There are many interesting drawing techniques that I am learning, while attempting to draw the human figure. One of the differences in my current drawings as compared to the drawings towards the beginning of this semester are the use of cross contour lines. I find the use of cross contour lines very helpful in achieving a more affective visual concept of volume. It has also been extremely helpful to begin by drawing the spinal column. Drawing the spinal column first has really helped me figure out the proportions of the human body, as well as the curvature.