Saturdays 9am-10:30am (9/28-12/21, no class 11/30)
12 classes $420
email rvanslette@hotmail.com to register
Welcome to our Online Figure Drawing Class, where the art of capturing the essence and intricacies of the human form comes to life! This course is designed to provide you with a comprehensive understanding of figure drawing, covering everything from mastering proportions to delving into the fascinating world of bones and muscles. We will cover negative space, foreshortening, gesture drawing, and shading techniques.
Course Overview:
- Proportions of the Human Body:
- Dive into the fundamental principles of proportionality to accurately represent the various dimensions of the human body.
- Study of Bones and Muscular Structure:
- Embark on an anatomical journey as we explore the skeletal and muscular systems. Gain insights into how the underlying structures influence the external appearance of the body.
- Observing Negative Space:
- Develop a keen eye for negative space, the often-overlooked area between and around the subject. Harness the power of negative space to enhance your drawings and create dynamic compositions.
- Foreshortening Mastery:
- Tackle the challenges of foreshortening head-on. Understand how perspective alters the perception of length and shape, and acquire techniques to accurately portray figures in dynamic poses.
- Gesture Drawing Techniques:
- Capture the energy and movement of the human form through gesture drawing. Learn to convey the essence of a pose with quick, dynamic strokes that breathe life into your artwork.
- Shading Techniques:
- Elevate your drawings with the art of shading. Explore various shading techniques to add depth, dimension, and realism to your figure drawings. Understand light sources, shadows, and highlights to create stunning visual effects.
Join us on this artistic journey and unlock the secrets to creating captivating figure drawings that resonate with life and emotion. Enroll now and let the strokes of your imagination come to life!
