12 Principles: Solid Drawing

What is solid drawing in animation?

Creating characters and objects with a convincing sense of three-dimensional form, volume, balance, weight and perspective.

What does solid drawing help characters show?

Depth, volume, balance and believable form.

Why is solid drawing important?

It makes characters and objects look believable and helps them remain consistent from different angles.

Does solid drawing mean characters must look realistic?

No. Stylised cartoon characters can also have convincing form and volume.

What is volume in solid drawing?

The impression that a character or object occupies three-dimensional space.

What is the difference between solid drawing and appeal?

Solid drawing focuses on believable form and volume; appeal focuses on making a character or design interesting and engaging.

What is the memory trick for solid drawing?

Solid shape and believable space.