"ACTION THE STICK MAN."

Action the Stick Man is a stick man in motion. Many people say that the only thing that they can draw is a stick man and that is a great place to start. If you want to be a doodle master it's important to have a point of reference. knowing how to draw a circle that looks like a circle is important and a technique for doing that will be described shortly. The extremities of the stick man, such as his spine, arms, hips, and legs are all represented by a simple line. After all of your lines are drawn then you can start to work around those lines and make them look more like arms and legs should you choose. Sometimes, drawing a simple circle that looks like a circle can be a daunting task. One technique that I utilize is by drawing a simple cross on the piece of paper. Then I lightly draw around the four points of the cross to get a decent circle. The line work, along with the circle, form the foundation of what it is you are going to be drawing. For example, if the stick man is going to have a bend in his arm the line drawn first should have a slight bend and the same thing works for the legs as well. Remember the Stick Man is the foundation of what you're going to draw. He is primarily a head represented by a circle. The line work consists of shoulders, arms, hips, legs, and the spine. All of which is demonstrated below in my stick man drawing. After the foundation is laid it becomes easier to add to your stick man, making him more animated. So, in conclusion I hope these simple drawing tips help you to add a little flare to your stick figure works of art.

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"REPULSE MONKEY".

Repulse Monkey is an actual Taiji posture that is found in many Taiji forms. This is a defensive technique that is utilized to escape someone trying to grab your wrists, arms, or hands. The first thing the Taiji master does is counter grab with his lead hand and then he chambers his leg before stepping back and taking his opponents balance. The cambered leg can also be used to deliver a strong front kick before stepping backwards and taking the oppositions balance. The monkey is quick with his hands and is able to grab, grasp, and pluck in a very strong manner. This is why the technique is called repulse monkey. The arm being attacked is quickly used to counter grab the opposition stealing their balance while driving the opponent away. Don't be fooled by the funny name, Taiji can pack a punch and steal your balance. For more information about Taijichaun check out YMAA.com.

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"ADVANCED STICK MAN DRAWING".

The one thing that stands out to me about this drawing is the use of guidelines. Once the guidelines are laid out it becomes a matter of lightly drawing around them and this is what will help bring your doodle to life. The roundness of the characters head was developed with the use of two crossed lines and an eraser. The center line that runs through the torso represents the spine and it can be seen that the spine is connected to the hips which are connected to the legs and the feet. Also, higher up on the spine you can see how arms are depicted as lines and form a triangular shape. I hope this little drawing trick helps someone to continue drawing stick people. Once the foundation for the character is laid out using guidelines it's just a matter of drawing around them with your desired shapes. The doodle below is a good reference point because it demonstrates how guidelines can help with shape development which will add some life to your stick figure.

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