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Figure Drawing

Journey into the art of figure drawing with this 10-part workshop series. Three accomplished artists guide these practical workshops, sharing their decades of experience teaching at leading schools, including GNOMON and Art Center College of Design, as well as studios such as Disney Feature Animation and DreamWorks.

Each workshop focuses on the essentials of drawing the human figure from life, covering gesture, proportion, anatomy, and design. Artists will study nude and clothed models, gaining insights into capturing movement and structure, and will learn how to refine their approach to male and female head drawing. Through expert demonstrations and professional techniques, the Figure Drawing Path provides artists of all levels with a strong foundation to begin depicting the human form with confidence.

Beginner to Advanced 31h 34min 9 Workshops
Ron Lemen Jack Bosson Van Arno April Connors
By 4 Instructors
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Drawing the Figure: Volume 1

This lecture is the first of a series on how to approach drawing the human figure. In this series, Jack states that a successful figure drawing must include evidence of three sets of information: gestural, structural, and anatomical...

Jack Bosson by Jack Bosson
Beginner
1h 47m
13 Lessons
Anatomy Drawing
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Drawing the Figure: Volume 2

In this second title of the Drawing the Figure series, Jack explores the properties of structure. Here, he introduces the basic elements required to create the illusion of 3-Dimensional space and form as they apply to the human figure...

Jack Bosson by Jack Bosson
Beginner
1h 16m
7 Lessons
Anatomy Drawing
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Figure Fundamentals Volume 1

Van Arno's series on drawing the human figure continues in Volume Two with discussions on drawing a male model. The anatomical differences from the female are noted...

Van Arno by Van Arno
Beginner
2h 52m
11 Lessons
Anatomy Drawing
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Figure Fundamentals Volume 2

Van Arno's series on drawing the human figure continues in Volume Two with discussions on drawing a male model. The anatomical differences from the female are noted...

Van Arno by Van Arno
Beginner
2h 46m
8 Lessons
Anatomy Drawing
Graphite
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Figure Fundamentals Volume 3

Drawing the head can be the most challenging aspect of figure drawing. In this tutorial, Van Arno addresses common mistakes and provides tips to keep features in proportion...

Van Arno by Van Arno
Beginner
3h 52m
11 Lessons
Anatomy Drawing
Graphite
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Figure Fundamentals Volume 4

Drawing the head can be the most challenging aspect of figure drawing. In this tutorial, Van Arno addresses common mistakes and provides tips to keep features in proportion...

Van Arno by Van Arno
Beginner
4h 46m
13 Lessons
Anatomy Drawing
Graphite
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Gesture Drawing Fundamentals

In this title, Ron focuses on creating a male portrait from the front, three-quarter and profile views while covering the fundamental tools of drawing with traditional media...

April Connors by April Connor
Beginner
4h 46m
13 Lessons
Anatomy Character Design Drawing
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Drawing the Male Portrait

In this title, Ron focuses on creating a male portrait from the front, three-quarter and profile views while covering the fundamental tools of drawing with traditional media...

Ron Lemen by Ron Lemen
Beginner
2h 54m
7 Lessons
Anatomy Drawing
Graphite Charcoal
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Drawing the Female Portrait

In this demonstration, you will learn how to construct a female portrait using construction and abstraction methods from front view, 3/4 view and profile. Along with the several comprehensive demonstrations...

Ron Lemen by Ron Lemen
Beginner
5h 55m
14 Lessons
Anatomy Drawing
Graphite Charcoal
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