Recently, while searching for cheap and cool items to buy in Ebay, I get past some expensive miniature mannequins. They are not your typical anime action figures as they don't wear clothes nor have faces.
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Then, I needed to remind myself that an anime figure of the same size costs lesser compared to this. Silly me.
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Before we go ahead, keep it mind that body kun is a male figure while body chan is its female version. For an anime fan, this explanation is no longer needed.
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| Body Kun |
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| Body Chan |
In our own words, we could say that body kun and body chan serve as excellent reference for art work especially if you are trying to sketch human-like characters.
Manual Sketching
Body kun figures are life like models designed to mimic different stances. It also comes with a variety of hand gestures and accessories such as sword, gun, and others. The package includes a stand so you can draw easily with one hand free to do other things.
Place the model exactly the way you want it to be using the stand. In the same work table, use it as reference and start sketching. Once done, add more details such as face, hair and clothes. Apply colors if you want to.
Photoshop
Sketching via photoshop, CAD, and other digital drawing tools is a whole lot easier with body kun. Place the model in its stand with the pose you want. Take a photo using your webcam or a phone camera. Upload it to your computer and open it using your drawing app.
Remove the background and start adding details. In just a few, you will arrive with a perfectly-shaped art.
Uses Of Body Kun
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- Draw your ultimate OC.
- Sketch your OTP using body kun and body chan. Fujoshis or yaoi fans can even use two body kuns!
- Make the job of drawing human-like or anime easier.
- Correct issues with uneven limbs, huge head, and some out of place body parts.
These seven inches tall figures will help you become a better and a more productive artist.
So if you are a noob in sketching, or you want to improve your drawing skills, then body kun is just right for you!
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