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A stickman, as the name suggests, is a humanoid pattern made of matchsticks。Although it looks simple, it is rich in expressiveness and artistic value. In ancient China, stickman painting was usually used to express the image and dynamics of military generals, such as Guan Gong, Zhang Fei, etc., and some painters used stickmen to depict court figures, ladies, etc.
1. The basic composition of a stickman
A stickman is mainly made up of parts such as the head, body, limbs, etc. The head is usually a simple round shape that represents a human head;The body is a rectangle that represents the torso of a person;The limbs are made up of two rectangular pieces, representing the arms and legs of a person. These simple shapes combine to form a vivid and interesting stickman image.
Second, the basic steps of the ancient stickman painting method
1. Draw the stickman's head.
First, use a thin pen to draw a simple circle on paper that represents the stickman's head. Inside the circle, simple facial features such as eyes and mouth can be drawn. Note that the stickman's facial features should be concise and not overly complex.
2. Draw the body of a stickman.
Then, under the head, draw a rectangle to represent the body of the stickman. The body should be slightly tilted to increase movement. Inside the body, simple lines can be drawn that represent the muscles and bones of the human body.
3. Draw the limbs of the stickman.
On the sides of the body, two rectangles are drawn, representing the arms and legs of the stickman. The length of the arms and legs should be in harmony with the body and not too long or too short. Inside the limbs, simple lines can also be drawn, representing the muscles and bones of the human body.
4. Add details and features.
Finally, you can add some details and features to the stickman as needed, such as armor, **, etc. These details and features should be in harmony with the overall image and not be too obtrusive or complex.
3. The skills of ancient stickman painting
1. Pay attention to proportions and balance.
When drawing a stickman, pay attention to the proportions and balance of the various parts. For example, the head should be in harmony with the size of the body, and the length of the arms and legs should also be in harmony with the length of the body. If the proportions are out of proportion, the whole image will appear incongruous.
2. Increase movement and intensity.
To make the stickman more lively and interesting, you can add some movement and power. For example, when drawing a body, you can exaggerate it a little bit to make the body look more powerful;When drawing arms and legs, you can add some bending and stretching movements to make the whole image more vivid.
3. Use simple lines and shapes.
When drawing a stickman, use simple lines and shapes. Don't be too complicated or cumbersome, or you will lose the conciseness and clarity of the stickman itself. Use the simplest lines and shapes to express the characteristics and dynamics of the characters.
4. Pay attention to details and the performance of features.
When drawing a stickman, pay attention to the details and the presentation of features. For example, when it comes to the features of the picture, pay attention to the shape and size of the eyes, nose, mouth, etc.;When drawing armor or **, pay attention to their shape and texture. The representation of these details and features can make the whole image more vivid and interesting.
Fourth, summary
Although the ancient stickman painting method is simple, it has rich expressive power and artistic value. By mastering the basic composition, basic steps and techniques, we can easily draw a variety of vivid and interesting stickman images. Whether it is a military general, a lady or a court figure, etc., it can be expressed through stickman painting. At the same time, this method of painting can also give us a better understanding of the ancient Chinese cultural background and social phenomena.