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Anatomy Workshop Volume 1

Structure and Proportion with Charles Hu

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In this first lecture of a series focusing on human anatomy as it relates to figurative art, figure painter and instructor Charles Hu discusses key skeletal and muscular landmarks along with methods for maintaining the correct proportional relationships between the various structures of the human body. Throughout the lecture, Charles refers to skeletal reference to illustrate how skeletal elements not only connect, but more importantly, how these structures move in relation to one another, providing a clear roadmap for maintaining correct proportional relationships in your figure drawings. 


Charles begins with an initial "mechanical" representation of the human form from the front view. He first discusses the basic proportions and structures of the human head. As the human head is often used as the base unit of measurement in figure drawing, the important landmarks and relationships between the brow region, eye sockets, cheek bones, nose, mouth and chin will be explored in great detail. After blocking in the head, the neck and shoulder area is discussed before moving down to the chest, stomach and pelvis regions. Again, key structural landmarks are discussed in order to understand the anatomical, structural, and proportional importance of each. 

Charles then moves on to discuss arms and legs, along with correct proportional guides for laying in key elements like elbows, wrists, knees and ankles. Once completed with the anatomical sketch from the front view, he moves onto the drawings from both the back and side views, providing a clear and comprehensive study of the base human form. Suitable for all artists developing their understanding of the figure and its complex anatomical relationships, this lecture and demonstration is an immersive and critical foundation.


Duration: 1h 55m

Format: HD 1280x720

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Charles Hu

Figure Painter

Charles Hu is a figure painter and art instructor with over 26 years of experience teaching figure painting and sketching. A 2002 graduate of ArtCenter College of Design, he was hired by the school immediately after graduation to teach, beginning a long career in education and mentorship.


Charles has been commissioned for portraits, illustration painting, character designs for films and game pitches, murals, and comic book art, including work for the film End of the Spear. His artwork has been featured in ImagineFX Magazine and exhibited at Wendt Gallery, demonstrating his expertise in both classical and contemporary figurative art.

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