How to draw female hips

This video is all about drawing female hips. I've been using a Loomis hip structure for a while, but I wanted to find a method that works in a more practical and direct way. I hope you find this useful!
Be sure to check out my website for in depth tutorials and courses! davidfinchart.com
Some of my structure breakdown is taken from MikeyMegaMega, and you can find his very informative, and entertaining channel here: / mikeymegamega
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I been hip to mikeymega for a grip this is dope Finch likes him as well

[@IAmWBeard]

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[@KillerTacos54]

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[@hanzflackshnack1158]

If you're a 90s kid you know how crazy it is these lessons are free. I bought Finch's figure drawing DVDs for $30 (I think) a piece back in 05. Information like this wasn't just floating around back then...

[@SDW90808]

Love the reference to Mikeymegamega! He’s a wild man. Thanks for everything you share. Much appreciated.

[@sleeper6548]

At first, i thought "Nah, this method wont work for a beginner like me" but then i drew some sketches with it and it actually feels pretty nice to use this method!

[@InuPf]

I really respect the fact that you, an artist who worked with DC, Image, Marvel, shouted out to Mikey... Most of the people I've seen on this platform, rarely "shares" the spotlight, give credit, etc... that's pretty cool.

[@neofromthewarnerbrothersic145]

I found this really helpful! I've been struggling a lot lately, hitting a plateau, tried a bunch of different videos but not making much progress. But I tried to quickly follow along with your examples, and actually felt like I got better with each one. By the time I did the last one, I was pretty happy with how it looked! Even gave her arms, with the left one doing a hitchhiker thumb down by her hip, right mostly tucked in front of the torso, and an outline of her head peeking over her left shoulder.
The hardest part for me has always been visualizing a pose in my head. But I think I need to get better at basic anatomy and figure drawing before I can really focus on that. The "bowl" shape helped a lot as a starting point to build around. I've been absolutely confounded with how to construct all of those shapes around the hips. Thank you, I think I finally found an instructor that meshes well with my learning style, and the style of art I want to do.

[@toxicmelody6228]

You and Mikey are my go-to for anatomy drawing.... i must admit i have to slow your videos down a bit, but they help a bunch. I use your method to draw hips much faster now

[@zoro5308]

There's a David Finch yt channel with tutorials I didn't know about. This feels like a dream. You're a true legend Mr Finch

[@RayfieldA]

I work on The Harley Quinn show as a storyboard revisionist. This show being my first animated show that involves drawing women is challenging for me. Thank you, Dave! This video is So very helpful in regards to needing to speed up all the drawing I have to do for that show.

[@n00bi5h]

Are there plans for a new season?

[@RayfieldA]

@@n00bi5h I'm currently working on season 3 and a season has been approved. That's all I can say. 🙂

[@KillerTacos54]

Wow that's so cool dude! Nice to see people in the industry like you commenting on videos like these. I have so much respect for animated show staff!

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[@ronthehybrid]

That underwear hip shape gave me hell when trying to understand it. Thanks @MikeyMegaMega for the idea and David Finch for the demonstration. Made my life so much easier

[@kingpen1179]

I WAS REWATCHING ALL YOUR PREVIOUS STREAM DAVID AND IT REALLY HELPED MY ART TO IMPROVE MORE, THANKS ALWAYS FOR YOUR AMAZING CONTENT, EVERYONE IN THIS COMMUNITY LOVES YOU❤️

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[@1MightyR]

You make it look so easy, then i tried it and, im loving this new "Hip Bowl technique", much Appreciated david. 🔥

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[@mageside]

HEY! Mikey Mega Mega taught me a lot too! That's awesome to see someone else learning from him too!!

[@whatthefanart]

No artist more hip than David Finch. 😎

[@MarkGoldfine]

Mikeymegamega has a lot of good tutorials, I agree.
Great vid, David 🤘😎🤘

[@mindofthejoker]

You're such an inspiration, Dave. I feel my art improving since I've been following you.

[@tommullinerart]

Really love these tutorials - they really help to show how artists think and draw using 3d volumes rather than 2d shapes.

[@Oh6Torch]

My wife bought that bowl. It’s a 4 piece ceramic set (semi oval). We use it for mixing salads or mixing meat and veggies. Just brilliant! Thank you for sharing!!!

[@Blood_Rapture]

Wow! David thank you this has been an absolute game changer for me. This and your hands episode have made a massive difference in my drawing. I am applying this hips method to every photo I draw from and it works every time so far it’s like magic

[@michaelCuevas27]

Bro your vids are a godsend

[@TK-421_66]

Thanks as always Dave.

[@ChoiReim]

Starting to seriously learn anatomy and the waist and hips have been the hardest yet! Thank you

[@marilith2005]

came here via Visconde Carlo Vergara and I am now a big fan. thank you for these awesome videos!

[@XavierSJ]

Oddly enough after i had a issue with drawign the hips this come out. You always have everything at the right moment. These are great tutorials btw👍👍👍

[@harshalkolase9249]

Legend is back

[@SwordTune]

Finally, hips that don't lie.

[@zubingala5082]

You're a god not just at being a comic artist but also at teaching art

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[@ithinkso4430]

The confusing pelvis and leg connection is very much simplified,thanks

[@timcolivet7343]

I love your videos Dave!! I spend many hours following your tutorials.
Thanks ever so much.

[@kennywang171]

Hmmmm very constructive new method. Good stuff from Mikey, guess even professionals can learn.

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[@tomicart5854]

Thank you so much Dave! This is phenomenal definitely gunna use this!

[@supersonico9364]

This video is pure gold thanks Dave 👍

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David finch with another video 😳😳😳😳😳

[@samankucher5117]

The butterfly shape is very helpful . This is the first time I've drawn a good female figure 🙂

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[@lolly5453]

I thought you were just making this look far too easy, but using this technique I can actually manage to draw a decent looking figure! Thank you! Looking forward to watching more of these amazing tutorials 🙏🏼😊💜

[@guydoriansr]

Checking out other ways used. I found this very well done and very informative. Love it.

[@x-man8889]

Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge.

[@sejalb725]

This is so useful! Wanted someone to give the simplified shapes!

[@Studio8Worx]

the best tutorials...thank you david!

[@alphinart]

Ok, got it. Hip-bowl and butterfly-butt. 😆. For real though, I can feel my brain growing artistically whenever I watch your tutorials. And your examples you’re drawing while explaining things to us are simple, yet beautiful, and perfectly demonstrating your points! Thanks so much Dave!! 🙏 ✍️

[@HeyMykee]

Perfect technique!! I always had a problem with the standard methods because you have to draw forms right through other forms and I find that hard to do. But this is brilliant!!! Getting the bottom edge of that bowl shape places everything perfectly. It's one of those lines that once you discover it you wonder how you ever got along without it, and it gets everything shifted into position properly (at last). Must watch several times and then draw along, like with Bob Ross.

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[@hurryporter4824]

you are truely a master of hip-drawing!

[@troopsaddict]

the hip bowl technique helped me. ur sketch lines u left really helped too. I can see where and what shapes to use and where to put them.

[@mettsuryu0975]

These tips are awsome can not wait to try them out

[@Stress_milk]

Hey this is perfect timing I was actually studying this lol

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[@JeanLucConnery]

Just what I needed. Thanks David.

[@Agrumes_pixelz]

Never thought a 20 min vid could go by so quickly 😂😅

[@merpderp7223]

Thanks Dave this is the best pelvis construction I’ve found!

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[@JDSCT]

Another great video Dave. It's crazy how much info you manage to cram in while keeping it very digestible!!

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[@riqueinglez123]

Ok, hip bowls are my religion now. Thanks again Dave!

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[@IAmWBeard]

Super helpful video good sir, maybe your most helpful to me yet and that's saying something.

[@glennmariacher4525]

At first it was too fast to suit me but boy am I glad I stuck around; soooo well done. I'm also glad you mentioned mike. He too, is an excellent artist and instructor. Glenn

[@colorsinspiration1362]

Always precise tips.

[@121slayer]

Modern day comic illustrators need to watch this video. As should anyone that wants to be an animator.

[@darioscomicschool1111]

Thanks David for this One!

[@stitchski2564]

TYSM ! This helped me improve a lot!

[@KOMIXVILLE]

thank you again so much... your videos are so helpful!

[@inflatable_sparrow947]

Thank you, David!!!

[@Drumaier]

Most usefull tutorial ever.

[@jynx2950]

Great video! Thanks David. I had to play it at half-speed because I'm getting old, but worth every minute :)

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[@AaronReese]

Ooh. I like that technique. It makes sense.

[@BestnameIcanThinkof89]

This has been a major struggle for me. Thank you so much!

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[@rossentownsend4936]

Beautiful bowl of ease!
Brilliant '

[@ar4imond]

Finally, a studying material I will be 100% focused on.

[@nonono9681]

Thanks a lot dave!, great tutorial!

[@jpizarro3737]

Excelente aporte. Muchas gracias por compartir.

[@CodeLife_12]

Absolute gold!

[@aumseng5213]

David finch ft Mikeymega collab stream would be a great idea lol

[@danieldorsett6291]

Awesome tutorial vid!!!!

[@TheChillennial]

Thank you for these. 👏👏👏

[@518freakshow4]

Thank you, I was totally struggling with this until now.

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[@KillerTacos54]

Thank you so much for making this video! I've struggled with this for quite a while. Also, I'm so excited for the return of Monday Night Draw

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[@koninglabrador38]

This is a great tutorial!

[@doinyourmom7736]

I knew mikey had something to do with it before i even watched the video, you just know

[@jaylenharris343]

Finally, I've been having a lot of trouble with this part.

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[@winternight7156]

I never expected David Finch to mention mikeymegamega but here we are 😂

[@jorginhohcf]

this helped me A LOT!!!!

[@ryuzakihernandez6304]

I gave you the like only for the mention to Mikeymegamega :3 how nice

[@jantzmccormick8614]

Dude I'm a 1:30 seconds in.. MIND BLOWN!! Haven't even finished yet but this bowl technique is supreme

[@MasterTattooing]

Thanks again. Gained some super interesting stiff again.

[@r3ynolds_ow581]

That one detail about the leg cylinder hinge really opened my mind.
I always used the anatomically accurate method, using the femur and the pelvis as the hinge, but always got confused of why my leg was always up so high in a "legs up" pose.
This method (where the quads, sartorius and TFL approximately join) is a very simple and excellent way of displaying the external form of the figure without having to worry too much about underlying details.
I guess I always over-thought things and ended up being stupid in the end. XD

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[@dgrhm08]

Great tutorial, Dave! The "bowl shape" concept really helped sink in how to anchor female hips.
Took me a couple of viewings for it to sink in the bowl shape starts at the waist line.
Now I've got some drawings of Wonder Woman throwing heavy objects to draw. :)

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[@darbypea2223]

I like this bowl shape method. It really makes the perspective a lot easier to visualize than the underpants triangle shape

[@Joyboy9776]

David please make video on panelling😁

[@eminor9196]

“these hips don’t lie” -david finch.
(Joke)

[@samankucher5117]

Awesome mnd is back ❤

[@ffooxx1234]

Thank you very much, thanks to you I started to draw better female characters.

[@markaguzmanartist630]

great ved dave thank you

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GREAT❗GREAT DRAWING IMAGE. THANKS MY FRIEND.
BIG LIKE +1 👍💕💓🙆

[@Vika33388]

Thank you

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My dude... just, thank you...

[@danielcarriere6043]

I like this hip bowl approach, i tend to draw that area to compact, i think this may help me stretch it out…. Awesome and thanks!!

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[@AndrewLawArt]

Mind blown.

[@bababoey3916]

Thanks

[@artcomicsbyjlgiles7258]

You draw the sexiest women! I´ve learned so much from you!

[@Zama359]

Thanks for the great video! It would also be amazing if you could do a video on drawing male hips.

[@apexcomix3200]

I've learned organically how to draw hips by looking at Neal Adams and S. Clarke Hawbaker's art. You gave the information in more detail. Thanks!

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