Preparing anatomy references

In this section, we’ll gather references and resources to create our gladiator model, which will make your life easier later on; the preparation time will pay off in the final result. Figure 8.1 gives you an idea of what we are aiming for:

Figure 8.1 – Preview of the gladiator creation process

Important note

Remember that human anatomy cannot be learned at the same pace as you would learn a new software. Although you might be able to understand the information easily, translating this into a sculpture requires sculpting skills and precision with your brush strokes, which develop over time, so be patient with yourself if results don’t show immediately.

Gathering references

Let’s take a look at the different types of references you should be collecting.

Proportions and measurement charts

Proportions and measurements are essential for our task because they will help us create a realistic...