Resources: Expressions

Expressions are such a key element in the way visual artists communicate information that it’s worth checking out a few of these resources and maybe discover techniques or find references to help convey a wide variety in our work.

Expression in the lineart
via Seven Camels Blog
Silhouette and Clarity
Silhouettes the Silent Killer

Body Expressions
Der-Shing Helmer’s Tutorial on Pose (in Storage - http://alexds1.deviantart.com/art/Pose-tutorial-72010406)
Mickey Quinn’s Body Language Reference Sheet
A Pose us Worth a Thousand Bio Pages

Facial Expressions
Tracy Butler’s (Lackadaisy Cats) Tutorial on Expressions
Der-Shing Helmer’s (The Meek) Tutorial on Expressions (in Storage -http://alexds1.deviantart.com/art/Expression-tutorial-77399204)
14 Actors Acting
In Character: Actors Acting

Hands
Der-Shing Helmer’s Tutorial on Drawing Expressive Hands (in Storage - http://alexds1.deviantart.com/art/Hand-tutorial-83785318)
An entire series of hand references and tutorials on drawing hands via Character Design Notes