I have your DVDs, which I like very much.  I followed along step-by-step on drawing the human figure and was pleased with my results right away. The idea that a fashion sketch is 9 heads tall is interesting, but is there a formula for drawing people of regular height, 8 heads tall?

Thanks for you question Joanne!

There is a formula for drawing the 8 head figure as well.  As a fashion designer, you will not want to illustrate your designs on a model of 8 heads, for reasons we discuss in the Fashion Drawing DVD.  With that said the figure points are as follows for an 8 head figure.

Line 1 – Head     Line  2 - Chest line at nipples  Line 3 - Waistline, at bellybutton  Line 4 - Groin Area Line 5 - Just above the knee  Line 6 - Just below knee  Line 7 - Mid calf  Line 8 - Bottom of feet.

Be sure to master your 9 head figure first! 

I would strongly suggest that you be able to draw accurately the proportions for the 9 head fashion figure before any bad habits could form, due to any confusion of these two serperate figure sizes.

Remember to meet me in the studio and discuss your projects.  I enjoy reviewing your work, so until next time, keep designing!