clearly, this way you can far better indicate what you're talking about when you literally point at it with the pen.

  • @CatalinBoroi
    @CatalinBoroi 6 років тому

    Just wanted to thank you for these videos. I have searched for ways to understand the basics - from scratch - in many places including books but none explained so clear like you. Now I can draw correctly and I can move to more complex stuff. Huge help!

  • @undeniablySomeGuy
    @undeniablySomeGuy 6 років тому +1

    I love the scientific|analytical analysis of art you give. It makes it so anyone, regardless of style, can watch your video and have your information work for them. Great job; I'd really like to see you break a million!

  • @eddycolon1986
    @eddycolon1986 6 років тому

    I'd long time that i don't watch your videos sycra but watching this video remind me that you're the only one artist who explain every detail of the lesson that you teaches.

  • @Sakikara23
    @Sakikara23 4 роки тому +1

    I have been drawing on and off for 30 years and I just learned SO much from this video! THANK YOU SO FREAKING MUCH!

  • @Bearizm
    @Bearizm 3 роки тому +1

    This is one of the best tutorials for hips and legs in general due to how simplified and easy to understand they are. Massive, massive props.

  • @ASIRA89
    @ASIRA89 8 років тому +18

    i think this video solved a few of my problems i have with drawing legs ( i draw sausages )

    • @Karoudraws
      @Karoudraws 8 років тому +5

      Sausages are cool too c:

    • @yx2213
      @yx2213 6 років тому +2

      Same lol

  • @Torvaxx
    @Torvaxx 8 років тому +7

    When you realize you've been drawing "sausage legs" your whole life... I guess I start drawing them the right way. Thanks, sycra, even though that wasn't the main point of the video.

  • @capitandelnorte
    @capitandelnorte 7 місяців тому

    I have struggled with how to attach the legs for a long while and this was simply invaluable. To bad I didnt stumble upon this video sooner

  • @marygrodalewis8830
    @marygrodalewis8830 7 років тому

    This is excellent. Probably the best one I have heard, even better than when I was in medical school. Like this method better than the computer. Can understand this better. Thank you Mary Groda-Lewis

  • @HomeroSantosThe_Terrible_Kiten
    @HomeroSantosThe_Terrible_Kiten 8 років тому +2

    I love your traditional style of tutorials. I actually prefer them over the Digital just because I have really start to get into traditional. Line weight and arm movement is super important and it helps me a shit ton when I see my favorite artists actually draw with thier arm, instead of just a digital cursor.

  • @zgilly2157
    @zgilly2157 5 років тому

    Thank you so much for these tutorials. As a new artist starting later in life these have been invaluable. I truly am so grateful for you. Keep up the great work!

  • @Emilytea
    @Emilytea 8 років тому +218

    Still dont know how to draw dude hips.

    • @Urza26
      @Urza26 8 років тому +48

      +Emily2351 Proko covers it quite well. Basically it's slightly taller, less wide and less tilted than female hips.

    • @CJ-up7pn
      @CJ-up7pn 7 років тому +3

      Urza26 I know this comment is a year old but what proko video is it?

    • @KoagZero
      @KoagZero 7 років тому +8

      "Anatomy of the Pelvis - for Artists" i think?

    • @ActuallyRocatex
      @ActuallyRocatex 4 роки тому +2

      just dont draw the hips
      source- dude with hips

    • @robinfinch314
      @robinfinch314 3 роки тому +4

      Same. You just never find those tutorials. People just seem to assume everyone knows how to do that. Meanwhile, I want to draw gay stuff ldkjdlkjd

  • @marcellolucas7160
    @marcellolucas7160 5 років тому

    These tutorials are so extremely thorough but at the same time easy to follow. Thanks

  • @HunnitAcreWoods
    @HunnitAcreWoods 4 роки тому

    I Found My New Favorite Drawing Tutorial Channel... Not Only Is The Method Simple To Follow, The Anatomical Descriptions Are Spot On!!

  • @Dhyume94
    @Dhyume94 5 років тому +1

    I finally understood how it works. a thousand thanks

  • @anferrr
    @anferrr 4 роки тому

    Well, that's one of the best and most useful (for me at least) drawing tutorial I've see. The right proportion of anatomy to simplification. I love it. I'm going to check what else you have to offer on your channel!
    Thank you!

  • @TheHikaru707
    @TheHikaru707 8 років тому

    holy jeez peanuts in a bag of grated corn!!!!! this explained everything to me!!! sycra you are a god!!! I couldn't get it down for the life of me! Thank you thank you thank you!!!!

  • @Vilithos
    @Vilithos 8 років тому

    I like the way you are explaining it. Mostly i see step by step tutorials, helped me a lot!

  • @TheOneChriss
    @TheOneChriss 7 років тому

    Sycra, you are a phenomenal artist and teacher. Thank you.

  • @ShuuichiNitori
    @ShuuichiNitori 5 років тому

    I've "watched" a few How To videos hoping to learn something useful, but this is the first one that isn't full of useless fluff information that makes my brain switch off (except for that whole being embarassed about the genitals bit) - point is, it's to the point and simple, and I really liked that.

  • @trall70
    @trall70 3 роки тому

    I just love your tutorials. Thanks to them my skill increase very fast. You have real teaching talent.

  • @biancamo10
    @biancamo10 3 роки тому

    Thank you for keeping this content up for free....so brilliant and so helpful!!!

  • @user-ty5yp3oo5m
    @user-ty5yp3oo5m 8 років тому

    This really is a fantastic tutorial Sycra (as usual), very clear and informative. Thanks for doing what you're doing!

  • @olivergilmartin
    @olivergilmartin 7 років тому

    You are by far the best drawing teacher on UA-cam and I have honestly been looking.

  • @LinusForsell
    @LinusForsell 8 років тому

    This was incredibly helpful-Thank you, Sycra! Have been struggling with legs for a while, so this will surely come in handy. Also, totally dig the format; Felt, well... more "approachable" this way than the digital walkthroughs.
    Cheers!

  • @franzim6668
    @franzim6668 8 років тому

    Great tutorial!
    I got a lot better at this with just studying anatomy a lot, but it still was really helpful to see your way of doing it!
    I also think it's nice to see you doing these tutorials traditionally, because it shows that you don't need expensive equipment to do this stuff, because from my experience beginners often will think an expensive tablet would solve all their problems.

  • @Reilath
    @Reilath 8 років тому

    Sycra, you just made my day!!
    Thank you.
    I always had trouble connecting these two!!.

  • @superhero655
    @superhero655 8 років тому

    +Sycra I personally prefer your traditional tutorials than your digital ones.

  • @haz-mattstudio6074
    @haz-mattstudio6074 4 роки тому

    5 years later. Still the best

  • @jiachen3818
    @jiachen3818 6 років тому

    Excellent advice! Explained the anatomy behind which really helps

  • @postplays
    @postplays 8 років тому

    Tutorials using more traditional methods feels more natural. I love watching your hands move and seeing how you hold your instrument.
    Also +1 for sketching in pen. I love using pen to sketch.

  • @habibpatel5853
    @habibpatel5853 Рік тому

    Amazing tutorial. Nicely explained

  • @therealEthanLeonard
    @therealEthanLeonard Рік тому

    constantly coming back to see how to connect the torso and the legs. genuinely more help than some of my teachers.

  • @emmawalsh3653
    @emmawalsh3653 7 років тому

    This was one of the most helpful videos ever

  • @justluci8578
    @justluci8578 7 років тому

    I LOVE the ones where you draw with a pen - it's super helpful to actually see people draw and the way their hands move, ect. Also helpful to see the paper get messy instead of how digital is where you can just wipe it and do it again.

  • @zackducker1621
    @zackducker1621 8 років тому

    I have always had a problem with leg connection and this helped loads. And by the way thank you tons for using a notebook format because as much as I like the digital, I personally took more in from the physical drawing, since I do more of that stuff. Thank you!

  • @noctiluca_x
    @noctiluca_x 7 років тому

    your tutorials have helped me so much. I've been hunting for such detailed tutorials. thanks to you, I've improved my manga skills a lot. thank you so much. ^^

  • @radiorabbit1629
    @radiorabbit1629 4 роки тому +1

    *he's so helpful I'm going to cry*

  • @rachelfajardo8853
    @rachelfajardo8853 7 років тому +33

    could you do a video on how to attach feet to the legs?

    • @Nodame
      @Nodame 4 роки тому +9

      Who's legs and feet did you decapitate Rachel???

    • @smoltrashcan2493
      @smoltrashcan2493 4 роки тому +1

      @@Nodame xd

  • @NotAllowedNearMilfs
    @NotAllowedNearMilfs 8 років тому

    Thanks, Sycra. I'm probably the worst artist in my class now, but thanks your videos i'm slowly getting better.
    Please keep doing god's work!

  • @SultanOfAwesomeness
    @SultanOfAwesomeness 8 років тому +285

    What a coincidence; I was just trying to draw something and raging about leg connection o////o

    • @SultanOfAwesomeness
      @SultanOfAwesomeness 8 років тому +9

      +Tech Priest
      Likewise. Probably the best profile pic I've seen all day.

    • @brod515
      @brod515 8 років тому +1

      +Sultan exactly the same with me

    • @poindeckster2
      @poindeckster2 8 років тому +4

      he has actually talked about this before, just with less focus on the legs themselves

    • @elliotjohansson1063
      @elliotjohansson1063 7 років тому +1

      Sultan ... wat?

    • @SultanOfAwesomeness
      @SultanOfAwesomeness 7 років тому +1

      +Sultan nice try

  • @ArnoldsKtm
    @ArnoldsKtm 8 років тому

    And thanks for making it the traditional way. Refreshing.

  • @romanm.7563
    @romanm.7563 8 років тому

    sycra thank you 2 days of of this over and over big help realy man your a boss 😀👍

  • @Novi_poppin
    @Novi_poppin 8 років тому

    your tutorials are amazing

  • @ZakinR
    @ZakinR 8 років тому

    I like this version. It showed me how the pen should be like to get the stroke correctly and it feels a bit more of a lesson which is awesome!

  • @InkandPaperTwin
    @InkandPaperTwin 7 років тому

    THIS IS INCREDIBLE. Wow. I did not think I could get this level of instruction off the internet, this was fantastic, thanks for this content!

  • @martiantony777
    @martiantony777 8 років тому

    The video is great!
    And what a coincidence! I was having trouble last night attaching legs, and today after I got on youtube, I get this video as recommendation.

  • @EstiloInAction
    @EstiloInAction 6 років тому

    Straight to the point! Thank you for this my man. After all the gesture drawing I've beem doing the last few months, this was a great addition to the puzzle for me. Subscribed!

  • @thuaners
    @thuaners 4 роки тому

    this helps me immensely! thank you! i love your explanation of the rhythem of the leg! thats one element that i really love and wasnt sure how to get it

  • @brant-bi8563
    @brant-bi8563 8 років тому +2

    Sycra, your style has its own weird proportions, but it just pleases me somehow! You should totally make a super kickass action comic/manga

  • @AlexanderEmashev
    @AlexanderEmashev 8 років тому

    Thanks for great tutorial. Very useful. That is the place that was tough for me. The another is muscles on the scapula and how they connect to the arm.

  • @pressyman10
    @pressyman10 8 років тому

    Great videoSycra! Helped a lot.

  • @Groenbaek94
    @Groenbaek94 8 років тому

    Awesome video! This really helped my understanding of the legs. I've been struggeling with this for a while. I would love to see more stuff like this in the future. For the medium, I think it's nice to see some traditional stuff, it didn't detract from the topic at all.

  • @abrahamchung2209
    @abrahamchung2209 8 років тому

    This is just what I needed! I was practicing figure drawing and connecting these two was the hardest part for me. Thanks buddy.

  • @intermsofreality
    @intermsofreality 8 років тому

    Very informative video. Would love to see more like this.

  • @okra2834
    @okra2834 8 років тому +1

    Awesome video as always, Sycra.
    Also love the traditional videos as well, its a nice change of pace and would love to see more like this. :3

  • @SlackwareNVM
    @SlackwareNVM 8 років тому

    I kind of prefer the traditional videos just because it's the way I'm doing things now. Also I'm stuck at anatomy for the moment, so this tutorial is very welcome. Thank you, Sycra!

  • @primrose5508
    @primrose5508 6 років тому

    I love your videos.. they are so helpful to me. Thank you so much for taking the time to make these.

  • @YukasMarvin
    @YukasMarvin 8 років тому

    This is great! Thank you Sycra!

  • @originalBlueSin
    @originalBlueSin 8 років тому

    This is really helpful. Thank you very much.

  • @letsjustchill1114
    @letsjustchill1114 2 роки тому

    this was actually a really helpful video, Thank you!!!

  • @SkyxPrince
    @SkyxPrince 8 років тому

    I actually like the traditional way of drawing than digital. I like seeing how your hands move and the curvature motions that your hands make. I learn better that way

  • @JaCkMiChEaLs0n
    @JaCkMiChEaLs0n 8 років тому

    You always seem to come out with the tutorial I need most right when I need it.

  • @supercrit99
    @supercrit99 8 років тому

    I was struggling with this yesterday and this video helped me a lot, thank you 😊

  • @CallMeBaemore
    @CallMeBaemore 8 років тому

    I have been waiting eons for this tutorial. Thank you so much.

  • @evelynwolf3845
    @evelynwolf3845 7 років тому

    This video has been way more informative than I expected it to be

  • @yuukiritotrinh6567
    @yuukiritotrinh6567 3 роки тому

    great way of tackling the problem. thanks alot sirr

  • @yourbabyscorpse
    @yourbabyscorpse 8 років тому

    I was struggling with this for some time now. Awesome tutorial, I'm going to try it tonight!

  • @cherryberry480
    @cherryberry480 7 років тому

    This is SO helpful, thank you.

  • @OriGummie
    @OriGummie 8 років тому

    That was so helpful! Thank you, Sycra!

  • @krithika1604
    @krithika1604 4 роки тому

    wow! this was really helpful! before I just drew circles and hoped for the best but now I actually understand how and why legs act and look thanks so much!!!!!!

  • @DingbatToast
    @DingbatToast 7 років тому

    Awesome vid! Great teaching style... Thanks :)

  • @poindeckster2
    @poindeckster2 8 років тому +2

    I like the traditional media tutorial a lot. don't be afraid to experiment with filming it more often 😊

  • @xcyted4now
    @xcyted4now 8 років тому

    love your vids. I've taken a few art classes and I learn more from your videos than I do from them.

  •  8 років тому +5

    I don't dislike this traditional media, but I think I like old photoshop/krita/whatever better. For the videos, I mean. Is like the sound is better and there's no problems with the camera focusing or this kind of things. But if you feel more confortable with this, you are the one doing the videos, should be up to you. Is your channel xD
    Thanks for your efforts, keep like this!

  • @LucasZeb
    @LucasZeb 8 років тому

    Fantastic video, Sycra!

  • @tetranome2982
    @tetranome2982 8 років тому

    Really enjoy your videos Sycra, super helpful for a novice artist. Figured I couldn't keep watching without dropping a thank you ^_^

  • @joshuabarger8422
    @joshuabarger8422 8 років тому

    That was incredibly helpful.