understanding proportions
17th April 2017 | for Creatives | sculpture, never stop LEARNING, digital art, Samantha Pleet, fashion design, Scott Eaton |
"In college, I was into sculpture, I enjoyed sculpting the human body and understanding proportions. You need to have a serious understanding of anatomy to be a fashion designer." (artist)
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