Figure Drawing Fundamentals Course

What You’ll Learn : 

• Gesture

One of the most important concepts to drawing the figure. Gesture is the rhythm, motion, action, flow, and posture of the pose.

• The Bean

An effective tool for identifying and drawing the tilting, leaning, twisting, and foreshortening of the body.

• Landmarks

Know the areas where the bone is at the surface. Landmarks are used to find forms and to measure proportion.

• Mannequinization

Give your drawings volume and perspective by using mannequinization to help invent poses from your imagination.

• Robo Bean

Create a representation of the body with boxes to help find its orientation and use it to visualize it as a 3D form.

• Proportions & Measuring

Learn how to use Dr. Paul Richer’s scientific system of measuring an average person and apply it to your own work.

• Shading

Use highlights, halftones, core shadows and more to make objects feel 3 dimensional. Identify specific elements of light and apply it to the form.

• Practice & Patience

Develop a drawing schedule and stay motivated. Knowing how to actually draw this stuff helps with… well, drawing this stuff!

Features

• Extended Lessons

Premium videos are in-depth and cover a lot of information about each topic. These lessons are detailed and will guide you, as you learn to draw the human figure.

• Demos & Examples

Most of us are visual learners (we’re artists!), so hearing it explained is not enough. We have to see it many times. Course members get access to a selection of example drawings and real-time demonstrations that help artists develop their skills.

• Assignments & Answers

The course includes a variety of exercises to help you learn about the information. After you’re done with the lesson, I will actually show you how to do the assignment so that you can check your work.