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Anatomy For Sculptors @anatomy4sculptors.bsky.social · 1d

If you saw our earlier male torso cross sections, you’ll notice the difference here – the female forms are softer, more fluid. These cross sections help character designers shape more believable female bodies. #anatomy #characterdesign #3dmodeling

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Anatomy For Sculptors @anatomy4sculptors.bsky.social · 15d

Let’s start with the basics: the thorax and pelvis. Then, more complex forms are developed on these fundamental movable masses. Whether you’re sculpting, 3D modeling, or studying anatomy for character design — this one’s for you.

#anatomy #3dmodeling #characterdesign

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Anatomy For Sculptors @anatomy4sculptors.bsky.social · 21d

Mastering the hand isn’t easy, but breaking it into simple shapes helps – especially if you’re into digital sculpting, 3D character design, or just studying anatomy for your art. Check out this breakdown from block-outs to organic forms! #anatomy #3dmodeling #characterdesign

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Anatomy For Sculptors @anatomy4sculptors.bsky.social · 28d

The hand is made up of 27 bones. Carpals, metacarpals, and three types of phalanges: proximal, intermediate, and distal. All color-coded for clarity and built for artists studying #anatomy, #3Dmodeling, or #characterdesign (with knuckles in all the right places).

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Anatomy For Sculptors @anatomy4sculptors.bsky.social · Sep 15

A quick flip-through of our newest book – Arm and Hand in Motion. Dive into the anatomy of movement with hand-sculpted poses, layered visuals, and 3D references. Built for working artists. Available on our web store: anatomy4sculptors.com

#anatomy #3dmodeling #characterdesign

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Anatomy For Sculptors @anatomy4sculptors.bsky.social · Sep 10

Tackle dynamic anatomy with hand-sculpted poses, layered views, and clear 3D references. Compare male and female anatomy, and see how upper limb forms shift in motion. Get Arm and Hand in Motion now on our webstore: anatomy4sculptors.com

#anatomy #3dmodeling #characterdesign

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Anatomy For Sculptors @anatomy4sculptors.bsky.social · Sep 5

The wait is over – Arm and Hand in Motion is finally available on our webstore: anatomy4sculptors.com

Dive into dynamic upper-limb poses, layered anatomy, and references built for real artistic work.

#anatomy #3dmodeling #characterdesign

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Anatomy For Sculptors @anatomy4sculptors.bsky.social · Sep 3

Surprise expression engages the frontalis and depressor labii inferioris muscles – lifting the brows, widening the eyes, and dropping the jaw. This anatomy breakdown helps 3D artists and sculptors study expression in detail, from surface forms to muscles. #anatomy #3dmodeling #characterdesign

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Anatomy For Sculptors @anatomy4sculptors.bsky.social · Aug 20

Recognize this pose from our new book cover? The self-hug pose compresses and stretches muscles in the chest, shoulder, back, and arm, showcasing how surface forms shift with movement. #anatomy #3dmodeling #characterdesign

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Anatomy For Sculptors @anatomy4sculptors.bsky.social · Aug 13

A flat, roughly triangular bone that moves with the arm, altering the visible shapes of the shoulder and upper back. Its spine and edges are the visible bony landmarks. #anatomy #scultping #characterdesign #3dmodeling

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Anatomy For Sculptors @anatomy4sculptors.bsky.social · Jul 31

The eye area color-coded block-out doesn’t follow strict anatomical boundaries – instead, it’s mainly based on differences in form. It makes it easier to read the structure, highlighting key elements like the eyelids, tear bag, brow area, etc. #anatomy #3dmodeling #characterdesign

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Anatomy For Sculptors @anatomy4sculptors.bsky.social · Jul 25

Ear forms can be tricky to grasp, but this color-coded block-out reduces the structure into simple shapes. The same color code is used on the realistic model, making it easy to see how each simplified volume translates back into organic form. #anatomy #3dmodeling #characterdesign

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Anatomy For Sculptors @anatomy4sculptors.bsky.social · Jul 18

The nose keeps changing across a lifetime, and its profile also differs by sex. This comparison of nose profiles across four individuals shows how the nasal tip and its nearby landmarks change. #anatomy #characterdesign #3dmodeling

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Anatomy For Sculptors @anatomy4sculptors.bsky.social · Jul 10

The nose can feel like a tricky form to understand. This block-out into simple shapes clearly shows its parts: the root, dorsum, tip, ala, columella, etc. Once you see how these parts fit together, recreating a realistic nose becomes easier. #anatomy #characterdesign #3dmodeling

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Anatomy For Sculptors @anatomy4sculptors.bsky.social · Jul 3

The mouth area may look uniform, but its form is quite complex. Primary and secondary shapes help clarify its underlying structure – from the chin and mouth pillars to the roof of the mouth.

#anatomy #scultping #characterdesign #3dmodeling

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Anatomy For Sculptors @anatomy4sculptors.bsky.social · Jun 25

Then split the bottom third: nose to mouth, mouth to upper chin, and chin itself. The blue line shows the head’s midpoint – that’s the eye line. These guides help place features as you move from helmethead to first-level block-out. (2/2)

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Anatomy For Sculptors @anatomy4sculptors.bsky.social · Jun 25

Unlock key head landmarks through proportions. First, remove the top sixth (crown to hairline) to isolate the face. Divide the rest into thirds: hairline to brow, brow to nose, nose to chin. (1/2)

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Anatomy For Sculptors @anatomy4sculptors.bsky.social · Jun 18

In early childhood, the neck is short, and the muscles are weak, offering limited support for the oversized head. That shortness helps protect the spine from injury while the body develops. #anatomy #characterdesign #3dmodeling

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Anatomy For Sculptors @anatomy4sculptors.bsky.social · Jun 11

Ever wondered what that bump is near the base of your neck? That’s your C7 vertebra sticking out – a key bony landmark for artists. #anatomy #3dmodeling #characterdesign

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Anatomy For Sculptors @anatomy4sculptors.bsky.social · Jun 4

Lower extremity bony landmarks sit on the pelvis, femur, patella, tibia, and fibula. We’ve color-coded them by bone – use these key points to place muscles where they belong. #anatomy #3dmodeling #characterdesign

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Anatomy For Sculptors @anatomy4sculptors.bsky.social · May 28

Bony landmarks of the hip: the iliac crest and greater trochanter. These two fixed points show on the surface. Know them, and you won’t have any problems placing the muscles around the pelvis. #anatomy #3dmodeling #characterdesign

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Anatomy For Sculptors @anatomy4sculptors.bsky.social · May 21

Think of the butt as two bubbles: the gluteus medius and gluteus maximus muscles fit the curves of the pelvis perfectly. Add the tensor fascia latae at the side, and you’ve shaped the hips too. #anatomy #3dmodeling #characterdesign

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Anatomy For Sculptors @anatomy4sculptors.bsky.social · May 14

Compare the live-model surface forms with the color-coded muscle overlay. This lets you understand how the structure underneath shapes the appearance above – from delts to abs. #anatomy #characterdesign

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Anatomy For Sculptors @anatomy4sculptors.bsky.social · May 7

The muscles of the back are layered and overlap. Erector spinae runs along the spine and forms the deepest layer. Over it lies latissimus dorsi, wrapping around the sides. Trapezius sits on top, overlapping the upper part of latissimus dorsi. #anatomy #3dmodeling #characterdesign

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Anatomy For Sculptors @anatomy4sculptors.bsky.social · Apr 30

The sternocleidomastoid connects to the skull at the point where the dotted line shifts direction. Then, it continues along the mastoid process – a bony landmark that’s more noticeable in males. #anatomy #3dmodeling #characterdesign

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