Figure size?

[Sharon Knettell]

Steven, my brain is aswoggle! If you have the figure next to the canvas I can't understand why it wouldn't be life sized. When I work that way I usually draw a line corresponding to the top and bottom of the head on my canvas. If the figure is standing directly next to the canvas why wouldn't it be lifesized. DUH I'm confused.

To be honest I usually pick a workable head size 8" to 9" and place my canvas correspond to that. Usually my canvas is slightly in front of the figure and I am appx. 15' back.