Fundamentals of Figure Drawing

Description

In this course, you will :

• Explore the course materials and how to use them correctly. Mildred goes over some drawing standards before advising you on how to work with a model and select reference photos.
• Learn how to create a human form gesture before transforming your lines into basic forms and complex textures. 
• Through some brief sketches, illustrates how to apply these approaches.
• Consider how the figure can be deconstructed into three-dimensional forms and developed into a more complicated structure. Then, work on more sketches, experimenting with value to give the appearance of volume.
• Discuss the basic anatomical landmarks and masses before focusing on the torso. concludes the course with a final demonstration that incorporates all of the elements taught throughout the course.
• Create a full-length portrait, combining lines, 3D, and anatomical details.

Syllabus :

1. Preparation

• Materials
• Drawing Guidelines
• The Model

2. Finding the Shape

• Gesture
• Shape
• Quick Sketch

3. Constructing the Form

• Basic Form
• Complex Form: Planes and Values
• Quick Sketch with Value

4. Adding Anatomy

• Anatomy
• Torso Study
• Final Demonstration 

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