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There is a specific skill in attempting to capture the sense of movement in a still image like a painting. It’s a problem that, for artists who specialize in pet portraits, are only too familiar with. Although, if done correctly, it will greatly contribute to the effectiveness of the image being created. It is an aquired skill, and one that needs time to be able to master naturally but, for an artist, it’s sure worth the effort.

The specific point in the movement you decide to show is an important factor in getting it right. For instance, the seemingly minor change to a attitude of an arm can add to the way an action is perceived. It is, on the whole, much better to avoid showing the moment of impact of, for instance, a hammer hitting an anvil. A much better choice is the point just before the anvil is struck, capturing the pent-up tension in the body and arm is a much more effective way to show the anticipation of the movement. It is the anticipation of what will happen next that makes the viewer imagine the movement being portrayed, you in effect fire the spectators imagination to create the movement in their head for you, the painting is only the catalyst.

Whether you are studying people or animals, understanding how the body moves and how muscles tense is an important factor of getting it right, here, observation is the key. Practising speed drawing is a useful way to grow your knowledge of your subject and develop your accuracy in drawing. Practice this often, and don’t be put off with early failures, proficiency can only come with. The ability to observe quickly and accurately is critical for the artist and it’s a skill that should be encouraged.