Anatomy Quick Tips: Necks

Summary by Krater

An art tutorial demonstrating how to accurately draw and paint neck anatomy from imagination, covering key structures like the trapezius and sternocleidomastoid, shape nuances, movement limitations, and common drawing mistakes.

From the video

Answers: How do you draw neck anatomy correctly?

• Neck anatomy for artists
• Drawing the sternocleidomastoid
• Trapezius muscle in neck drawing
• Neck cross-section and shape
• Fixing common neck drawing mistakes
• Painting skin tones and lighting on necks

What it concludes

• The cross-section of the neck is flatter on the back due to the traps and more triangular on the front.
• Spinal continuity is extremely important for creating good flow and gesture in a character.
• The neck itself barely moves, with most movement coming from the upper spine.
• The ear to torso distance in a neck drawing is approximately one hand width.
• A common neck drawing mistake is forgetting to add the trapezius muscles which bridge the gap between the collar and skull.
• The neck should always be placed a bit forward, keeping with the S-curve of the spine.