How to Draw a Back & Neck

When it comes to the body, the spine acts as the axis of symmetry. It also plays a key role in illustrating the gesture of the figure, indicated by the manner in which it curves. This trait is particularly telling when viewed from behind.



The neck is also inherently expressive and whenever possible should be shown breaking from the symmetry of the spine for this very reason.

Other pages of interest

Drawing backs and necks
Drawing the human figure
Proper measurements of the human figure
How to draw men and women
How to draw people